ProfessionalsLeah J. Park
Leah J. Park
Associate
Tel: +1-212-373-3775
Fax: +1-212-492-0775
emaillpark@paulweiss.com
1285 Avenue of the Americas
New York,
NY
10019-6064
Fax: +1-212-492-0775
- Practices
- Litigation
- Practices:
- Litigation
Leah is an associate in the Litigation Department specializing in civil litigation, including employment, breach of contract, fraud, bankruptcy and other complex commercial disputes. She also has experience in securities litigation and internal investigations.
Leah also maintains an active pro bono practice, including immigration and employment matters.
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Transition to a Biden Administration: Recent Developments and the Continuing Debate Concerning Worker Classification
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Paul, Weiss and co-counsel The Legal Aid Society and the Center for Constitutional Rights, together with the N.Y. Attorney General, achieved a significant victory when the Second Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the district court’s…
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- Jul 27, 2020
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- Jul 22, 2020
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COVID-19 Update: Additional Department of Labor Guidance on Wage and Hour Rules and Family and Medical Leave as Workplaces Reopen
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- May 30, 2020
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Paul, Weiss, AIG Collaborate on Virtual Pro Bono Clinic with HIAS and UJA
- May 13, 2020
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- Oct 11, 2019
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- Aug 27, 2019
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- May 07, 2019
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