Joshua S.C. Parkhurst

Law Offices of Joshua Parkhurst

27 years of experience
Employment Law
New York

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Biography

Joshua Parkhurst has represented employees, labor unions and employee benefits funds since 1998. His work with employees includes representing individuals in litigation or other dispute resolution involving termination of employment, unlawful discrimination and harassment and wage and hour violations. In addition, Josh advises employees in non-litigation matters, such as working with current employees as to how to avoid potential terminations, and advising clients in contract or severance negotiations. Joshua has also worked with labor unions in all aspects of representation, including organizing drives, grievance representation, contract negotiation and duty of fair representation matters. Joshua also represents employee benefits funds in litigation and compliance related matters. For 16 years, Joshua worked at some of New York City's most prestigious workers' side labor and employment law firms. In 2014, he opened the Law Offices of Joshua Parkhurst, where he continues to advocate for workers' rights. Specialties:Represent union and non-union employees in all labor and employment law matters.

Practice Area

Employment Law: Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

New York
Since 1997

2nd Circuit
Since 2012

Languages

English: Spoken, Written

Professional Experience

Owner: Law Offices of Joshua Parkhurst; 2014 - Current

Of Counsel: Giles Law Firm LLC; 2014 - Current

Partner: Cary Kane LLP; 2010 - 2014

Associate: Cary Kane LLP; 2006 - 2010

Associate: Broach & Stulberg LLP; 1998 - 2006

Associate: Szold and Brandwen, P.C.; 1996 - 1998

Education

New York University School of Law: J.D. (1996) | Law; 1993 - 1996; Honors: Cum Laude; Activities: Review of Law and Social Change - Legal Theory Editor Research Education and Advocacy to Combat Homeless (R.E.A.C.H.) - Research Director and Clinic Coordinator

University of Chicago: B.A. (1993) | Public Policy; 1989 - 1993; Honors: B.A. with Honors and Special Honors in Public Policy

Professional Associations

National Employment Lawyers Association: Member; 2004 - Current; Activities: Chair - Labor Law Practice Group

New York County Lawyers Association: Member; 1997 - Current; Activities: Member - Labor and Employment Law Section

Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy: Board of Directors; 2001 - 2011; Activities: President from 2005-2008

Publications

Articles & Publications

Employee Benefits Law, Second Addition: ABA

"Desert Palace, Inc. v. Costa: The End of the Direct Evidence Requirement in Title VII Mixed Motive Cases.": New York State Bar Association Labor and Employment Law Newsletter; 2003

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