Olivia R. Singer

Olivia R. Singer is a dedicated attorney specializing in labor and employment law. She represents unions in state and federal court litigation, administrative hearings, arbitral proceedings, and collective bargaining. Olivia also advocates for employees in individual and class action lawsuits seeking recovery of unpaid wages, including minimum wage and overtime disputes. Her practice is centered on achieving positive outcomes for both unions and individuals facing workplace challenges.

Olivia graduated magna cum laude from Brown University in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She went on to earn her J.D. from Northeastern University School of Law in 2015. Olivia was honored with the Peggy Browning Fellowship in 2014 and the Pappas International Coop Scholarship in 2013 during law school. These awards recognized her commitment to labor law and social justice.

Throughout her career, Olivia R. Singer has significantly contributed to labor law. She is a chapter editor for the ABA’s How To Take A Case Before the NLRB and is an active member of the ABA’s Committee on Practice and Procedure Under the NLRA. Olivia was also selected to participate in the ABA Labor and Employment Section’s Leadership Development Program in 2021. Super Lawyers Magazine recognized her efforts in the field, naming her a Rising Star in Employment and Labor Law from 2021 to 2023.

Before joining Cohen, Weiss and Simon LLP, Olivia gained valuable experience as a law fellow at Service Employees International Union, Local 32BJ, and Segal Roitman LLP. She represented unions, individuals, and benefit funds at both organizations, gaining invaluable insight into labor and employment issues. Olivia’s experience has allowed her to help clients navigate complex legal challenges, ensuring they have strong advocacy on their side. Her passion for labor rights and her extensive experience make Olivia R. Singer a trusted and respected figure in her field.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Cohen, Weiss and Simon LLP
• Member, AFL-CIO Union Lawyers Alliance
• Member, American Bar Association, Labor & Employment Section

Licensed State

• New York
• California
• Massachusetts
• Connecticut

Education

• Northeastern University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Brown University
  BA with Magna Cum Laude

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