Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight, LLP

Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight, LLP is a nationally acclaimed civil rights and public interest law firm that has redefined the legal landscape in employment, discrimination, and whistleblower litigation. Recognized as “Law Firm of the Year” by Benchmark Litigation and ranked #1 in employment and human rights law, the firm has recovered billions for clients through transformative legal action against some of the world’s most powerful institutions.

Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight, LLP litigates with passion, precision, and a profound sense of purpose. From boardrooms to courtrooms, its attorneys apply decades of litigation experience, judicial clerkships, and policy insight to each matter. The firm’s class action victories—such as a $253 million gender discrimination verdict and a $762 million qui tam settlement—have set new legal precedents and delivered life-changing outcomes for thousands of individuals.

Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight, LLP offers elite representation across complex practice areas, including discrimination and harassment, whistleblower and qui tam cases, ERISA litigation, victims’ rights, wage theft, executive representation, and Title IX claims. It also brings specialized knowledge to Asian American litigation and public sector advocacy, navigating overlapping legal, cultural, and regulatory frameworks with unparalleled skill.

Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight, LLP is staffed by a distinguished team of trial attorneys, many of whom have led or supported some of the most impactful verdicts and settlements in the field. Their relentless pursuit of justice is reflected in every deposition, motion, and trial. Clients—ranging from C-suite executives to whistleblowers and students—trust the firm for results and principled representation grounded in compassion, integrity, and courage.

Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight, LLP continues to lead the legal fight for equity and accountability, using its formidable advocacy to reshape institutions, protect rights, and deliver justice nationwide.