About Philip Eric
Philip Eric Taubman is a senior partner at Taubman Kimelman & Soroka, LLP, a prominent law firm located at 30 Vesey Street, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10007. His legal practice focuses on employment discrimination, sexual harassment, civil rights cases, and First Amendment litigation. Additionally, he handles whistleblower cases, public service employee issues, disciplinary matters. Police liability cases. Mr. Taubman is also experienced in commercial and personal injury litigation, making him a versatile attorney in the New York legal field. Mr.
Taubman earned his Juris Doctor from John Marshall Law School, where he developed a strong foundation in legal principles. Prior to that, he completed his undergraduate studies at the City University of New York - Baruch College. He has been admitted to practice law in New York. This lets the attorney represent clients in various courts throughout the state. His firm is known for taking on complex cases, including those involving employment discrimination and civil rights violations, reflecting his commitment to advocating for justice. In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Taubman has been actively involved in numerous professional organizations.
He served as the Treasurer and a member of the Board of Directors of the National Employment Lawyers Association of New York (NELA). His leadership extended to chairing the Speakers Bureau of NELA and participating on the Employment and Labor Committees of both the New York County Lawyers Association and the Brooklyn Bar Association. These roles demonstrate his dedication to the legal community and his expertise in employment law. Mr. Taubman has also contributed to the judiciary as a mediator for the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. His teaching experience includes instructing Labor and Employment Law at the City University of New York, where he shares his knowledge with the next generation of legal professionals. His involvement in high-profile civil rights and discrimination cases has garnered extensive media coverage, notably the leading pregnancy discrimination case against the City of New York, Aversa v.
New York City Department of Corrections. Currently, Mr. Taubman serves as the General Counsel for the TSA screeners at JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark airports, providing legal guidance in a critical area of public service. Previously, he held the position of General Counsel for the Correction Officers Benevolent Association of New York. His expertise and commitment to his clients have earned him recognition in the New York Metro Super Lawyers list for multiple years, including 2010, 2011, 2013 through 2020, and 2022. This consistent acknowledgment shows his significant contributions to the field of law and his unwavering dedication to advocating for the rights of individuals.
