Laurie Berke-Weiss has over 35 years of experience in employment law, representing businesses, non-profits, executives, and professionals. She provides counsel on various workplace issues, including sexual harassment, discrimination, wage and hour disputes, wrongful termination, FMLA rights, and pregnancy-related concerns. Laurie also advises on employment and severance agreements. With experience representing both employees and employers, she offers a well-rounded perspective when advising clients, handling mediations, litigations, or conducting investigations.
Laurie is the founder and principal attorney of Berke-Weiss Law PLLC, her boutique law firm. She has participated in and led numerous conferences, panels, and seminars, addressing topics like employment discrimination and the impact of the immigration crisis on women and children. Recently, she was quoted by CNN on pay transparency and by Employment Law 360 on flexible work arrangements.
For the last decade, Laurie has consistently been listed among the Top 100: New York — Metro Super Lawyers and Top 50: Women New York — Metro Super Lawyers. A leader in the legal community, she has served as President of the New York Women’s Bar Association and as Chair of the Executive Committee of the New York City Bar.
