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• Phillips Nizer Welcomes Justice Arthur F. Engoron as Senior Counsel

  02/05/2026

  Justice Engoron retired from the New York State Supreme Court, New York County, on December 31, 2025, following more than two decades of judicial service. Over the course of his career, he presided over a wide range of complex civil matters in one of the nation’s busiest trial courts, bringing deep experience in motion practice, discovery disputes, evidentiary issues, trials, and settlement proceedings.

• Arthur F. Engoron’s Arrival at Phillips Nizer Featured in the New York Law Journal

  02/05/2026

  The Hon. Arthur F. Engoron (Ret.) was recently featured in the New York Law Journal following his arrival at Phillips Nizer.

• Phillips Nizer LLP Announces Promotions to Counsel

  01/07/2026

  Phillips Nizer is pleased to announce the promotions of Judith L. Swartz and Lindsey de Stefan to Counsel, effective January 7.

• Phillips Nizer’s Alan Behr and Charles P. LaPolla Recognized in the 2026 Edition of the WTR 1000

  1/5/2026

  Phillips Nizer LLP is pleased to announce that Alan Behr and Charles P. LaPolla have been recognized in the 2026 edition of the World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000, a leading global guide to the world’s top trademark professionals.

• Evan Spelfogel to Speak at the Employment Law Conference 2026: The Gig Economy and Employment Mediation

  02/23/2026

  Evan Spelfogel will chair and speak at the NYC Bar Association’s Employment Law Conference 2026, an annual program examining timely developments and emerging issues in labor and employment law. Evan’s session will cover "Significant 2025 U.S. Supreme Court and Second Circuit Labor & Employment Law Decisions."

• David B. Feldman Serves as a Presenter for Strafford Webinar Program

  11/20/2025

  On November 19, 2025, David B. Feldman served as a presenter for a Strafford webinar program entitled "Joint Employment Risks for Businesses: Regulatory and Litigation Developments, Mitigating Potential Liability." Mr. Feldman specifically covered circuit court analyses, developments, and differences. 

• Mark Axinn Published in Habitat Weekly With Article, “Hidden Costs of Commercial Leases”

  01/06/2026

  Mark Axinn, Chair, Cooperative and Condominium Practice at Phillips Nizer, was published in Habitat Weekly’s December 20th issue with the article, “Hidden Costs of Commercial Leases”, discussing how leasing a co-op’s commercial space can come with “hidden” costs, such as rent concessions and broker fees, and means to best address those expenses.

• Elizabeth Adinolfi Featured In NYSBA Elder and Special Needs Law Journal With Article Discussing Confidentiality in Article 81 Guardianship Proceedings

  12/03/2025

  Elizabeth A. Adinolfi, partner in Phillips Nizer’s Marital and Litigation Practices, specializing in Elder Law, was published in the New York State Bar Association’s Elder and Special Needs Law Journal, for the article, “Shedding Light on Guardianship: Rethinking Confidentiality in Article 81 Proceedings”, November 2025. 

• Birkins, NFTS and Trademark Infringement in the Metaverse

  11/22/2024