Christopher Brennan

Christopher Brennan

Phone: 212.319.7600

Fax: 212.319.7605

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Christopher Brennan is Chief Litigation and Employment Counsel at Ziegler, Ziegler & Associates LLP.

Mr. Brennan began his legal career as a prosecutor in the Manhattan District Attorney's office, where he had the honor of serving under District Attorney Robert Morgenthau. As an Assistant District Attorney in Manhattan, Mr. Brennan enjoyed an excellent record of success in numerous jury trials, and he developed a reputation as a tireless advocate on behalf of the victims of crime.

Since leaving the Manhattan District Attorney's office, Mr. Brennan has devoted his practice to litigation, with an emphasis on litigation in the area of employment law and litigation related to the securities industry. Mr. Brennan has continued his commitment to assertive advocacy in protecting his clients' rights. His ability to communicate effectively and persuasively in both negotiations and trials has resulted in numerous settlements and verdicts in favor of his clients.

Mr. Brennan has extensive experience representing the victims of sexual harassment and employment discrimination. He has successfully represented clients who have been sexually harassed by high-ranking executives at Fortune 500 companies and within smaller employment settings. Mr. Brennan has developed a strong understanding of the unique challenges faced by victims of sexual harassment and employment discrimination. Such challenges include feelings of being responsible for the misconduct of others; feeling powerless to stop workplace misconduct; and fears of being retaliated against for speaking up about misconduct in the workplace.

Mr. Brennan enjoys the process of developing a strong and supportive working relationship with his clients to help them overcome their fears of speaking out about sexual harassment and employment discrimination. He takes great satisfaction in bringing clients from a place in which they feel afraid and overwhelmed to one in which they feel empowered.

Mr. Brennan takes pride in being accessible to his clients, being responsive to his clients' questions and concerns, and in keeping them informed of all developments throughout their cases.

When not practicing law, Mr. Brennan enjoys running fast and spending time with his family.

Areas of Practice

Sexual Harassment
Employment Discrimination
Securities Litigation and Securities Arbitration
Employment Law
Commercial Litigation
Whistleblower Matters
White Collar Criminal Defense
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

Bar Admissions

New York, 1992
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, 1999
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, 1999

Education

St. John's University School of Law, J.D.
Villanova University, B.A. (History and Political Science)

Past Employment Positions

Manhattan District Attorney's Office, Assistant District Attorney

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As you know, the situation over the spread of the coronavirus is rapidly changing, almost on a daily basis.

Our priority at this time is to help safeguard the health and safety of our colleagues, staff, clients, contacts and their respective families, whilst also ensuring that we can continue to provide you with the best possible client service.

Ziegler, Ziegler & Associates LLP has a business continuity plan in place that enables us to continue to provide our clients with uninterrupted service. All Ziegler team members have the ability to work remotely to deliver the same high-level service that our clients have come to know and respect.

Please be assured that we have the technology to enable us to continue our service to all of our clients uninterrupted whilst meeting our public health responsibilities. While our lawyers are available for face-to-face meetings where requested and needed, where these are not business-critical, we are advising staff to minimize these in agreement with our clients.

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Now more than ever, Ziegler, Ziegler & Associates LLP is here to serve as your trusted partner as you navigate this challenge. We encourage you to reach out to any member of our Ziegler team should you have any questions or concerns.

Coronavirus Effects On Employees

Along with significant health concerns, the coronavirus has created significant uncertainty related to issues surrounding employment.

Large numbers of employees are facing layoffs, reductions in workload, reductions in compensation and termination. All such employees deserve the best possible advice, information, and assistance in navigating the new employment environment that now exists following the unprecedented events of the past several weeks.

The labor and employment attorneys at Ziegler, Ziegler & Associates LLP are ready to provide you the advice you need to protect your rights as an employee and to help you take full advantage of funds and programs that will be made available by the federal government, New York State and New York City to assist employees damaged by the coronavirus.

We are all in this together and we look forward to helping you towards a brighter future. Please call us today for a free consultation.

Firm update: Coronavirus

As you know, the situation over the spread of the coronavirus is rapidly changing, almost on a daily basis.

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Sexual Harassment

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