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Rebecca Joan Houlding

Rebecca Joan Houlding

 
  • Arbitration & Mediation, Employment Law, Civil Rights
  • New York
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Legal Knowledge
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Legal Analysis
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Communication Skills
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Rita Amy Sethi
Rita Amy Sethi May 11, 2019
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
Rebecca is compassionate, principled, and committed to justice for her clients. I have learned tremendously from her and have seen her achieve her client's goals by devoting herself tirelessly to those objectives. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Other

We are members of a bar association, the National Employment Lawyers Assn of NY, she has given me guidance on my cases and she has supervised my legal work.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Same Client
  • Different Client, Same Side of Case

I have witnessed Rebecca's excellent legal counsel both in the guidance and direction she offered me in my own cases, and in the oversight and vision she provided in cases that I worked on under her direct supervision.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
2014-present
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Rebecca is an incredible and inspiring lawyer. She devotes her full arsenal of legal knowledge and tactics and the resources of her team to every case she takes on.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Her foundational knowledge of the law is exceptional but she also she stays abreast of all current developments in the law, including critical new areas in electronic discovery and cutting edge legal arguments that will advantage her clients. I saw her present at a panel where she explained to other lawyers how to comply with changes to the Federal Rules.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

She is a sophisticated practitioner who uses every aspect of the law to harness the best facts and determine the wisest strategy for her clients.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Rebecca communicates well with everyone, whether a client, colleague or adversary. She gives gentle guidance and has an empathetic and collaborative nature. However, she is firm, persistent and respectful with her adversaries.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

She is a consummate professional. I have seen her commitment to our professional code and her sense of fairness to all involved in the legal process.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Employment, Title IX, Housing Discrimination, Civil Rights
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Arbitration
  • Client Relations
  • Collaboration
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Document Review
  • Drafting
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Mediation
  • Negotiation
  • Oral Argument
  • Problem Solving
  • Pro Bono and Community Services
  • Trials
  • Use of Technology

(These are the skill areas that I am familiar with)

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
J. Patrick DeLince
J. Patrick DeLince February 12, 2019
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
Rebecca Houlding is someone who many of us seek counsel with when faced with difficult issues. She has a great ability to simplify complex issues and facts. I find her to be a great advocate and counselor and contributor to the advancement of the practice. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

I have known Rebecca Houlding through the National Employment Lawyers Association/NY Chapter. I have worked with her on various bar association committees and worked with her firm on private matters.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Different Client, Same Side of Case

Ms. Houlding's firm has presented, pro -bono, non-party witnesses in cases in which I was lead counsel. Similarly, I've presented non-party witnesses in cases where Ms. Houlding or her firm was lead counsel. Also I was an attendee at various bar association (continuing legal education) programs during which Ms. Houlding made presentations.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
2005-present.
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

I have always known Ms. Houlding to be an effective advocate/counselor. Throughout the years, I have witnessed her knowledge, communication skills as well as her ethics and professionalism.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

She is a very experienced attorney and keeps up the most recent cases and laws.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Her oral and written legal analysis is very often spot on.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Ms. Houlding is able to simplify complex issues and get to the heart of the matter. Professional colleagues respect her opinions and comments.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

I have always known Rebecca Houlding to be possess the highest ethical and professional standards.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Employment Law including race and sex discrimination.
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Appeals
  • Arbitration
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Document Review
  • Drafting
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Mediation
  • Negotiation
  • Oral Argument
  • Pro Bono and Community Services
  • Trials
  • Use of Technology

also class actions.

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
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