The Team

A focused New York employment law team with a human approach.

We are a boutique employment practice for employees who need clear guidance at critical moments. From the first conversation, we work closely with you—combining litigation experience with direct, practical advice.

Our goal is simple: make the law clear, treat you with respect, and take the next step that best protects your position.

Meet the Team

Ian F. Wallace

Managing Attorney

Ian Wallace has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in employment matters involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, overtime pay, and workplace disputes. He received his LLB Law Degree (Hons) with French Law from University College London in 1998 and a certificat juridique from Université Paris-Panthéon-Assas in 1997. He was admitted as an Attorney and Counselor-at-Law in New York in 2001 and to the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York in 2002; he is also admitted before the Second Circuit and to the Bar of England and Wales.

English · Español · Français
Second Circuit · SDNY · EDNY
Employment litigation and negotiation

Sarah Ireland

Trainee Associate

Sarah Ireland supports clients across employment disputes, including discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wrongful termination, investigations, mediation, and arbitration preparation. Her academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts from King's College London, majoring in History with a minor in Philosophy, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the University of Law, London, where she graduated with Distinction. She is currently working toward qualification as an attorney in New York.

Client care and case preparation
Drafting, discovery, and arbitration support
Preparing for New York bar admission

Lauren Goldberg

Of Counsel

Lauren Goldberg practices in the area of labor and employment law. She is admitted to the bar in New York and California and the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. Ms. Goldberg received her B.A. from Tufts University and her J.D. from American University Washington College of Law.

New York and California bars
SDNY · EDNY
Tufts University · American University WCL

20+

Years of experience

New York and federal courts

Languages spoken

Attorneys

20+

Years of experience

New York and federal courts

Languages spoken

Attorneys

The Practice

Built around access, clarity, and determined advocacy.

Employment disputes often begin long before someone speaks to a lawyer. By the time a client reaches out, they may already be dealing with fear, uncertainty, pressure to sign, or a job that suddenly feels unsafe.

We built this practice to meet that moment with clear thinking and close attention. We represent employees in discrimination, retaliation, wage, contract, and workplace dispute matters across New York.

Language access matters too. Ian is fluent in Spanish and French, so we can represent you in the language you are most comfortable using.

Our Approach

Serious, focused representation tailored to you.

After the first conversation, you will have a clear view of your position, your options, and the next step.

Clarity

We listen closely, explain the legal issues in plain language, and give practical guidance tailored to your best interests.

Commitment

You work directly with a small team that stays engaged from intake through negotiation, litigation, or resolution.

Effectiveness

We focus on the next step most likely to protect leverage, reduce risk, or improve the outcome.

Accessibility

We offer support in English, Spanish, and French and represent employees from a wide range of industries and backgrounds.

Practice Areas

The matters we handle most.

We focus on employee-side employment law, from workplace misconduct and retaliation to wage disputes and agreement review.

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Discrimination & Harassment

Representing employees facing unequal treatment, retaliation, hostile conditions, or unlawful conduct in the workplace.

Wages & Overtime

Helping workers recover unpaid wages, overtime, commissions, and benefits while protecting their rights under New York and federal law.

Employment & Severance Agreements

Reviewing contracts, severance packages, confidentiality terms, and restrictive covenants before clients sign away leverage.