Outten & Golden LLP

I cannot express enough how valuable Outten and Golden and specifically Jenny Schwartz is. They know how to insure your rights are protected, evaluate facts and circumstances fairly and clearly, and have a presence not only during but afterwards. They will partner with and protect you.

I worked with Susan Huhta and her team, which included Shira Gelfand, for almost a year. I enjoyed both of them and I learned so much from them that, now that the case was successfully resolved, I actually truly miss them. As ironic as it sounds, I do not miss my case, but I do miss my team and part of me wishes I could still have them both around. The level of knowledge and professionalism they both demonstrated gave me the confidence and the peace of mind that my matters are in the right hands. Susan Huhta has decades of experience and is always two steps ahead of everyone - both myself and the defendants - and is able to predict the twists and turns of the case every step of the way. Susan is sharp, eloquent, sophisticated (to a point of intimidation), yet approachable. A rare combination. That is exactly what stroke me about her when I was choosing my lawyer. All lawyers I spoke with over the years wanted to take the case, it was a clear misconduct years in the making; yet the speed with which Susan caught on, grasped the issues, and defined their depth and causality, was unparalleled. She was extremely organized and talked me through what to expect every time there was a change or a move on my case. She kept to her principles, her promises, and her words, both to me and to the representatives of the defendants. This is also rare in today’s world. Even when the defendants resorted to using dubious tactics based on false evidence and their style became unprofessional, Susan kept to the facts, kept the opposing side accountable and stayed professional in both her verbal and written expression. The letters Susan and Shira wrote were based on deep research and were pulling evidence from the most relevant cases. They were impressive. Perhaps, the most important nuance about our working relationship with Susan is the fact that, in retrospect, I now realize that in her decisions – from drafting the retention letter the way she did to closing the case the way we did– she was taking in consideration everything she knew about me. I believe that, even better than myself, she knew the best outcome for me relative to everything else currently in my life – my career, my family, my age, my mindset, and my potential. She took all of it into consideration when working on my case and combined it with her intuition built upon numerous similar cases she has worked on before. While I was stuck on the details, she was looking at the big picture, and to the future. She also took into consideration my personality. Even in the moments when we had disagreements, I knew she was the right one to manage me. If there was anyone who could 'adjust' my expectations, that was Susan. She balanced me well – both when my expectations were too high and when they were too low. She is straightforward and says it like it is, which is what I need. I have tremendous respect for Susan, and for Shira. I am very happy with the outcome of the case, and that it is over. I would not have been able to go through the ups and downs the same way I did without the two of them. They prepared me for everything, because Susan has seen it all. I hope that no one ever has to deal with a case like mine, but if they do, Susan and Shira are the right team. Important to mention O&G is a company with lots of resources. Susan was able to pull resources from the other teams there, when she needed. Overall, I highly recommend Susan Huhta and O&G.

I had the privilege of working with Susan Huhta and the team at Outten & Golden during a difficult time in my life and career. From our first consultation, Susan made me feel heard and supported, strategically planning, outlining and managing our approach to a tough situation while I was still employed and once I separated from my employer. She handled communications with me, my former employer, and opposing counsel in a highly credible and forthright manner, ensuring both a fair and efficient resolution of my case. Throughout the entire legal journey, Susan demonstrated exceptional professionalism, expertise, and negotiation skills. Her attention to detail and dedication to my case were apparent in every interaction, and she was always available to answer my questions. Her team was also terrific, and their ability to navigate the complexities of employment law, disability regulations and executive compensation gave me confidence during a tremendously stressful time. Thanks to Susan's exceptional skills, hard work and commitment, we achieved a favorable outcome in a timely period that exceeded my expectations. I truly felt that Outten & Golden's team fought for my rights every step of the way. I would highly recommend Susan Huhta to anyone facing wrongful termination, discrimination or employment-related disability issues. She is a skilled attorney and a compassionate advocate who genuinely cares about her clients. Thank you, Susan, for everything

Jennifer and her team at Outten & Golden were tremendously helpful in our claims against a former employer. The process was long but that is typical of any lawsuit, and yet they were incredibly communicative throughout the entirety of it. Any questions, concerns, etc. were always addressed immediately and there was never anything that I didn’t feel comfortable with.

Susan Huhta & Ashley Manuel at O&G handled my disability-related matter with expertise, sensitivity, flexibility and commitment to learn everything they could in order to help. Head and shoulders above other employment attorneys in the area- referred to me by other attorneys

I had a wonderful experience with Outten & Golden LLP. I worked directly with Courtney and Hannah whom were excellent in helping me with my case with their knowledge and responsiveness. Thanks to the hard work of these two, we were able to achieve an outcome that was in my best interests. I highly recommend Outten & Golden. Thank you Courtney and Hannah!

Contacted me and won me a settlement! I always felt that nothing good happens to me, but this proves me wrong!!!! So grateful.

If you are looking for the best... The decision to file a lawsuit for discrimination and retaliation against my employer was a difficult, emotional, and isolating experience. The Outten & Golden’s coast-to-coast team, led by Susan Huhta, brought the knowledge, experience, and resources required for a successful outcome to high stakes litigation. Ms. Huhta’s passion for the law and her steadfast dedication to me, and all of her clients, is clearly a differentiator. Outten & Golden lawyers are the consummate attorneys and counselors at law. Over five years of litigation, Covid lockdown, and stressful decisions, I never doubted that Susan Huhta, Cassandra Lenning, and the entire O&G team had my back and were the right lawyers for the job.

Terrible company. Dishonest, manipulative, untrustworthy. Everything you'd expect from a lawyers office

Cassandra Lenning and team are outstanding. During a very difficult time, they were sensitive and responsive. Cassandra is knowledgeable and smart and went above and beyond to achieve the outcome that was in my best interest. I am grateful.

Great experience working with Outten & Golden! Hannah​ Cole‑Chu was the attorney I worked with and not only was she very attentive to my case, but I greatly appreciated her assistance throughout this process. Hannah made it very smooth and always took the time to provide clarifications for my questions. Additionally, she was great about following up and consistently keeping me abreast of any updates/progress.

The team was incredible! I had the pleasure of working with Susan Huhta and her team. They were knowledgeable, responsive, and provided great guidance. They were such a pleasure to work with and I was confident that they were looking out for my best interest. I highly recommend this firm and this team in particular. Additionally they came highly recommended by other attorneys! Fantastic!

Sue Huhta at Outten & Golden is trustworthy, reliable, knowledgable, responsive, honest and caring. Knowing she is with a world-renown firm and is an industry leader with a strong, positive and impressive reputation, made every decision a smart decision and financially sound.

Very professional and hardworking. Hannah was able to help me understand all of my options and make the decision possible.

Melissa and team were absolutely amazing. I never felt lost in the shuffle or just another number. The team made sure I was taken care of, and my case went smoothly. If you’re looking for a firm to represent your retaliation and discrimination case, Look no further, Outten and Golden are your team .

I have never had to hire an attorney before, and I had more than my fair share of concerns when I was reviewing which firm to select. I’m more than pleased to be working with Outten & Golden to resolve my claim and my experience thus far has been really helpful and reassuring. Working with Melissa Pierre-Louis has eased my anxiety because she is an expert in the area that I need assistance with. Everyone I have interacted with has been respectful, understanding, and patient. They exhibit a high level of professionalism and demonstrate a tremendous amount of knowledge. I was nervous about the cost, but the cost of the retainer was reasonable and the experiential knowledge that has been shared has proven to be worth more than its weight in gold. I’m confident in a successful resolution of my claim. I would absolutely refer anyone I know who is experiencing discrimination in the workplace to consult with Outten & Golden.

Not only is Melissa great at what she does, but she truly cares and is passionate about her work. She is a true advocate for her clients, exceeding expectations and keeping the lines of communication open throughout the entire process.

Ms. Pierre-Louis was hired to handle my Discrimination case and I was completely satisfied with her results. Melissa was a pleasure to work with. My employment case was stressful and draining so I'm especially grateful for how quickly the matter was handled. Melissa was attentive, extremely patient and always made sure to explain everything to me. She appeared to be very knowledgeable of the laws surrounding my case and fought hard to ensure that my issues were adequately resolved. Melissa was also very responsive and returned my emails/calls within a few hours at most. I am very thankful for Melissa and her team and I have, and will continue to, refer my friends and family to her.