Lauren M. Levine

Lauren M. Levine
Lauren M. Levine

Lauren M. Levine

Lauren M. Levine

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Lauren M. Levine has over twenty years of experience advising and representing clients in disputes involving various areas of employment law.  She defends clients before administrative agencies and state and federal courts against numerous types of employment claims including age, race, gender, national origin, disability, harassment, whistleblower laws, leave laws, breach of employment contract, restrictive covenants and defamation.  Lauren also regularly advises clients on human resources matters such as reviewing and developing internal policies and procedures, developing and presenting training related to sexual harassment and other human resources issues, conducting employee investigations, performance management and discipline, hiring and firing and accommodations.

Lauren’s practice also focuses on representing hospitals, physicians, medical boards and trustees in medical staff credentialing and peer review matters, including intra-hospital hearings and appeals, related administrative proceedings, and litigation arising from the peer review process.  Lauren counsels and represents physicians in professional conduct proceedings in both New York and New Jersey.

September 22, 2023|Firm News

Garfunkel Wild Attorneys Recognized as 2023 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Garfunkel Wild attorneys have once again been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2023 edition of Super Lawyers.

February 28, 2023|Firm News

Garfunkel Wild Scores Appellate Victory In Long-Running Data Bank Litigation

After more than 10 years of highly contentious litigation, Garfunkel Wild won summary judgment dismissal in the trial court, and prevailed against the surgeon’s appeal.

September 29, 2022|Awards

33 Garfunkel Wild Attorneys Named 2022 New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Thirty-Three Garfunkel Wild attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in 2022 New York Metro Super Lawyers, and 2022 New York Metro/Upstate New York Rising Stars.

October 13, 2021|Firm News

Garfunkel Wild Defeats Defamation, Fraud, Contract and Tortious Interference Claims Against Peconic Bay Medical Center

Garfunkel Wild secured a significant victory in obtaining dismissal of a multi-million dollar suit based on its filing of a report with the National Practitioner Data Bank that a physician resigned while under investigation. 

September 30, 2021|Awards

Thirty-Six Garfunkel Wild Attorneys Named 2021 New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Thirty-Six Garfunkel Wild attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in 2021 New York Metro Super Lawyers, and 2021 New York Metro/Upstate New York Rising Stars.

October 28, 2020|Awards

Thirty-Six Garfunkel Wild Attorneys Named 2020 New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Thirty-Six Garfunkel Wild attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in 2020 New York Metro Super Lawyers, and 2020 New York Metro/Upstate Rising Stars.

September 13, 2019|Awards

Thirty-Four Garfunkel Wild Attorneys Named 2019 New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Thirty-Four Garfunkel Wild attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in 2019 New York Metro Super Lawyers, and 2019 New York Metro Rising Stars.

October 24, 2024|Firm News

36 Garfunkel Wild Attorneys Recognized as 2024 Super Lawyers, Rising Stars

Super Lawyers has recognized 36 Garfunkel Wild Attorneys across a range of the firm’s practice areas to the 2024 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars list.

August 21, 2024|Alerts

Breaking News: Federal Court Blocks FTC’s Non-Compete Ban Nationally

A Texas Federal Judge issued a decision blocking the FTC’s proposed ban on non-compete agreements, which was set to go into effect on September 4, 2024.   As previously reported, the Texas Federal Court had issued a preliminary injunction limiting the enforceability of the FTC’s non-compete ban for the individual plaintiff in that lawsuit only.  The Judge has now expanded that ruling nationally – preventing the FTC non-compete ban from going into effect. 

May 23, 2024|Events

AJMA Webinar – Navigating Anti-Semitism at Work

Garfunkel Wild’s Andrew Zwerling and Lauren Levine will address some of the employment issues that physicians and medical students should be aware of regarding navigating anti-Semitism at work.    

May 8, 2024|Events

Managing the Remote Workforce: Employer Best Practices and Legal Considerations

 Join Andrew Zwerling and Lauren Levine as they address some of the common issues that employers encounter with remote employees and best practices for addressing these issues as the growing trend of telecommuting continues.

May 3, 2024|Alerts

New York Mandates Paid Prenatal Leave

When passing its final budget for the 2025 fiscal year, New York became the first state in the United States to require employers to provide their pregnant workers paid sick time for health care services, testing, or procedures that relate to their pregnancy.

April 22, 2024|Alerts

NJ Supreme Court Vacates $23.4M Award Against Valley Hospital

On April 16, 2024, the Supreme Court of New Jersey issued its decision in Comprehensive Neurosurgical, P.C. v. The Valley Hospital. In an over 60-page unanimous opinion, the Court vacated a 23.4 million dollar award against Valley Hospital.  

February 6, 2024|Events

Protect Your New York Medical License: Critical Safeguards When Responding To The OPMC

Join Garfunkel Wild’s Andrew L. Zwerling and Lauren Levine as they explore OPMC investigations and discuss the OPMC process including how to respond to an OPMC notice, and crucial steps to prepare for an OPMC interview. 

March 8, 2023|Events

National Business Institute Live Online Seminar – How to Bring New York Employee Handbooks Into Compliance

Garfunkel Wild Partner Salvatore Puccio and Partner Lauren Levine will present at the National Business Institute Live Online Seminar - How to Bring New York Employee Handbooks Into Compliance on March 8, 2023.

March 10, 2022|Events

Garfunkel Wild Webinar – No One Showed at the Office Today: Challenges and Best Practices for Employers Confronting a Remote Workforce

Garfunkel Wild’s Andrew Zwerling and Lauren Levine will present the webinar “No One Showed At The Office Today: Challenges and Best Practices for Employers Confronting a Remote Workforce? on March 10, 2022.

October 5, 2021|Events

The Nassau Academy of Law CLE “How Not to Put Your Clients In “Jeopardy”: What is, “Update Their Employee Handbooks?”

Garfunkel Wild’s Marianne Monroy, Salvatore Puccio & Lauren Levine will present on The Nassau Academy of Law CLE “How Not to Put Your Clients in “Jeopardy”: What is, “Update Their Employee Handbooks?” on October 5, 2021.

February 18, 2021|Events

Ambulatory Surgery Center Association’s Webinar Series – Handling COVID-19 Employee Vaccinations, Updated Leave Entitlements & Addressing Violations of COVID-19 Protocols

Lauren Levine, Marianne Monroy and Salvatore Puccio Will Present At ASCAS – Handling Covid-19 Employee Vaccinations, Leave Entitlements & Protocol Violations on February 18, 2021.

January 26, 2021|Events

Garfunkel Wild Webinar – Handling COVID-19 Employee Vaccinations, Updated Leave Entitlements & Addressing Violations of COVID-19 Protocols

Garfunkel Wild’s Marianne Monroy, Salvatore Puccio, and Lauren Levine will present the webinar “Handling COVID-19 Employee Vaccinations, Updated Leave Entitlements & Addressing Violations of COVID-19 Protocols” on January 26, 2021.

June 12, 2020|Events

Garfunkel Wild Webinar – Returning to Work in the COVID-Era: Employee Issues, What to Expect and How to Prepare

Garfunkel Wild’s Andrew Zwerling, Marianne Monroy, Salvatore Puccio and Lauren Levine will present the webinar “Returning to Work in the COVID-Era: Employee Issues, What to Expect and How to Prepare” on June 12, 2020.

April 20, 2020|Events

Garfunkel Wild Webinar – An Employer’s Practical Guide To Facing Day-To-Day Coronavirus Challenges

Garfunkel Wild’s Andrew Zwerling, Marianne Monroy, Salvatore Puccio, and Lauren Levine will present the webinar  “An Employer’s Practical Guide To Facing Day-To-Day Coronavirus Challenges” on April 20, 2020.

March 30, 2020|Events

Garfunkel Wild Webinar – Navigating A Murky Landscape: An Employer’s Guide To Responding To The Challenges of COVID-19

Garfunkel Wild’s Andrew Zwerling, Marianne Monroy, Salvatore Puccio, and Lauren Levine will present the webinar  “Navigating A Murky Landscape: An Employer’s Guide To Responding To The Challenges of COVID-19” on March 30, 2020.

January 10, 2019|Events

New York State Camp Directors Association (NYSCDA) Membership Meeting

Lauren M. Levine presented at the New York State Camp Directors Association (NYSCDA) Membership Meeting on January 10, 2019

Additional speaking & writing

Publications

  • New Insights for ERISA Standards On Benefits Determinations, Law 360, February 5, 2016
  • A Lawyer’s Guide To Analyzing Age Discrimination Claims, Law 360, November 24, 2015
  • New Joint Commission Requirements Confirm Relationship Between Disruptive Behavior and Quality of Care, AHLA’s MedStaff News Newsletter, April 2009
  • Justifiable Action, Inside Healthcare, March 26, 2009

Speeches and Events

  • NJSBA/NJICLE Health Law Section CLE Meeting – The Life Cycle of a Medical Staff Peer Review Fair Hearing Process (March 16, 2022)
  • How Not to Put Your Clients in “Jeopardy”: What is, “Update Their Employee Handbooks?,” The Nassau Academy of Law CLEs (October 5, 2021)
  • “Handling COVID-19 Employee Vaccinations, Updated Leave Entitlements & Addressing Violations of COVID-19 Protocols,” Ambulatory Surgery Center Association 2021 Webinar Series and Garfunkel Wild complimentary webinar (February 18, 2021 and January 26, 2021)
  • “Returning to Work in the COVID-Era: Employee Issues, What to Expect and How to Prepare,” Garfunkel Wild complimentary webinar (June 12, 2020)
  • “An Employer’s Practical Guide To Facing Day-To-Day Coronavirus Challenges,” Garfunkel Wild complimentary webinar (April 20, 2020)
  • Navigating A Murky Landscape: An Employer’s Guide To Responding To The Challenges of COVID-19, Garfunkel Wild Webinar (March 30, 2020)
  • Medical Society of the State of New York, Sexual Harassment Awareness and Prevention in the Workplace (July 17, 2019)

Lauren M. Levine has over twenty years of experience advising and representing clients in disputes involving various areas of employment law.  She defends clients before administrative agencies and state and federal courts against numerous types of employment claims including age, race, gender, national origin, disability, harassment, whistleblower laws, leave laws, breach of employment contract, restrictive covenants and defamation.  Lauren also regularly advises clients on human resources matters such as reviewing and developing internal policies and procedures, developing and presenting training related to sexual harassment and other human resources issues, conducting employee investigations, performance management and discipline, hiring and firing and accommodations.

Lauren’s practice also focuses on representing hospitals, physicians, medical boards and trustees in medical staff credentialing and peer review matters, including intra-hospital hearings and appeals, related administrative proceedings, and litigation arising from the peer review process.  Lauren counsels and represents physicians in professional conduct proceedings in both New York and New Jersey.

May 3, 2024

New York Mandates Paid Prenatal Leave

When passing its final budget for the 2025 fiscal year, New York became the first state in the United States to require employers to provide their pregnant workers paid sick time for health care services, testing, or procedures that relate to their pregnancy.

April 22, 2024

NJ Supreme Court Vacates $23.4M Award Against Valley Hospital

On April 16, 2024, the Supreme Court of New Jersey issued its decision in Comprehensive Neurosurgical, P.C. v. The Valley Hospital. In an over 60-page unanimous opinion, the Court vacated a 23.4 million dollar award against Valley Hospital.  

May 23, 2024

AJMA Webinar – Navigating Anti-Semitism at Work

Garfunkel Wild’s Andrew Zwerling and Lauren Levine will address some of the employment issues that physicians and medical students should be aware of regarding navigating anti-Semitism at work.    

February 6, 2024

Protect Your New York Medical License: Critical Safeguards When Responding To The OPMC

Join Garfunkel Wild’s Andrew L. Zwerling and Lauren Levine as they explore OPMC investigations and discuss the OPMC process including how to respond to an OPMC notice, and crucial steps to prepare for an OPMC interview. 

May 8, 2024

Managing the Remote Workforce: Employer Best Practices and Legal Considerations

 Join Andrew Zwerling and Lauren Levine as they address some of the common issues that employers encounter with remote employees and best practices for addressing these issues as the growing trend of telecommuting continues.

August 21, 2024

Breaking News: Federal Court Blocks FTC’s Non-Compete Ban Nationally

A Texas Federal Judge issued a decision blocking the FTC’s proposed ban on non-compete agreements, which was set to go into effect on September 4, 2024.   As previously reported, the Texas Federal Court had issued a preliminary injunction limiting the enforceability of the FTC’s non-compete ban for the individual plaintiff in that lawsuit only.  The Judge has now expanded that ruling nationally – preventing the FTC non-compete ban from going into effect. 

March 8, 2023

National Business Institute Live Online Seminar – How to Bring New York Employee Handbooks Into Compliance

Garfunkel Wild Partner Salvatore Puccio and Partner Lauren Levine will present at the National Business Institute Live Online Seminar - How to Bring New York Employee Handbooks Into Compliance on March 8, 2023.

March 10, 2022

Garfunkel Wild Webinar – No One Showed at the Office Today: Challenges and Best Practices for Employers Confronting a Remote Workforce

Garfunkel Wild’s Andrew Zwerling and Lauren Levine will present the webinar “No One Showed At The Office Today: Challenges and Best Practices for Employers Confronting a Remote Workforce? on March 10, 2022.

October 5, 2021

The Nassau Academy of Law CLE “How Not to Put Your Clients In “Jeopardy”: What is, “Update Their Employee Handbooks?”

Garfunkel Wild’s Marianne Monroy, Salvatore Puccio & Lauren Levine will present on The Nassau Academy of Law CLE “How Not to Put Your Clients in “Jeopardy”: What is, “Update Their Employee Handbooks?” on October 5, 2021.

February 18, 2021

Ambulatory Surgery Center Association’s Webinar Series – Handling COVID-19 Employee Vaccinations, Updated Leave Entitlements & Addressing Violations of COVID-19 Protocols

Lauren Levine, Marianne Monroy and Salvatore Puccio Will Present At ASCAS – Handling Covid-19 Employee Vaccinations, Leave Entitlements & Protocol Violations on February 18, 2021.

January 26, 2021

Garfunkel Wild Webinar – Handling COVID-19 Employee Vaccinations, Updated Leave Entitlements & Addressing Violations of COVID-19 Protocols

Garfunkel Wild’s Marianne Monroy, Salvatore Puccio, and Lauren Levine will present the webinar “Handling COVID-19 Employee Vaccinations, Updated Leave Entitlements & Addressing Violations of COVID-19 Protocols” on January 26, 2021.

June 12, 2020

Garfunkel Wild Webinar – Returning to Work in the COVID-Era: Employee Issues, What to Expect and How to Prepare

Garfunkel Wild’s Andrew Zwerling, Marianne Monroy, Salvatore Puccio and Lauren Levine will present the webinar “Returning to Work in the COVID-Era: Employee Issues, What to Expect and How to Prepare” on June 12, 2020.

April 20, 2020

Garfunkel Wild Webinar – An Employer’s Practical Guide To Facing Day-To-Day Coronavirus Challenges

Garfunkel Wild’s Andrew Zwerling, Marianne Monroy, Salvatore Puccio, and Lauren Levine will present the webinar  “An Employer’s Practical Guide To Facing Day-To-Day Coronavirus Challenges” on April 20, 2020.

March 30, 2020

Garfunkel Wild Webinar – Navigating A Murky Landscape: An Employer’s Guide To Responding To The Challenges of COVID-19

Garfunkel Wild’s Andrew Zwerling, Marianne Monroy, Salvatore Puccio, and Lauren Levine will present the webinar  “Navigating A Murky Landscape: An Employer’s Guide To Responding To The Challenges of COVID-19” on March 30, 2020.

January 10, 2019

New York State Camp Directors Association (NYSCDA) Membership Meeting

Lauren M. Levine presented at the New York State Camp Directors Association (NYSCDA) Membership Meeting on January 10, 2019

August 21, 2024|Alerts

Breaking News: Federal Court Blocks FTC’s Non-Compete Ban Nationally

A Texas Federal Judge issued a decision blocking the FTC’s proposed ban on non-compete agreements, which was set to go into effect on September 4, 2024.   As previously reported, the Texas Federal Court had issued a preliminary injunction limiting the enforceability of the FTC’s non-compete ban for the individual plaintiff in that lawsuit only.  The Judge has now expanded that ruling nationally – preventing the FTC non-compete ban from going into effect. 

May 23, 2024|Events

AJMA Webinar – Navigating Anti-Semitism at Work

Garfunkel Wild’s Andrew Zwerling and Lauren Levine will address some of the employment issues that physicians and medical students should be aware of regarding navigating anti-Semitism at work.    

May 8, 2024|Events

Managing the Remote Workforce: Employer Best Practices and Legal Considerations

 Join Andrew Zwerling and Lauren Levine as they address some of the common issues that employers encounter with remote employees and best practices for addressing these issues as the growing trend of telecommuting continues.

May 3, 2024|Alerts

New York Mandates Paid Prenatal Leave

When passing its final budget for the 2025 fiscal year, New York became the first state in the United States to require employers to provide their pregnant workers paid sick time for health care services, testing, or procedures that relate to their pregnancy.

April 22, 2024|Alerts

NJ Supreme Court Vacates $23.4M Award Against Valley Hospital

On April 16, 2024, the Supreme Court of New Jersey issued its decision in Comprehensive Neurosurgical, P.C. v. The Valley Hospital. In an over 60-page unanimous opinion, the Court vacated a 23.4 million dollar award against Valley Hospital.  

February 6, 2024|Events

Protect Your New York Medical License: Critical Safeguards When Responding To The OPMC

Join Garfunkel Wild’s Andrew L. Zwerling and Lauren Levine as they explore OPMC investigations and discuss the OPMC process including how to respond to an OPMC notice, and crucial steps to prepare for an OPMC interview. 

March 8, 2023|Events

National Business Institute Live Online Seminar – How to Bring New York Employee Handbooks Into Compliance

Garfunkel Wild Partner Salvatore Puccio and Partner Lauren Levine will present at the National Business Institute Live Online Seminar - How to Bring New York Employee Handbooks Into Compliance on March 8, 2023.

March 10, 2022|Events

Garfunkel Wild Webinar – No One Showed at the Office Today: Challenges and Best Practices for Employers Confronting a Remote Workforce

Garfunkel Wild’s Andrew Zwerling and Lauren Levine will present the webinar “No One Showed At The Office Today: Challenges and Best Practices for Employers Confronting a Remote Workforce? on March 10, 2022.

October 5, 2021|Events

The Nassau Academy of Law CLE “How Not to Put Your Clients In “Jeopardy”: What is, “Update Their Employee Handbooks?”

Garfunkel Wild’s Marianne Monroy, Salvatore Puccio & Lauren Levine will present on The Nassau Academy of Law CLE “How Not to Put Your Clients in “Jeopardy”: What is, “Update Their Employee Handbooks?” on October 5, 2021.

February 18, 2021|Events

Ambulatory Surgery Center Association’s Webinar Series – Handling COVID-19 Employee Vaccinations, Updated Leave Entitlements & Addressing Violations of COVID-19 Protocols

Lauren Levine, Marianne Monroy and Salvatore Puccio Will Present At ASCAS – Handling Covid-19 Employee Vaccinations, Leave Entitlements & Protocol Violations on February 18, 2021.

January 26, 2021|Events

Garfunkel Wild Webinar – Handling COVID-19 Employee Vaccinations, Updated Leave Entitlements & Addressing Violations of COVID-19 Protocols

Garfunkel Wild’s Marianne Monroy, Salvatore Puccio, and Lauren Levine will present the webinar “Handling COVID-19 Employee Vaccinations, Updated Leave Entitlements & Addressing Violations of COVID-19 Protocols” on January 26, 2021.

June 12, 2020|Events

Garfunkel Wild Webinar – Returning to Work in the COVID-Era: Employee Issues, What to Expect and How to Prepare

Garfunkel Wild’s Andrew Zwerling, Marianne Monroy, Salvatore Puccio and Lauren Levine will present the webinar “Returning to Work in the COVID-Era: Employee Issues, What to Expect and How to Prepare” on June 12, 2020.

April 20, 2020|Events

Garfunkel Wild Webinar – An Employer’s Practical Guide To Facing Day-To-Day Coronavirus Challenges

Garfunkel Wild’s Andrew Zwerling, Marianne Monroy, Salvatore Puccio, and Lauren Levine will present the webinar  “An Employer’s Practical Guide To Facing Day-To-Day Coronavirus Challenges” on April 20, 2020.

March 30, 2020|Events

Garfunkel Wild Webinar – Navigating A Murky Landscape: An Employer’s Guide To Responding To The Challenges of COVID-19

Garfunkel Wild’s Andrew Zwerling, Marianne Monroy, Salvatore Puccio, and Lauren Levine will present the webinar  “Navigating A Murky Landscape: An Employer’s Guide To Responding To The Challenges of COVID-19” on March 30, 2020.

January 10, 2019|Events

New York State Camp Directors Association (NYSCDA) Membership Meeting

Lauren M. Levine presented at the New York State Camp Directors Association (NYSCDA) Membership Meeting on January 10, 2019

Additional speaking & writing

Publications

  • New Insights for ERISA Standards On Benefits Determinations, Law 360, February 5, 2016
  • A Lawyer’s Guide To Analyzing Age Discrimination Claims, Law 360, November 24, 2015
  • New Joint Commission Requirements Confirm Relationship Between Disruptive Behavior and Quality of Care, AHLA’s MedStaff News Newsletter, April 2009
  • Justifiable Action, Inside Healthcare, March 26, 2009

Speeches and Events

  • NJSBA/NJICLE Health Law Section CLE Meeting – The Life Cycle of a Medical Staff Peer Review Fair Hearing Process (March 16, 2022)
  • How Not to Put Your Clients in “Jeopardy”: What is, “Update Their Employee Handbooks?,” The Nassau Academy of Law CLEs (October 5, 2021)
  • “Handling COVID-19 Employee Vaccinations, Updated Leave Entitlements & Addressing Violations of COVID-19 Protocols,” Ambulatory Surgery Center Association 2021 Webinar Series and Garfunkel Wild complimentary webinar (February 18, 2021 and January 26, 2021)
  • “Returning to Work in the COVID-Era: Employee Issues, What to Expect and How to Prepare,” Garfunkel Wild complimentary webinar (June 12, 2020)
  • “An Employer’s Practical Guide To Facing Day-To-Day Coronavirus Challenges,” Garfunkel Wild complimentary webinar (April 20, 2020)
  • Navigating A Murky Landscape: An Employer’s Guide To Responding To The Challenges of COVID-19, Garfunkel Wild Webinar (March 30, 2020)
  • Medical Society of the State of New York, Sexual Harassment Awareness and Prevention in the Workplace (July 17, 2019)
Education
J.D.,
Hofstra University School of Law,
2002,
  • Executive Board Member of the Moot Court Association
,


B.A.,
State University of New York (SUNY) Buffalo,
1999,
Bar Admissions

New Jersey

New York

Court admissions

New York Supreme Court

New Jersey Supreme Court

U.S. District Court: Southern District of New York

U.S. District Court: Eastern District of New York

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
  • American Bar Association
  • New York State Bar Association
  • American Health Law Association
AWARDS & RANKINGS
  • Super Lawyers – New York Metro (2011-2024)
  • Selected for “Outstanding Women in Law for 2016” by the Honorable A. Gail Prudenti and Hofstra University School of Law, April 5, 2016