Rachel S. Fischer is a senior counsel in the Labor & Employment Law Department.
Rachel represents employers in all types of employment-related disputes, including defending clients against claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful discharge, whistleblowing, breach of contract, and in wage and hour matters. She represents employers in federal and state courts, arbitration tribunals, and before administrative agencies, and has litigated both single plaintiff and class action lawsuits. As an experienced trial lawyer, Rachel has successfully litigated numerous cases from complaint through jury verdict or arbitral award.
Rachel represents employers across a wide variety of industries, including banking and finance, law firms, media and entertainment, sports, and higher education.
Rachel also counsels clients on a broad range of employment law matters, including investigations, employee terminations and discipline, and employment policies and procedures.
Education
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Barnard College, Columbia University, B.A.
cum laude
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Columbia Law School, J.D.
Admissions & Qualifications
- New Jersey
- New York
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court, New York, Southern District
- U.S. District Court, New Jersey
- U.S. District Court, New York, Eastern District
Awards & Recognition
Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch 2024-2025