Karen Mizrahi-Hertz, Esq.

Biography

Karen M. Hertz is an employment attorney representing workers in disputes with their employers across New York. As Senior Employment Counsel at Leitner Warywoda, she leads the firm’s employment practice, handling cases involving workplace discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, gender pay equality, and the protection of military service members and veterans under USERRA.

Karen’s practice covers the full spectrum of employee-side employment law — from negotiating individual employment agreements and severance packages to litigating discrimination claims through trial. She also conducts impartial independent investigations of workplace misconduct allegations on behalf of employers seeking outside review.

Practice Areas

• Employment Discrimination — race, gender, age, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, religion
• Sexual Harassment — hostile work environment claims
• Wrongful Termination — retaliation and protected activity
• Gender Pay Equality — Equal Pay Act and state wage parity claims
• USERRA — service member & veteran employment rights
• FMLA & ADA — medical leave and disability accommodation
• Wage Disputes — unpaid wages, overtime, misclassification
• Workplace Investigations — impartial third-party reviews

What unites Karen’s work is the recognition that employment disputes are rarely just about money — they are about livelihood, dignity, and the right to work in conditions free from discrimination and retaliation. Whether the matter resolves in a confidential settlement or proceeds to trial, her clients receive the same disciplined preparation and direct attorney attention that defines the firm.