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Rachel Geman

Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP
  • Recognized Since:
    2012
  • Recognized in:
    Employment Law - Individuals
  • Law School:
    Columbia University School of Law
  • Website:
    http://www.lieffcabraser.com
  • Location:
    250 Hudson Street, Eighth Floor
    New York, NY 10013

Working for Employees, Whistleblowers, and Consumers

A partner in our New York office, Rachel Geman’s current practice includes serving as co-lead counsel in litigation alleging kickbacks in the sale of HUMIRA; serving on the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee in contaminated drug litigation (Valsartan); representing a certified class of women in employment discrimination litigation against Goldman Sachs; and working actively with government investigators on behalf of whistleblower clients

Rachel’s past representations include:

Employment and Civil Rights law: Rachel represented the City of Philadelphia in Fair Housing Act litigation against Wells Fargo that resolved in 2019 with the bank’s paying $10 million to fund city programs for communities affected by lending discrimination and agreeing to other relief. She represented employee benefit plans in recovering $65 million from AXA Rosenberg to settle ERISA and other claims, and represented a class of female financial advisors who secured $39 million plus injunctive relief from Bank of America/Merrill Lynch to settle gender discrimination claims.

Consumer protection: Consumer protection: Rachel represents consumers in litigation against General Motors involving defective ignition switches, where the court awarded preliminary approval to a $120 million settlement in May 2020. Rachel served as co-lead class counsel or counsel for the class in consumer financial litigation over “payment protection” products, resulting in more than $50 million in settlements.

False Claims Act: Rachel helped recoup $78.5 million from the University of Phoenix, one of the largest settlements involving fraud on the Department of Education, and has been lead counsel on recent settlements of off-label marketing and kickback cases.

Rachel chairs NELA-NY’s amicus committee and is a frequent writer and speaker on topics in complex litigation. She is active in her children’s schools, and a published puzzle constructor.

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Working for Employees, Whistleblowers, and Consumers

A partner in our New York office, Rachel Geman’s current practice includes serving as co-lead counsel in litigation alleging kickbacks in the sale of HUMIRA; serving on the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee in contaminated drug litigation (Valsartan); representing a certified class of women in employment discrimination litigation against Goldman Sachs; and working actively with government investigators on behalf of whistleblower clients

Rachel’s past representations include:

Employment and Civil Rights law: Rachel represented the City of Philadelphia in Fair Housing Act litigation against Wells Fargo that resolved in 2019 with the bank’s paying $10 million to fund city programs for communities affected by lending discrimination and agreeing to other relief. She represented employee benefit plans in recovering $65 million from AXA Rosenberg to settle ERISA and other claims, and represented a class of female financial advisors who secured $39 million plus injunctive relief from Bank of America/Merrill Lynch to settle gender discrimination claims.

Consumer protection: Consumer protection: Rachel represents consumers in litigation against General Motors involving defective ignition switches, where the court awarded preliminary approval to a $120 million settlement in May 2020. Rachel served as co-lead class counsel or counsel for the class in consumer financial litigation over “payment protection” products, resulting in more than $50 million in settlements.

False Claims Act: Rachel helped recoup $78.5 million from the University of Phoenix, one of the largest settlements involving fraud on the Department of Education, and has been lead counsel on recent settlements of off-label marketing and kickback cases.

Rachel chairs NELA-NY’s amicus committee and is a frequent writer and speaker on topics in complex litigation. She is active in her children’s schools, and a published puzzle constructor.

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Education:

  • Columbia University School of Law , J.D., graduated 1997
  • Harvard University, A.B. (Cum Laude), graduated 1993

Bar Admissions:

  • New York, 1998
 

Court Admissions:

  • U.S. Supreme Court, 2013
  • U.S. District Court, District of Colorado, 2007
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, 2005
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, 1999
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, 1999

Affiliations:

  • American Bar Association - Labor and Employment Law Section, Standing Committee on Equal Employment Opportunity, Member, Past Employee Co-Chair (2009-2011)
  • National Employment Lawyers' Association - New York Chapter - Chair of Amicus Committee (2017); Past Board Member (2005-2011)
  • National Employment Lawyers' Association - Member
  • Public Justice Foundation - Member
  • Taxpayers Against Fraud Education Fund - Member

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers for:

  • Employment Law - Individuals, New York City (2019)
  • Employment Law - Individuals, New York City (2014)
 

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:

  • Employment Law - Individuals
 

Awards:

  • AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
  • Selected for inclusion by peers in The Best Lawyers in America in field of "Employment Law - Individuals," 2012 - 2021
  • “Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Employment Lawyers in America,” Lawdragon, 2018-2020
  • "Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers," 2019
  • "Lawyer of the Year," Best Lawyers, Employment Law – Individuals, New York City, 2014, 2019
  • "Super Lawyer for New York Metro," Super Lawyers, 2011, 2013 - 2018
  • Legal 500 recommended lawyer, LegalEase 2013
  • "Rising Star for New York Metro," Super Lawyers, 2011
  • Distinguished Honor Award, United States Department of State, October 2001
 

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