Our cases are regularly covered in the media. When seeking expertise from a New York employment attorney, journalists also call on Kevin Mintzer to comment on matters involving employment law, discrimination in the workplace, sexual harassment, and sexual assault, among other topics. Our recent media appearances include the following:
Who Ordered a Smear Campaign Against Andrew Cuomo’s First Accuser?
March 9, 2021
Speaking to The New Yorker, Kevin Mintzer analyzes whether Governor Cuomo or his staff engaged in unlawful retaliation against one of the governor’s accusers. Mr. Mintzer explains that releasing an accuser’s confidential personnel file, if true, was a “private use of government property . . . all for the personal use of defending Cuomo against allegations that are harmful to him. There is no legit way to characterize that. It’s just an abuse of power.”
The New Yorker
Here’s How the Cuomo Sexual Harassment Investigation Could Play Out
March 2, 2021
With New York Governor Andrew Cuomo under investigation by the New York State Attorney General for sexual harassment, the New York Times asks Kevin Mintzer to describe how the investigation is likely to proceed. “Before they question the governor — an event of obvious significance — they will be well prepared with what the documents and other people have said,” Mr. Mintzer explained. “This is a matter of immense public interest and people want to get to the bottom of it [quickly]. I’m sure that will be the mandate from the attorney general.”
New York Times
Jersey Shore’s Angelina Pivarnick Settles FDNY Sexual Harassment Suit for $350K
September 28, 2020
People Magazine reports on the settlement of MTV star Angelina Pivarnick’s sexual harassment suit against the New York City Fire Department arising from Ms. Pivarnick’s work as an Emergency Medical Technician. Mr. Mintzer, who represented Ms. Pivarnick with co-counsel, stated that the “settlement reflects the serious abuse that Angelina experienced while working for EMS. The City should redouble its efforts to protect the women in its workforce from sexual harassment.”
People Magazine
Judge Rejects Harvey Weinstein’s Nearly $19 million Settlement with Accusers
July 14, 2020
NBC News reports on a federal judge rejecting a proposed class action settlement related to Harvey Weinstein’s alleged sexual abuse. Kevin Mintzer and co-counsel represented 6 accusers of Weinstein who objected to the settlement as unfair and inadequate. Mr. Mintzer stated, “the settlement terms and conditions were unfair and should never be imposed on sexual assault survivors.”
NBC News
Former model Kaja Sokola sues Harvey Weinstein alleging sexual assault
December 20, 2019
Kevin Mintzer represents Kaja Sokola, a clinical psychologist and former fashion model, in a newly-filed action alleging that she was sexually abused by Harvey Weinstein when she was 16 years old. The case, which also alleges negligence against Weinstein’s former employer, Miramax Studios and Disney, is the first and only action to be brought against Weinstein under New York’s newly-passed Child Victims Act.
NBC.com
Washington Post
She Sued the State Over Harassment. Then the Gaslighting Began, She Said.
September 7, 2019
In a New York Times examination of New York State’s attempts to evade responsibility for sexual harassment of its own employees, Kevin Mintzer is quoted concerning his representation of two employees of the New York State Assembly who were sexually harassed by a prominent elected official.
New York Times
Attorneys for alleged Harvey Weinstein victim will do ‘everything in their power’ to fight tentative $44 million settlement
July 17, 2019
CNN reports on the statement issued by Kevin Mintzer and co-counsel, representing one of Harvey Weinstein’s accusers, regarding the reported global settlement in the Weinstein sexual assault and sexual harassment cases.
CNN
Lawmakers reach consensus on sexual harassment bill
June 19, 2019
In a Times Union article about the New York legislature’s agreement to improve the sexual harassment and other employment discrimination laws of the state, Kevin explains the significance of the changes, including the abandonment of the unfair “severe or pervasive” standard and the so-called Faragher-Ellerth affirmative defense.
Albany Times Union
Weinstein Accusers Say $44 Million Settlement Lets Him Off the Hook
May 24, 2019
National media organizations, including the New York Times, report on Kevin’s representation of one of Harvey Weinstein’s alleged rape victims, and her objections to the reported global settlement of rape and sexual assault cases brought against Weinstein, his companies, and associates. Kevin and co-counsel said in a statement: “The proposed deal would provide millions of dollars to the ultra-wealthy directors of the Weinstein Company. . . and their big firm lawyers.”
New York Times
CBS News
Los Angeles Times
Queens Councilman Admits to Sexually Harassing City Council Staffer
May 14, 2019
In the New York Post, Kevin is asked for comment about a New York City councilmember who admitted to sexually harassing a member of the council staff: “‘Given what’s admitted — over a year of unwanted hugs and kisses — why is he being allowed to stay on the council?’ asked attorney Kevin Mintzer, who secured a $545,000 settlement in 2015 for two woman who accused former assemblyman Vito Lopez of sexual harassment.”
New York Post
