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Antonia Kousoulas

Antonia Kousoulas

Kousoulas & Associates P.C.
  • Employment Law, Appeals & Appellate, Arbitration & Mediation
  • New Jersey, New York
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Biography

Antonia Kousoulas is a seasoned litigator, with over 26 years of experience in federal and state courts. Her legal skills and tenacity have been instrumental in her effective advocacy of claims ranging from civil service appeals to whistleblower claims under Section 806 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. In addition to litigating, Ms. Kousoulas has established a sizable practice negotiating executive contracts and severance agreements, and counseling professionals and closely held businesses in employment matters and labor law compliance. She has practiced extensively in the U.S. District Courts of New York and New Jersey, and before the NYC Commission on Human Rights, the NYS Division of Human Rights, the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Department of Labor, and OATH. Notable appeals handled by Ms. Kousoulas include Kessler v. Westchester County Dept. of Social Services, 431 F.3d 199 (2d Cir. 2006), before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

Practice Areas
Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Arbitration & Mediation
Business Arbitration, Consumer Arbitration, Family Arbitration
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    Free telephone consultations provided during business hours.
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    All major credit cards accepted (Visa, MC, Amex)
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
New Jersey
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New York
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2nd Circuit
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Professional Experience
Principal Attorney and Founder
Kousoulas & Associates P.C.
- Current
of counsel
McManus & Richter P.C.
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Assistant Corporation Counsel
Corporation Counsel of the City of New York
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Education
Brooklyn Law School
J.D. (1989) | Law
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Honors: Edward V. Sparer Public Interest Law Fellowship
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New York University
B.A. (1986) | History
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Honors: Phi Alpha Theta History Honors Society Park History Honors Society Dean's Award, Metropolitan Studies
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Professional Associations
New York City Bar Association
Member
- Current
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American Bar Association  # 01060798
Member, Labor & Employment Law Section
- Current
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National Employment Lawyers Association/New York
Member
- Current
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Brooklyn Bar Association
Member, Employment & Labor Law Committee
- Current
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Speaking Engagements
Retaliation Cases after White v. Burlington Northern, Employment Law for the General Practitioner and Corporate Counselor, New York City
New York State Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law SEction
Retaliation Cases, Employment Law for the General Practitioner and Corporate Counselor, Syracuse, New York
New York State Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law SEction
Overview of Employment Law Protection for LGBT Employees, CLE Program, New York City
LeGal New York
Sex, Gender & Stereotypes, CLE: Workplace Issues in the LGBT Community, New York City
National Employment Lawyers Association/New York
Discrimination Actions Against the State: Eleventh Amendment Concerns, NELA/NY Sexual Harassment Committee, New York City
National Employment Lawyers Association/New York
Websites & Blogs
Website
Contact & Map
Kousoulas & Associates P.C.
110 East 59th Street
Suite 3200
New York, NY 10022
Telephone: (212) 509-2566