Douglas H. Wigdor

Douglas H. Wigdor is the founding partner of Wigdor LLP and one of the nation’s most recognized and accomplished employment litigators. Frequently described as a powerhouse in high-profile litigation, he represents victims of sexual harassment, sexual assault, racial discrimination, and workplace misconduct. With verdicts, arbitration awards, and settlements exceeding $1.5 billion, Douglas has secured justice in some of the most consequential employment cases of the past two decades.

Douglas earned his J.D. from Catholic University School of Law, graduating at the top of his class and serving on the Law Review. He holds an M.A. from Oxford University, where he was Editor of the Oxford International Review and a recipient of the prestigious “Full-Blue” award. He received his B.A., cum laude, from Washington University.

Douglas has represented clients in landmark cases involving major public figures and institutions, including litigation against Harvey Weinstein, Sean Combs, James Dolan, the NFL, and Madison Square Garden. Known for his relentless advocacy and high-impact results, he has helped spark corporate resignations, policy changes, and nationwide conversations about workplace accountability.

Named a Top 100 Hollywood Power Lawyer, a Forbes Top 200 Lawyer, and a Billboard Top Music Lawyer, Douglas is also recognized as one of Law360’s Titans of the Plaintiffs Bar. He serves as an arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association’s Employment Panel and frequently writes for Forbes on diversity and inclusion.

Before founding his firm, Douglas H. Wigdor worked at a large law firm representing Fortune 500 companies and began his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in Suffolk County, New York. His unparalleled trial experience and public advocacy have positioned him at the forefront of employment and civil rights law.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founding Partner, Wigdor LLP
• Member, American Arbitration Association, Employment Panel
• Member, National Trial Lawyers
• Member, American Society of Legal Advocates
• Member, American Academy of Trial Attorneys
• Member, Top American Lawyers

Licensed State

• District of Columbia
• Pennsylvania
• New York

Education

• Catholic University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Oxford University
  Masters of Arts (MA)
• Washington University
  BA with Cum Laude

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