Laurie E. Morrison is an African American/Black female employment lawyer and employee advocate in New York, New Jersey & across the tri-state area who has successfully represented workers in discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful/unlawful firing cases for almost 2 decades.
A champion of employee rights, Laurie has served as President of the New York affiliate of the National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA/NY) since 2021 and continues to serve on its Board of Directors. Laurie also successfully testified before the New York State Senate and Assembly to enhance protections for employees under the NYS Human Rights Law; Laurie successfully lobbied against forced arbitration clauses on behalf of workers on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.; and Laurie helped amend the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADAAA) to expand coverage for workers. Laurie also serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the Chosen Family Law Center (CFLC), a nonprofit organization providing free legal support and services for LGBTQIA, polyamorous, and other underserved families.
Laurie graduated from Columbia University, Magna Cum Laude, and from Cornell Law School. Laurie was also a judicial clerk in the Southern District of New York (SDNY), and worked in prominent New York City law firms for several years. Laurie also counsels employers on establishing, developing and implementing effective employment policies and practices that help enhance employee relations and minimize the risk of costly lawsuits.
