Steven Balken's legal practice is focused on the representation of businesses in employment litigation matters.
Steven is skilled in representing clients throughout various stages of litigation in state and federal court, as well as in agency administrative proceedings, and in arbitration. His experience encompasses drafting effective briefs, pleadings, and motions, advocating persuasively in court conferences and mediations, proficiently taking and defending depositions, and negotiating favorable settlements. He excels in researching statutory and precedential authority.
Before joining FordHarrison, Steven was an associate in the employment litigation department of a New York-based general practice firm. There, he represented clients in employment disputes involving allegations of employment discrimination, retaliation, workplace harassment, disability and religious accommodations, wage and hour violations, and breach of employment contracts. Earlier in his career, he interned at Justice Leon Ruchelsman's Chambers in the New York State Supreme Court, Kings County, Commercial Division.