Corey B. Hirsch-Lestienne

Overview

A litigator focused on labor and employment law, Corey represents national corporations in private equity, defense, real estate, and health care. Skilled in investigating and litigating high-stakes disputes, Corey has advocated before federal and state courts, administrative agencies, arbitration panels, and mediators.

Beyond litigation, Corey guides clients on employment facets of multimillion-dollar transactions, advising on executive agreements, compensation disputes, trade secret and confidentiality issues, and restrictive covenants.

Leveraging his background in the competitive gaming community, Corey offers unique insight into protecting intellectual property and creative digital assets in the fast-growing video game industry.

Career & Education

New York
Assistant Corporation Counsel, Labor and Employment Law Division, New York City Law Department, 2021–2022
- New York
  Assistant Corporation Counsel, Labor and Employment Law Division, New York City Law Department, 2021–2022
Associate, Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP, 2022–2024
- Associate, Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP, 2022–2024
Yeshiva University Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law , J.D., cum laude, 2020
Columbia University, B.A., magna cum laude, 2017
The Jewish Theological Seminary, B.A., magna cum laude, 2017
- Yeshiva University Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law , 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
- 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

Blog Post | 04.09.26

Déjà Vu? New Executive Order Outlines Restrictions on Contractor and Subcontractor DEI Activity

Client Alert | 5 min read | 03.30.26
Déjà Vu? New Executive Order Outlines Restrictions on Contractor and Subcontractor DEI Activity
Client Alert | 3 min read | 02.27.26
New Jersey Expands FLA Protections Effective July 2026: What Employers Need to Know
Podcast | 09.05.25
Lightning Round: Faith at Work—What Employers Need to Know About Religious Accommodations

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Representative Matters

Litigation and Trial

Represented CareOne, a network of skilled assisted living facilities, in state and federal litigation.
Represented a national staffing company in federal litigation of employee-poaching and misappropriation of trade secrets claims.

Labor and Employment Proceedings

Defended a national real estate brokerage firm in state and federal court, and before the Real Estate Board of New York, on hostile workplace, wage and hour, sexual harassment, and discrimination claims.
Represented a national transportation and logistics company in employment litigation matters.

Corporate and Transactional Deals

Facilitated the lease and acquisition of 400 medical practice employees by national health care provider.
Advised hedge fund on employee counseling, separation, and general workplace issues.