Atty. Melissa Vo

Atty. Melissa Vo

Melissa Vo is a knowledgeable litigator at Phillips & Associates that understands how important it is to fight for those that have faced workplace harassment. If you have been discriminated against by an employer or harassed on the job because of your membership in a protected class, you should discuss your situation with Ms.

New York New York 8 yrs experience 8 year
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About Melissa Vo at a glance

Melissa Vo is a Litigator based in New York, New York, practicing at PHILLIPS & ASSOCIATES | SEXUAL HARASSMENT, DISCRIMINATION & EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS. They have 8+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2018. Their practice focuses on discrimination. Admitted to practice in New York (2018). Educated at Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law J.D. (—) and University of Pennsylvania B.A. (—). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Melissa Vo is a knowledgeable litigator at Phillips & Associates that understands how important it is to fight for those that have faced workplace harassment
  • If you have been discriminated against by an employer or harassed on the job because of your membership in a protected class, you should discuss your situation with Ms. Vo and the seasoned New York City employment discrimination lawyers of Phillips & Associates
  • Ms. Vo graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and went on to earn her J.D. from Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law
  • While in Law school, Ms. Vo participated in the Integrated Trial Advocacy Program, was the Vice President of the Media and Communications Law Society, and Director of Community Relations in the Asian Pacific American Law Student Association
  • Prior to joining Phillips & Associates, Ms. Vo served as an Assistant District Attorney in Bronx County’s District Attorney’s Office where she developed a passion for victims’ and civil rights
  • Ms. Vo is admitted to practice in the State of New York and the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York

Practice Areas Explained

Melissa Vo's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Melissa Vo handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Workplace Discrimination

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Melissa Vo's law office located?
Melissa Vo's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is PHILLIPS & ASSOCIATES | SEXUAL HARASSMENT, DISCRIMINATION & EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melissa Vo handle?
Melissa Vo focuses on discrimination. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Melissa Vo practiced law?
Melissa Vo has 8+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2018.
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Education

Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law J.D.
- In Progress
University of Pennsylvania B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2018

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