Overview

Ivie A. Serioux provides pragmatic and solution-oriented advice to employers in all aspects of employment litigation, including matters involving race, age, sex, disability discrimination and retaliation.

Her practice focuses on emerging issues in employment discrimination, AI and technology, traditional labor law and Title IX compliance. She has represented clients in arbitrations, administrative proceedings as well as state and federal courts including successfully arguing before the Second Circuit of Appeals.

As a highly sought after speaker, she customizes and delivers impactful training on all topics related to positive employee relations, managing a unionized workforce, anti-discrimination, inclusion, diversity, and equity in order to improve innovation, employee engagement and performance.

Selected Matters

  • Conducted positive employee relations trainings across the nation for a multinational technology company.     
  • Obtained a complete dismissal of all claims against a New York City cultural institution in a case alleging claims under Title VII, NYSHRL and NYCHRL for retaliation and failure to hire. Drafted summary judgment and appellate brief in addition to arguing case before the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, which resulted in the Second Circuit affirming the Southern District of New York’s judgment in favor of the client.    
  • Obtained a complete defense award in an arbitration brought by a former C-suite executive alleging claims of FMLA, ADA, State and City disability discrimination claims.
  • Obtained a complete dismissal of all claims against a retailor in a case alleging Title III ADA violations.

Professional & Community Affiliations

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Board of Directors and Co-Chair of Communications and Legislative Committees

Association of Black Women Attorneys

2019-2020

Member

Board of Directors and Chair of Legislative Committee 2013-2014

Association of Black Women Attorneys

Member

Legal Outreach

Recognition

Named, Ones to Watch

The Best Lawyers in America®

2021-2025

Fellow

New York City Bar Associate Leadership Institute

2019

Named, Rising Star

New York Metro

Super Lawyers

2019-2023

Speaking Engagements

The DEI Evolution: Latest Trends, Insights and Best Practices

2024 Asian HR Forum, New York, NY

September 25, 2024

2024 Tri-State Regional Employer Conference

New York, NY

September 19, 2024

New York Employment Law Mid-Year Update

501(c) Services, New York, NY

June 5, 2024

Panelist, 23rd Annual Charting Your Own Couse (CYOC)

Career Development Conference Orlando, FL

December 10, 2023

2023 Tri-State Regional Employer Conference

New York, NY

June 20, 2023

New York Employment Law Mid-Year Update

501(c) Services, New York, NY

June 14, 2023

International Women’s Month Key Speaker: Pay Equity

National Association of Colleges and Employers, Virtual

March 22, 2023

Arbitration of Employment Cases

Panelist, New York City Bar Association, 2023 Employment Law Institute

March 3, 2023

Plenary: Navigating the Path of Reasonable Accommodations

New York City Bar Employment Law Institute, New York, NY

March 4, 2022

Investigations Under New Title IX Regulations

July 9, 2020

Effectively Representing Clients by Recognizing Bias

The Woodlands Bar Association, The Woodlands, TX

June 26, 2020

Strategies for Handling Misconduct Allegations in the C-Suite

National Bar Association Labor and Employment Section Annual Conference, Miami, FL

October 25, 2019

Changing the Law: Current State of Sexual Harassment Law and Dealing with Harassment in the Legal Workplace

New York State Bar Association Women on the Move Annual Conference, Albany, NY

October 23, 2019

Gender and Employment Law

National Bar Association Annual Convention, New York, NY

July 24, 2019

Panel Discussion on Mentorship and Sponsorship within the Law

MBK/MSK Joint Convening, New York, NY

March 16, 2019

Labor & Employment 2018 Year In Review

Metropolitan Black Bar Association (MBBA), New York, NY

March 12, 2019

Panel Discussion on Gender Equity and Professionalism within the Law

St. John’s University

October 29, 2018

Education

  • J.D., Emory University School of Law, 2012
  • B.A., The George Washington University, 2009

Bar Admission

New York

Courts

  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 2nd Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York