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Learn more about David Sanford, the Chairman and Co-Founder of Sanford Heisler Sharp, LLP, a prominent lawyer in New York with a proven track record of success. David Sanford is a highly respected lawyer and the Chairman and Co-Founder of Sanford Heisler Sharp, LLP, a national law office with multiple locations across the United States, including New York. He is a graduate of top institutions, holding a J.D. from Stanford Law School, an M.A. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a B.A. from Vassar College. With over a decade of experience, David has successfully recovered more than one billion dollars for his clients and the government. Specializing in representing both C-suite executives and non-managerial hourly employees nationwide, David has been the lead counsel in numerous class actions and qui tam cases. He has also provided legal counsel to over 100 general counsel and attorneys in various legal matters such as contract disputes, employment issues, and severance packages. David\s exceptional legal skills have earned him prestigious accolades, including induction into the National Law Journal’s “Elite Trial Lawyers Hall of Fame” and recognition as one of the top 100 trial lawyers in America by the National Trial Lawyers. He has been consistently acknowledged as a “Top Employment Lawyer” by reputable publications like American Lawyer, Corporate Counsel, and the National Law Journal. Additionally, he holds a “Band One” rating by Chambers and has been named an “Employment Lawyer MVP” by Law360. Active in his community, David serves on the Board of the Neighborhood Defender Service of Harlem and the Board of Corps Africa. He is also a member of the advisory board of the Foundation for Advocacy, Inclusion, and Resources, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting diversity in the employment bar and advocating for workers’ rights. Furthermore, David is involved with Aernos and serves as an advisory forum member of the Stanford University Center on the Legal Profession. With a stellar reputation and a commitment to justice, David Sanford continues to make a significant impact in the legal field, earning the respect and admiration of his peers and clients alike.
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- Financial Services Litigation
- Criminal/Sexual Violence
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Neighborhood Defender Service of Harlem - has membership
Board of Corps Africa - Board of Directors has membership
The Center for WorkLife Law - Advisory Board has membership
Foundation for Advocacy, Inclusion and Resources
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