Wendy Stryker, Employment Attorney in New York
New, NY
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Wendy Stryker is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Employment.
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- Handles Employment matters from New York, NEW YORK.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026).
About Wendy Stryker: Wendy Stryker is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Employment.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Wendy Stryker
Wendy concentrates on employment. Each area below outlines the kind of case Wendy handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment cases in New York
Wendy takes employment matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Wendy agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Wendy Stryker — Attorney of New York employment experience
Wendy Stryker is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Employment.
Wendy Stryker is Co-Chair of the Employment Group at Frankfurt Kurnit. She represents marketing services agencies, media and entertainment companies, tech startups, and other sophisticated corporations and individual executives in New York State and Federal courts and before administrative agencies and self-regulatory organizations. She is recognized by Best Lawyers in America in the 2025 edition for her expertise in Employment Law.
Ms. Stryker also effectively plays the role of outside general counsel. She advises on a wide variety of employment issues as they arise, including discrimination and harassment, employee classification, wage and hour, employee discipline, employee use of social media, background checks, interview questions, and requests for disability accommodations. She regularly helps clients manage litigation risk through expert guidance and the design and implementation of compliance and training programs.
A frequent public speaker, Ms. Stryker has presented at the New York City Bar Association Employment Law Institute, the New York State Bar Association Women on the Move Conference, the Producers Guild of America East, the International Association of Young Lawyers’ HNW Same Sex Family’s Going Global Conference, the South-by-Southwest Conference, and Social Media Week in New York. The Society for Human Resource Management frequently quotes Ms. Stryker on employment law topics, and she has been interviewed on employment law matters by Forbes, Variety and SiriusXM. She is editor of the MLRC Employment Survey: New York Libel Law.
Ms. Stryker is President of the Board of Directors of the New York Civil Liberties Union and is a member of the New York City Bar Association Labor and Employment Law Committee and the Media Law Resource Center Employment Law Committee. She has successfully represented two New York City tenant advocacy groups on a pro bono basis, helping them to defeat on First Amendment grounds a landlord’s attempt to ban their community service efforts. Prior to joining Frankfurt Kurnit, Ms. Stryker was a law clerk to the Honorable Michael H. Dolinger, United States Magistrate Judge for the Southern District of New York. She is admitted to practice in New York.
Wendy's approach to employment cases
Wendy Stryker is Co-Chair of the Employment Group at Frankfurt Kurnit. She represents marketing services agencies, media and entertainment companies, tech startups, and other sophisticated corporations and individual executives in New York State and Federal courts and before administrative agencies and self-regulatory organizations. She is recognized by Best Lawyers in America in the 2025 edition…
The kind of cases Wendy takes
Wendy reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment matters across New York.
Credentials
Wendy Stryker's legal education and bar admissions
New York University
J.D. · 1996
Wendy studied at J.D. in New York University.
Law school and academic background
Wendy completed J.D. in New York University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Wendy runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Wendy Stryker
Wendy has received 6 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lawyers of Color: Law Firm Diversity Professionals 2023
2026
Best Lawyers in America — City & State “Responsible 100” Award (2021)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Urban Justice Center Community Development Project Award
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Lawyers of Color: Law Firm Diversity Professionals 2023 (2026). Best Lawyers in America — City & State “Responsible 100” Award (2021) (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Urban Justice Center Community Development Project Award (2026).
Locations
Wendy Stryker's office in New York
Wendy's primary office is at 28 Liberty Street, New York, New York, 10005. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Client reviews of Wendy Stryker
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How to hire Wendy Stryker — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Wendy usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Wendy charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Wendy's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Wendy will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Wendy
Wendy discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Wendy confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Wendy's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Wendy Stryker
How much does it cost to hire Wendy for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Wendy walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Wendy offer a free consultation?
Wendy charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Wendy's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Wendy's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in New York typically take?
Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Wendy gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Wendy take my case if I'm outside New York?
Wendy is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Wendy will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Wendy?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Wendy will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Wendy accepting new employment clients right now?
Wendy's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Employment attorneys serving Albany and Brooklyn in New York
Wendy handles employment matters throughout New York. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified employment attorneys in that community.
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