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Law Practice,
Appellate Practice

Jul. 20, 2022

Staff member says Buchalter partner sexually harassed her

The law firm declined to comment on the allegations but said it “is deeply committed to maintaining a respectful workplace environment for all of our colleagues.”

A staff member sued Buchalter, claiming the law firm knew one of its partners sexually harassed her and did nothing to stop it.

Legal analyst Karen Hurdle alleges partner Gary A. Wolensky repeatedly made sexually suggestive comments to her throughout her tenure at the law firm.

“On November 4, 2020, [defendant Gary A. Wolensky] messaged [the plaintiff] a task and disgustingly stated, ‘Karen, could you type somet...

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