Principal John A. Snyder Honored with 25 Year Circle Award for Exceptional Volunteerism by Lawyers Alliance for New York
NEW YORK, NY (October 29, 2024) Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce Principal John A. Snyder has been named a 25 Year Circle Award recipient by the Lawyers Alliance for New York for extraordinary contributions through pro bono legal services, helping nonprofits to address critical human needs and improve the quality of life for thousands of low-income New Yorkers. John and his fellow honorees were recognized at the Lawyers Alliance Cornerstone Awards ceremony on October 28 at Paramount Global in New York City.
“John’s dedication to helping those in need is truly commendable,” said Firm Chair Kevin Lauri. “This award not only highlights his legal experience but also his deep commitment to giving back. We’re incredibly proud to see his remarkable service to the community being recognized.”
John, who serves as co-leader of Jackson Lewis’ Real Estate industry group, has extensive experience litigating against state and federal claims of discrimination, retaliation, commission and wage-and-hour disputes, federal, state and local fair housing issues, contract issues, restrictive covenants, executive compensation and whistleblower claims. In addition to his litigation practice, John advises clients on the regulatory landscape for real estate employers, employee hiring and departure issues and drafts restrictive covenants, employment agreements and executive compensation agreements.
In addition to his work with the Lawyers' Alliance for New York, John has also provided pro bono attorney services for InMotion Counseling and mentors through the New Jersey State Bar Association’s Young Lawyers' Division and Seton Hall University’s W. Paul Stillman School of Business.
“I truly consider it a privilege to use my skills to make a meaningful impact for New Yorkers,” said John. “I’m grateful to organizations like the Lawyers Alliance for New York for their commitment to creating opportunities for attorneys to get involved in important causes, and to Jackson Lewis for its continued support of pro bono efforts.”
Lawyers Alliance for New York is the leading provider of business and transactional legal services for nonprofit organizations and social enterprises that are improving the quality of life in New York City neighborhoods. By connecting lawyers, nonprofits, and communities, Lawyers Alliance for New York helps organizations to develop and provide housing, stimulate economic opportunity, improve urban health and education, promote community arts, and operate and advocate for vital programs that benefit low-income New Yorkers of all ages. During the past year, staff attorneys at Lawyers Alliance worked with more than 2,000 volunteer attorneys to represent more than 700 nonprofit clients on 1,350 matters.
This award marks John’s fourth recognition from the Lawyers' Alliance for New York for his outstanding commitment to pro bono work.
John earned his J.D. from New York University, where he served as an editor of the Review of Law and Social Change and his B.S., summa cum laude, from Seton Hall University.
Jackson Lewis’ New York City office can be reached at (212) 545-4000.
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