# Berke-Weiss Law PLLC

> New York City employment law firm representing both employees and employers in workplace legal matters including discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, severance negotiations, workplace investigations, and employment contracts. The firm also handles litigation in state and federal court and before governmental agencies.

Berke-Weiss Law PLLC is based in New York City and serves clients across industries including businesses, professional practices, nonprofits, executives, and individual employees. The firm was founded by Laurie Berke-Weiss and has been providing employment legal services for over 8 years. Attorneys at the firm have been recognized by Super Lawyers and received Chambers Spotlight Awards (2025, 2026).

Phone: 212-888-2680
Email: info@berkeweisslaw.com
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## Core Pages

- [Home](https://www.berkeweisslaw.com/): Overview of the firm's services for employees and employers, areas of practice, and contact information.
- [About](https://www.berkeweisslaw.com/about): Firm background, team of attorneys and staff, alumni network, and careers.
- [Employer Services](https://www.berkeweisslaw.com/employers): Overview of legal services offered to businesses, nonprofits, and professional practices facing employment-related issues.
- [Employee Services](https://www.berkeweisslaw.com/employees): Overview of legal services for employees dealing with workplace disputes, discrimination, harassment, or contract issues.
- [Blog](https://www.berkeweisslaw.com/blog): News and analysis on employment law, legislation, and workplace trends.
- [Contact](https://www.berkeweisslaw.com/contact): Schedule a consultation with the firm's attorneys.
- [Pregnancy Project](https://www.berkeweisslaw.com/pregnancy-project): Educational resource on pregnancy and parental rights in the workplace.

## Employer Services

- [Workplace Investigations (Employers)](https://www.berkeweisslaw.com/employers/investigations): Conducting legally required workplace investigations, including sexual harassment complaints under New York law.
- [Addressing Claims Made by Employees](https://www.berkeweisslaw.com/employers/addressing-claims-made-by-employees): Counsel for employers responding to employee complaints and disputes before they escalate.
- [Workplace Contracts & Agreements](https://www.berkeweisslaw.com/employers/workplace-contracts-and-agreements): Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, handbooks, non-compete agreements, and other workplace documents.

## Employee Services

- [Employee Agreements & Contract Reviews](https://www.berkeweisslaw.com/employees/agreement-and-contract-reviews): Review and negotiation of employment offers, severance agreements, and separation packages.
- [Disability Discrimination & Reasonable Accommodations](https://www.berkeweisslaw.com/employees/disability-discrimination-and-reasonable-accommodations): Legal support for employees who have experienced disability discrimination or been denied workplace accommodations.
- [Workplace Investigations (Employees)](https://www.berkeweisslaw.com/employees/workplace-investigations): Guidance for employees who have been contacted in connection with an employer-initiated workplace investigation.
- [Paid Family Leave, FMLA & Other Family Leave](https://www.berkeweisslaw.com/employees/paid-family-leave): Advice on New York Paid Family Leave, FMLA, and other leave entitlements for employees with family obligations.
- [Workplace Discrimination](https://www.berkeweisslaw.com/employees/discrimination-ligitation): Representation for employees experiencing age, gender, race, religion, or other forms of workplace discrimination.
- [Sexual Harassment](https://www.berkeweisslaw.com/employees/sexual-harassment): Legal counsel for employees who have experienced sexual harassment, a form of gender discrimination.

## Our Attorneys

- [Laurie Berke-Weiss (Principal)](https://www.berkeweisslaw.com/team-member/laurie-berke-weiss): Founder of the firm; focuses on all aspects of employment law representing corporations, nonprofits, local businesses, lawyers, physicians, executives, architects, and teachers. Recognized by Super Lawyers.
- [Alex Berke (Partner)](https://www.berkeweisslaw.com/team-member/alex-berke): Employment lawyer advising on sexual harassment, discrimination (pregnancy, disability, race, gender, religion), and related matters. Recognized by Super Lawyers.
- [Rosa Aliberti (Partner)](https://www.berkeweisslaw.com/team-member/rosa-aliberti): Employment lawyer handling wage and hour cases, workplace investigations, severance, employment agreements, and non-compete agreements. Recognized by Super Lawyers.
- [Kate Burns (Associate)](https://www.berkeweisslaw.com/team-member/kate-burns): Employment lawyer focused on discrimination cases and severance negotiations.
- [Melissa Romain (Associate)](https://www.berkeweisslaw.com/team-member/melissa-romain): Employment attorney with experience in court litigation.
- [Kacie Candela (Associate)](https://www.berkeweisslaw.com/team-member/kacie-candela): Employment lawyer advising on sexual harassment, disability accommodations, discrimination, and breach of contract.