Kritsin Pleszewicz - New York City, NY
Attorney at Derek Smith Law Group, PLLC
Employment Law Lawyers in New York City, NY
The Nelson Tower 450 7th Avenue 30th Floor New York City, NY 10123
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New York City Employment Law Lawyer
Updated: 08/19/2026
Areas of Practice
- Employment Law
- Retaliation
- Wage and Hour Law
- Whistleblower
- Sexual Harassment
- Wrongful Termination
- Family and Medical Leave
Attorney Information
Overview
Kristen Pleszewicz is an employment law attorney in our New York office. Kristen has relentlessly pursued and recovered millions of dollars for victims of discrimination, harassment, sexual assault, wrongful termination, and unequal pay. Her practice is built on the foundational belief that every individual deserves dignity, safety, and equal treatment in the workplace.
Kristen’s dedication to advocacy is deeply personal. Raised in a working-class household and inspired by the resilience of her immigrant grandmother, she was instilled with a passion for women’s rights and equality from a very young age. This upbringing shaped her worldview and ignited a lifelong commitment to fighting for the vulnerable, ensuring that those who have been marginalized or mistreated have a voice.
Kristen earned her Juris Doctor from New York Law School, where she graduated with honors. While in law school, she served as a legislative advocate for the Civil Justice and National Advocacy clinic where she completed a project in support of the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act, which directly impacted millions of sexual harassment and sexual assault survivors.
Outside the office, Kristen spends her free time traveling. She has visited 16 countries and counting, always eager for new experiences and a fresh perspective.
Education
Legal Education
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New York Law School,
New York,
New York
Juris Doctor
Non Legal Education
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St. John’s University
B.A., Bachelor of Arts
Major: English
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Languages
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English
Bar Admissions
- New York
- New Jersey
- U.S. District Court Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court District of New Jersey
Other Affiliations
- New York Bar
- New Jersey Bar
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Contact
The Nelson Tower
450 7th Avenue
30th Floor
New York City, NY 10123
Phone Number: 855-281-7046
Email: Send a message
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