Corey B. Hirsch-Lestienne
Overview
Corey’s practice focuses on labor and employment disputes, including the investigation and litigation of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims. He represents clients in executive compensation disputes, trade secret and confidentiality violations, and restrictive covenant enforcement actions. He has appeared before federal and state courts, filed arguments before various administrative agencies and arbitration panels, and engaged in court-ordered and judge-led mediations. Corey also advises clients on nationwide employment policies and practices, disciplinary actions, separation agreements, and wage and hour laws.
Career & Education
- New York
Assistant Corporation Counsel, Labor and Employment Law Division, New York City Law Department, 2021–2022
- New York
- Associate, Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP, 2022–2024
- Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University, J.D., cum laude, 2020
- Columbia University, B.A.,
magna cum laude
, 2017 - The Jewish Theological Seminary, B.A., magna cum laude, 2017
- New York
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
Corey's Insights
Podcast | 09.05.25
Lightning Round: Faith at Work—What Employers Need to Know About Religious Accommodations
Crowell's Rebecca Springer and Corey Hirsch-Lestienne discuss recent developments regarding an employer’s obligation to accommodate employees’ sincerely held religious beliefs and practices and what employers should know if employees request religious accommodations to ensure that they are compliant with the law. The Lightning Round podcast is Crowell’s biweekly rundown on developments and trends in the Labor and Employment space.
Client Alert | 3 min read | 06.07.24
Insights
Corey's Insights
Podcast | 09.05.25
Lightning Round: Faith at Work—What Employers Need to Know About Religious Accommodations
Crowell's Rebecca Springer and Corey Hirsch-Lestienne discuss recent developments regarding an employer’s obligation to accommodate employees’ sincerely held religious beliefs and practices and what employers should know if employees request religious accommodations to ensure that they are compliant with the law. The Lightning Round podcast is Crowell’s biweekly rundown on developments and trends in the Labor and Employment space.
Client Alert | 3 min read | 06.07.24