Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2018-2025
Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Best Attorneys of America, 2018 & 2021
10 Best Labor & Employment Attorneys in New York, 2018 & 2021 by the Institute of Legal Counsel
Top 100 verdicts in New York State, 2018
Brittany Stevens, a Partner at Phillips & Associates PLLC, is a dedicated advocate for employees who have experienced sexual harassment, discrimination, and retaliation in the workplace. With a focus on employee-side representation, Brittany understands the unique challenges employees face and provides compassionate, empathetic counsel while fighting aggressively for their rights. Brittany’s client-first approach ensures that each person receives the support and legal expertise required to achieve the best possible outcomes in the most difficult circumstances. With a deep passion for justice and an unwavering commitment to her clients, Brittany works tirelessly to hold employers accountable and secure the compensation and protection that employees deserve.
Brittany has a proven track record of success in both federal and state courts, regularly handling claims under Title VII, the New York State Human Rights Law, and the New York City Human Rights Law. She also has extensive experience resolving matters prior to litigation, skillfully representing clients in mediations and other alternative dispute resolution forums to secure favorable outcomes. Brittany has recovered more than $40,000,000 in settlements for her clients.
Some of Brittany’s notable results include:
$2,310,000 verdict – Race and national origin-based hostile work environment
$1,055,000 settlement – Sexual assault and harassment claims against a high-profile celebrity$1,000,000 settlement – Quid pro quo harassment against a major New York City corporation
$3,375,000 settlement – Sexual harassment by a C-suite executive
$1,000,000 settlement – Sexual harassment at a prominent law firm$750,000 settlement – Race-based hostile work environment
$600,000 settlement – Sexual harassment by a senior corporate executive
Brittany has built a reputation for successfully representing individuals in complex disputes against high-powered C-suite executives and major corporations. She understands the power dynamics at play in these situations, as well as the inner workings and strategic defenses of large, well-resourced companies. This insight allows Brittany to navigate high-stakes negotiations and litigation with a precise, strategic approach, ensuring her clients' voices are heard and their rights protected, even when facing some of the most influential figures in the corporate world.
Brittany earned her undergraduate degree in Business Management from Skidmore College and her J.D. from the University of San Francisco School of Law. During law school, she interned with the Honorable Arthur Engoron in the New York Supreme Court, where she gained foundational experience in motion and trial practice.
Brittany Stevens was featured on Meeting You Where You’re At (Episode 139), where she discussed workplace discrimination, harassment, and employee advocacy.
Published Articles:
"Brittany A. Stevens: Leading Sexual Harassment Lawyer at Phillips & Associates" – Enterprise World, August 25
“Understanding Sexual Harassment in Today’s Workplace: Legal, Psychological, and Corporate Dynamics” – Lawyer Monthly, Cover Issue, March 2025
“Disability Discrimination: How Difficult is it to be Disabled at Work?” – Lawyer Monthly, February 2021
“Filing a Charge with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission: What You Need to Know” – Lawyer Monthly, October 2019
“Understanding Sexual Harassment and Its Hurdles” – Lawyer Monthly, July 2018
In the Media:
A Workplace Sexual Harassment Lawyer on Silence, Power & Women’s Rights - Women Awakening with Cynthia James
Building Support Systems: Brittany Stevens on Managing Career, Motherhood, and Advocacy - Her Success Story
Breaking the Silence Around Workplace Harassment - Quietly Visible
High Stakes & High Demand: Navigating a Legal Career and Motherhood with Brittany Stevens - The Working Mom Show
The Hidden Power Dynamics That Can Silently Destroy Your Career - WIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)
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