# Bennitta L. Joseph | Employment Attorney NYC | Joseph & Norinsberg LLC ![Bennitta Joseph headshot](https://employeejustice.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Bennitta-Joseph-682x1024.png) - ‭212-227-5700‬ - bennitta@employeejustice.com - 825 Third Ave, Suite 2100 New York, NY 10022 - ![Best Lawyers in America](https://employeejustice.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/accolade-best-lawyers-300x60.png) - ![New York Metro Super Lawyers](https://employeejustice.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/accolade-super-lawyers-300x300.png) - ![The National Black Lawyers Top 100](https://employeejustice.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/accolade-top-100-black-lawyers-300x300.png) - ![Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum](https://employeejustice.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/accolade-multi-million-dollar-advocates-300x300.png) - ![Million Dollar Advocates Forum](https://employeejustice.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/accolade-million-dollar-advocates-300x300.png) Founder/Senior Managing Partner # Bennitta L. Joseph Practice Areas Accomplishments Education Associations Court Experiences Professional Accolade Bennitta L. Joseph is the Founding Partner of Joseph & Norinsberg LLC and one of New York City’s most accomplished employment trial attorneys. Over a career spanning more than 25 years, she has secured landmark verdicts and substantial settlements for workers at every level—from hourly employees denied overtime to senior executives whose careers were destroyed by discrimination, harassment, and retaliation—against opponents ranging from neighborhood businesses to Fortune 500 corporations, major financial institutions, global luxury conglomerates, and high-profile public figures. Bennitta began her legal career as a prosecutor under Robert Morgenthau at the New York County District Attorney’s Office, where she built the trial instincts and courtroom presence that define her litigation approach today. After entering private practice, she developed deep expertise across the full spectrum of employment law and co-founded Joseph & Norinsberg LLC in 2014 with a singular mission: to give workers the same quality of legal representation that corporations take for granted. Her recent high-profile work includes serving as lead counsel in Mayers v. Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, a federal complaint alleging years of retaliation, harassment, and witness intimidation that generated national coverage from TMZ, Billboard, and Complex within hours of filing. She also served as lead counsel in Dershaw v. Stella McCartney America Inc., LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, and Amandine Ohayon—a federal whistleblower retaliation and Equal Pay Act complaint filed in the Southern District of New York that drew immediate national and international attention from Bloomberg Law, Law360, Puck, AP News, and Reuters Paris. Bennitta has been named to The National Black Lawyers’ Top 100 in New York for 2025 and 2026, selected to Super Lawyers since 2019, and recognized as one of the Best Litigation Attorneys in New York City by Expertise.com. She holds a J.D. from Temple University’s James E. Beasley School of Law and practices from Joseph & Norinsberg’s offices in Midtown Manhattan and at the World Trade Center. Bennitta L. Joseph is a dedicated sexual harassment attorney in New York City with extensive experience protecting clients and winning compensation. ## Practice Areas - Employment Law - [Executive Compensation](/new-york/executive-compensation-lawyer/) - [Sexual Harassment](/new-york/sexual-harassment-lawyer/) - [Workplace Discrimination](/new-york/discrimination-lawyer/) - [Age Discrimination](/new-york/age-discrimination-lawyer/) - [Disability Discrimination](/new-york/disability-discrimination-lawyer/) - [Gender Discrimination](/new-york/gender-discrimination-lawyer/) - [LGBTQ+ Discrimination](/new-york/lgbtq-employment-discrimination-lawyer/) - [Pregnancy Discrimination](/new-york/pregnancy-discrimination-lawyer/) - [Race Discrimination](/new-york/race-discrimination-lawyer/) - [Religious Discrimination](/new-york/religious-discrimination-lawyers/) - [Weight Discrimination](/new-york/weight-discrimination-lawyer/) - [Wrongful Termination](/new-york/wrongful-termination-lawyer/) - [Hostile Work Environment](/new-york/hostile-work-environment-lawyer/) - [Unpaid Overtime](/new-york/overtime-lawyer/) - Unpaid Intern - [Employment Contract](/new-york/employment-contract-lawyer/) - [Wage and Hour](/new-york/wage-and-hour-lawyer/) ## Accomplishments - The National Black Lawyers’ Top 100 Black Lawyers in New York - NY Metro Super Lawyers, 2015–2026 - Multi-Million Dollar Advocate Forum - Million Dollar Advocate Forum - Best Litigation Attorneys in New York City by Expertise.com ## Education Temple University School of Law (J.D.) ## Associations ## Court Experiences ![Google 5-star review logo](https://employeejustice.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/badge-1.png) ![New York Law Journal logo](https://employeejustice.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/badge-2.png) ![Top Attorneys logo](https://employeejustice.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/badge-4.png) ![National Employment Lawyers Association logo](https://employeejustice.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/badge-5.png) ![Avvo 5 star rating](https://employeejustice.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/badge-6.png) [![Better Business Bureau logo BBB Rating A+](https://employeejustice.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/blue-seal-250-52-bbb-87144700.webp)](https://www.bbb.org/us/ny/new-york/profile/employment-lawyers/joseph-norinsberg-llc-0121-87144700/#sealclick) ![Super Lawyers 2020](https://employeejustice.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/super-lawyers-2020.webp) ## Case Results ### $3,000,000 --- ###### Wage and Hour --- Settlement on behalf of employees denied full overtime pay for time spent transporting work vehicles and working through unpaid meal breaks. ### $2,000,000 --- ###### Wage and Hour --- Settlement on behalf of residential superintendents. ### $1,395,000 --- ###### Sexual Harassment --- Sexual harassment settlement against an international luxury fashion brand. ### $1,374,000 --- ###### Disability Discrimination --- Disability discrimination verdict against St. Barnabas Hospital. ### $1,350,000 --- ###### Sexual Harassment --- Sexual harassment settlement against an international luxury fashion brand. ### $1,250,000 --- ###### Discrimination --- Failure to accommodate/discrimination verdict against a global biotechnology company ### $1,250,000 --- ###### Racial Discrimination --- Racial discrimination settlement against a luxury fashion brand. ### $1,040,000 --- ###### Wrongful Termination --- Failure to accommodate/wrongful termination settlement against a school. ### $1,000,000 --- ###### Wrongful Termination --- Failure to accommodate/wrongful termination settlement against a hospital. ### $750,000 --- ###### Negligence --- Verdict against Delta. ### $600,000 --- ###### Age Discrimination / Wrongful Termination --- Settlement against and international Investment firm. ### $500,000 --- ###### Sexual Harassment --- Settlement in the bio-tech industry. ### $475,000 --- ###### Racial Discrimination and Wrongful Termination --- Racial Discrimination and Wrongful Termination settlement secured by Bennitta Joseph ## Glowing Client Reviews I am very amazed and pleased for the wonderful work Diego Barros did for me and our co-workers, speechless to see how wonderful and constructive everything work. First time with Diego Barros and i am totally impressed to have seen how great you have worked for all of us, i will totally recommend you to anybody who is in need of help without at doubt at all in all senses. You will be saving time and energy by choosing this firm, as they are 100% dedicated to you. Everyone is very knowledgeable and compassionate about each case, and you really do feel all the hard work and services that they provide. Will retain their services moving forward! Impeccable attention paid to my needs in matters that were very sensitive and extremely emotional. I was guided effectively and brilliantly. I always felt that highest principals guided every step taken on my behalf. I would wholeheartedly recommend Jon Norinsberg and Erica Meyer of Joseph & Norinsberg to anyone needing their legal expertise together with the hearts of compassionate human beings who have the ability to fight hard for the justice their clients deserve. Really appreciate all the help me and my family received from Joseph & Norinsberg. Our attorney, Erica Meyer not only made sure our needs were met, but actively helped in the process. This proactivity made life much easier. Would definitely go to these reliable people again! I can’t say enough good things about working with Bennitta Joseph! A terrific five star experience every step of the way!! Thank you for everything and highly recommend !!! So Happy I went with Joseph & Norinsberg. They were incredibly professional and courteous of my time. I would highly recommend you give them a try! When other lawyers took a week to get back to me, Joseph & Norinsberg responded within minutes of submitting a request for a case evaluation. Seriously, within eight minutes I was on a call with an attorney. This law firm is beyond exceptional. From the moment I got on a call with them, I could tell their firm knew what they were doing. Candid, competent, highly educated, professional, and committed—are just a few words I can use to describe their team. Oh and they won my case! This team is dedicated, caring, persistent and thorough! John Meehan and his team of professionals went above and beyond to make sure all aspects of my case were reviewed and thought of. It was a long tedious timeline with no fault to this team but just circumstances and the pandemic, there were moments during this time line in which I honestly even forgot about this case just because life gets busy. John and his team worked determinedly and efficiently in the background allowing me to proceed with other aspects of my life. I am so grateful to have come across this group of hard working professionals. I’m so happy with the representation I received and I would recommend to all my friends and family if they ever find themselves in a situation where they need some legal guidance. ## We Are Here for You You deserve a safe, hospitable workplace, regardless of your race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, body size, and other characteristics. And you deserve a fair wage for the work you do. We’re here to protect your rights and hold your employer accountable for discriminating against you, allowing you to endure sexual harassment, or cheating you out of your rightful wages.  If you suspect your employer has violated your rights, call us immediately. We have a proven track record of going up against large employers. We know what it takes to protect your livelihood and make your employer pay for violating your rights. Don’t let your employer get away with it for another day. CALL US NOW AT [(212) 227-5700](tel:2122275700) or [contact us](/contact/) online to talk to one of our knowledgeable and empathetic employment attorneys today. --- Source: https://employeejustice.com/our-team/founding-partners/bennitta-joseph/