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Alok Nadig is a Senior Litigation Counsel at Sanford Heisler Sharp.

At Sanford Heisler Sharp, Alok works primarily in the firm’s Discrimination and Harassment and Public Interest Litigation Practice Groups and has represented both individuals and classes. Working with a team of Sanford Heisler Sharp attorneys, Alok has represented clients including:

Alok received his law degree cum laude from New York University School of Law and his Bachelor of Arts magna cum laude and Bachelor of Music magna cum laude from Northwestern University, where he was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. While at New York University School of Law, Alok served as an Articles Editor on the New York University Law Review and Co-Chair of the OUTLaw LGBTQ Organization. He was named a Robert McKay Scholar and worked at the ACLU’s LGBT & HIV Project, Lambda Legal, and the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund.

A member of the New York bar, Alok has authored publications that appear in Law360 and the New York University Law Review, and has presented on topics that include employment discrimination protections for individuals suffering from anxiety and depression. Alok is also a member of the New York City Bar Association.

Before joining Sanford Heisler Sharp, Alok completed clerkships for the Honorable Pamela K. Chen of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York and the Honorable Carlos F. Lucero of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. Prior to his clerkships, Alok was a litigation associate at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP.

Having earned an undergraduate degree in music performance, Alok is a member of the New York City Gay Men’s Chorus and serves on the Board of Directors of Periapsis Music and Dance, Inc., an arts nonprofit that cultivates new concert repertoire at the intersection of dance and music.

    Education

    • J.D., New York University School of Law, cum laude
    • B.A. and B.Mus., Northwestern University, magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa

    Clinics

    • Racial Equity Strategies Clinic at NYU Law – NAACP Legal Defense & Education Fund
    • LGBT Rights Clinic at NYU Law – Lambda Legal

    Clerkships

    • Honorable Carlos F. Lucero, United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
    • Honorable Pamela K. Chen, United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York

    Bar Admissions

    • New York, 2017

    Court Admissions

    • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
    • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
    • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York

    "Alok, thank you for being such an amazing attorney throughout this process. When we first spoke and I was so distraught over my unlawful termination, you were supportive, professional, understanding, and compassionate. I felt more confident and less stressed because you were on my side. Thank you again!"
    – HR Executive and Former Client

    "I feel so grateful that I found Sanford Heisler Sharp. This was my first experience retaining an attorney, and after being terminated from my job during COVID, I was shocked and devastated. When I first spoke to Alok Nadig at Sanford Heisler Sharp, he listened to me carefully and responded with empathy. He answered every question I had with thorough detail. I knew he was the right choice.

    Throughout the entire process, Alok was so responsive, kind, understanding, and proactive. He is incredibly intelligent and knowledgeable, and simply an all-around superb advocate. At times, this process was emotionally draining, frustrating, and confusing. It can be hard to revisit a painful experience, but Alok was always there to provide clarity and support. He never invalidated my feelings or concerns; he never condescended to me or belittled me; and he believed in my case. He is an exceptional lawyer whom I have tremendous respect for, and I feel very fortunate that he represented me. My interactions with other attorneys and legal support staff at Sanford Heisler Sharp were also excellent. It's clear they have assembled a great team.

    It is tempting to shrink away from situations where you've been wronged, but if you have the right representation, you'll find the fortitude to face the challenge. My advice to anyone seeking representation is to find a firm that makes you feel empowered, and in my experience, Sanford Heisler Sharp is equipped to do that. They will be there for you and fight for you." 
    – Former Client

    "I contacted David Sanford at Sanford Heisler Sharp after I was suddenly terminated from my executive role after twenty-three years of service. I shared my story with David, Meredith, [and] Alok. . . . The company culture had always been hostile towards women. I was one of the very few women in an executive role. I survived by keeping my head down and consistently outperforming my male peers but was suddenly replaced by a man I suspected was paid more to perform the same job I did. We filed claims under the Equal Pay Act and Title VII. Despite the opposition’s constant delay tactics, which was almost three years’ worth, Meredith Firetog was professional, caring, persistent and tenacious when necessary. Meredith [and] Alok . . . were just the team I needed to battle the good ol’ boy culture that resonated throughout the private family conglomerate."
    – Former Client, President & General Manager

    "I'm eternally grateful to Russell [and] Alok. . . for their impressive work with my case. I expected outstanding legal service based on the firm's reputation and track record. In addition, the team brought compassion and a strategic approach to managing the case, which ultimately brought a longstanding matter to a close. I've worked with numerous employment law firms in my profession, and I would unhesitatingly refer clients and friends to the team at Sanford Heisler Sharp."
    – Former Client

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    Client Testimonials

    • “Alok , thank you for being such an amazing attorney throughout this process. When we first spoke and I was so distraught over my unlawful termination, you were supportive, professional, understanding, ...”

      - HR Executive and Former Client

    • “He answered every question I had with thorough detail. I knew he was the right choice.”

      - Former Client

    • “

      I've worked with numerous employment law firms in my profession, and I would unhesitatingly refer clients and friends to the team at Sanford Heisler Sharp.

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      - Former Client

    • “Meredith, Alok and Alex were just the team I needed to battle the good ol’ boy culture that resonated throughout the private family conglomerate.”

      - A Former Client, President & General Manager
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