Qualified, Trusted and Experienced
Luwick Francois
Current Employment Position
- Owner & Managing Partner
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Practice Areas:
- Employment Law
- Wills & Trust
- Business Transactions
Biography
The heart and soul of the LF Law is its founder and managing partner, Luwick Francois. Luwick brings a wealth of experience, exceptional proficiency, cultural competency and a staunch dedication to employment law. Before establishing the firm, Luwick spent a significant portion of his career at the state’s anti-discrimination agency, the New York State Division of Human Rights, where he served as a vigorous advocate upholding the rights of those affected by discrimination.
During his tenure at the Division, Luwick worked on countless matters and various scenarios affecting individuals at the workplace, successfully obtaining millions in settlements, awards, civil fines, and penalties on behalf of the aggrieved employees, effectively transforming the lives of countless individuals. This extensive experience has provided Luwick with an intimate insight into the nuances of employment law, ensuring that individuals and small businesses are aware of their rights and responsibilities at the workplace.
Luwick also has extensive experience with trials, administrative hearings, and depositions. However, he also received Part 146 Basic Mediation and Advance Commercial Training, which enables the firm to have a multifaceted approach to achieve clients’ objectives. This training also allows the Firm to provide value to small and medium businesses through peer-to-peer mediation and consulting services.
Education
- University of Akron School of Law, Akron, Ohio
- J.D.
- Baruch College (Zicklin School of Business), City University of New York
- B.B.A. – Economics
Bar Admission
- New York
- New Jersey
- United States Supreme Court
- U.S. District Court Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York
Professional Associations
- Metropolitan Black Bar Association, Member of the Board of Directors
- New York City Bar Association, Member of Labor & Employee Commission
Pro-Bono Activities
- New York Legal Assistance Group, Pro Se Litigation Clinic