Joshua S.C. Parkhurst

Joshua Parkhurst has represented employees, labor unions and employee benefits funds since 1998. His work with employees includes representing individuals in litigation or other dispute resolution involving termination of employment, unlawful discrimination and harassment and wage and hour violations. In addition, Josh advises employees in non-litigation matters, such as working with current employees as to how to avoid potential terminations, and advising clients in contract or severance negotiations. Joshua has also worked with labor unions in all aspects of representation, including organizing drives, grievance representation, contract negotiation and duty of fair representation matters. Joshua also represents employee benefits funds in litigation and compliance related matters. For 16 years, Joshua worked at some of New York City's most prestigious workers' side labor and employment law firms. In 2014, he opened the Law Offices of Joshua Parkhurst, where he continues to advocate for workers' rights. Specialties:Represent union and non-union employees in all labor and employment law matters.

New York

Since 1997

2nd Circuit

Since 2012

Owner

Law Offices of Joshua Parkhurst

2014 - Current

Of Counsel

Giles Law Firm LLC

2014 - Current

Partner

Cary Kane LLP

2010 - 2014

Associate

Cary Kane LLP

2006 - 2010

Associate

Broach & Stulberg LLP

1998 - 2006

Associate

Szold and Brandwen, P.C.

1996 - 1998

New York University School of Law

J.D. (1996) | Law

1993 - 1996

Honors: Cum Laude

Activities: Review of Law and Social Change - Legal Theory Editor Research Education and Advocacy to Combat Homeless (R.E.A.C.H.) - Research Director and Clinic Coordinator

University of Chicago

B.A. (1993) | Public Policy

1989 - 1993

Honors: B.A. with Honors and Special Honors in Public Policy

National Employment Lawyers Association

Member

2004 - Current

Activities: Chair - Labor Law Practice Group

New York County Lawyers Association

Member

1997 - Current

Activities: Member - Labor and Employment Law Section

Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy

Board of Directors

2001 - 2011

Activities: President from 2005-2008

Employee Benefits Law, Second Addition

ABA

"Desert Palace, Inc. v. Costa: The End of the Direct Evidence Requirement in Title VII Mixed Motive Cases."

New York State Bar Association Labor and Employment Law Newsletter

2003