Chris Katsimagles
- New York
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Chris is an employment litigator and trusted advisor to employers.
Chris Katsimagles represents companies in federal and state courts and before administrative tribunals in all aspects of employment litigation, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage-and-hour, non-compete, and breach of contract disputes.
Drawing on his litigation experience, Chris serves as a trusted advisor to company executives and human resources departments on a wide range of workplace compliance and risk management matters. He counsels employers on employee terminations, employment agreements, restrictive covenant disputes, personnel policies and practices, and wage-and-hour compliance. Chris also leads internal investigations for employers related to workplace discrimination, harassment, and retaliation allegations.
Before entering private practice, Chris served as an assistant corporation counsel for the New York City Law Department. In this role, he defended the city against federal civil rights claims, investigated employment retaliation and workers’ compensation claims for city agencies, and defended the city in related litigation.
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Education & Credentials
Education
- Quinnipiac University School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, Publication Editor, Quinnipiac Law Review, 2012
- University of Rhode Island, B.A., Political Science, cum laude, 2009
Bar and Court Admissions
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New York
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New Jersey
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
Related Employment
- Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, New York, NY, Associate
- Greenberg Traurig, LLP, Florham Park, NJ, Associate
- New York City Law Department, New York, NY, Assistant Corporation Counsel
Professional Recognition
Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Litigation - Labor and Employment, 2024-2026; Labor and Employment Law - Management; 2026
