Evan Spelfogel to Speak at the Employment Law Conference 2026: The Gig Economy and Employment Mediation
Evan Spelfogel will chair and speak at the NYC Bar Association’s Employment Law Conference 2026, an annual program examining timely developments and emerging issues in labor and employment law. Evan’s session will cover "Significant 2025 U.S. Supreme Court and Second Circuit Labor & Employment Law Decisions."
Phillips Nizer Welcomes Justice Arthur F. Engoron as Senior Counsel
Justice Engoron retired from the New York State Supreme Court, New York County, on December 31, 2025, following more than two decades of judicial service. Over the course of his career, he presided over a wide range of complex civil matters in one of the nation’s busiest trial courts, bringing deep experience in motion practice, discovery disputes, evidentiary issues, trials, and settlement proceedings.
Arthur F. Engoron’s Arrival at Phillips Nizer Featured in the New York Law Journal
The Hon. Arthur F. Engoron (Ret.) was recently featured in the New York Law Journal following his arrival at Phillips Nizer.
New NYC Law: Co-op Admissions Timing Law
Co-op boards and managing agents will need to quickly familiarize themselves with a newly-adopted Local Law, Intro. 1120-B, which requires co-ops with 10 or more residential units to follow strict timelines to review and respond to sales applications that require board approval.
Phillips Nizer Endorses Principles of Legal Independence and Professional Responsibility
Phillips Nizer announced today that the firm has signed the Legal Principles of Independence and Professional Responsibility, a statement developed to reaffirm core values of the legal profession, including independence of counsel, ethical advocacy, and respect for the rule of law.
Phillips Nizer LLP Announces Promotions to Counsel
Phillips Nizer is pleased to announce the promotions of Judith L. Swartz and Lindsey de Stefan to Counsel, effective January 7.