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William Sunkel

Senior Attorney

New York

+1 212-294-2635

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William represents employers against discrimination charges and sexual harassment claims, and counsels clients on issues including contractual disputes and the enforceability of restrictive covenants.

William concentrates his practice in labor and employment relations litigation and counseling matters. He represents employers in the defense of employment discrimination and sexual harassment claims, as well as in various contractual disputes and matters involving the enforceability of restrictive covenants, in both federal and state courts, before administrative agencies, and in arbitration. William also has extensive experience in complex commercial litigation matters.

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Labor & Employment
Litigation/Trials
ERISA Litigation
Trade Secrets, Non Competes & Restrictive Covenants

Credentials

Education

William received his J.D., cum laude, from Pace University School of Law in 1988, where he was research and writing editor of the Pace Law Review. He received his B.A., summa cum laude, in English from Hunter College in 1985.

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    • Connecticut
    • New York

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    Publications

    • "Restrictive Covenants and Employee Raiding: Recent Developments in New York Law," NYC Bar Association, Co-author, Oct. 2004
    • "City of Renton v. Playtime Theatres: Court Approved Censorship Through Zoning," 7 Pace Law Review 251, Fall 1988
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    August 12, 2019

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    Capabilities

    Labor & Employment
    Litigation/Trials
    ERISA Litigation
    Trade Secrets, Non Competes & Restrictive Covenants
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