Law Offices of Jacob Aronauer

Jacob Aronauer practices before federal and state courts and government agencies in all areas of workplace law, including overtime and pay disputes, employment discrimination, sexual harassment litigation, employment contracts and non-competition agreements. As a practitioner for over ten years in the labor and employment field, Jacob offers both individual employees and employers practical guidance on all aspects of employment law. Jacob has worked as a labor and employment attorney at prestigious New York law firms as well as the New York City Mayor's Office of Labor Relations. At the Mayor’s Office of Labor Relations, Jacob served as an Assistant General Counsel for over four years in the Bloomberg Administration. At the Mayor’s Office of Labor Relations, Jacob successfully represented New York City agencies, including the New York City Police Department, the New York City Fire Department and the Administration for Children Services in high profile employee terminations, unfair labor practices and contractual disputes. Jacob also worked at Greenwald Doherty where he advised small businesses with respect to overtime, discrimination and retaliation complaints. Admitted to the New York Bar, Jacob is a graduate of Syracuse University and Suffolk University School of Law. Jacob lives in New York City. A self-admitted basketball junkie, Jacob can often be found playing pick-up basketball games in New York City and Westchester County. Jacob also takes great pride in his unwavering dedication to the New York Knicks, New York Jets and the Syracuse University “Orange” teams. Recent Experience – Represented a not-for profit in connection with claims of discrimination and defamation. Obtained a dismissal on a motion to dismiss. – Represented an individual in restrictive covenant litigation in New York City. Obtained a favorable settlement. – Represented a not-for profit before the New York State Division of Human Rights. Obtained a favorable settlement.