Amanda M. Blair
Associate
Overview
Amanda Blair is an associate in the firm’s New York office, focusing her practice on complex employment issues. Amanda’s experience as an assistant corporate counsel in the New York City Law Department has her well equipped to handle cases involving Title VII, ADA, the First Amendment, ADEA, FMLA, Section 1983, and State and City Human Rights Laws. While there, she represented and advised New York City agencies and associated entities, in their capacity as employers for New York City’s public workforce.
Amanda’s experience includes acting as defense counsel during New York State Division of Human Rights public hearing conducting directs and crosses for multiple witnesses. She also handled all stages of discovery, drafted subpoenas, and prepared witnesses (including experts) for deposition. Additionally, she has written more than 30 dispositive motions.
Insights
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Jun 24, 2026
New York Legislature Advances Sweeping Restrictions on Employee Waivers and NDA Provisions: What Employers Should Know
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Jun 24, 2026
New York’s Top Workplace Bills to Watch as Legislature Signs Off for the Year
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Jun 24, 2026
Three New Wage and Hour Laws May Be Coming for New York Employers: 5 Steps for Your Businesses to Prepare
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Jun 23, 2026
New York Employers Need to Prepare for 3 New AI Laws That Could Soon Impact the Workplace
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Jun 9, 2026
New York Legislature Approves “No Severance Ultimatums Act” That Could Soon Impose New Workplace Restrictions
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Jun 9, 2026
New York’s “Ghost Job” Bill Could Reshape Job Posting Practices: What Employers Should Know