Susan M. Corcoran

Susan M. Corcoran is a Principal in the White Plains, New York, office of Jackson Lewis, P.C. Ms. Corcoran is a seasoned employment counselor and litigator and is often thought of as the “go to” person on national workplace law issues for her clients.

She is one of the leaders of the firm’s Background Check Resource Group, and serves as a resource on fair credit reporting act issues, as well as “ban the box” strategies. She taught a graduate employment law class for many years at Manhattanville College and frequently speaks before different groups on a variety of workplace law issues. She had recently served two terms as NYS SHRM Legislative Director, successfully participating in lobbying efforts to overturn New York’s annual WTPA notice requirement.

Within Jackson Lewis, she has been a leader in the firm’s diversity initiatives by acting as co-chair of its Women’s Interest Network (“WIN”).

Ms. Corcoran is passionate about community service and her pro bono work.

Honors and Recognitions

•New York State Bar Association, highest Pro Bono Service Award (2014)
•Pro Bono Partnership, Distinguished Service Award, Volunteer of the Decade (2008)
•Pro Bono Partnership, Outstanding Volunteer Award (2003)

Pro Bono and Community Involvement

•Family Services of Westchester, former Board Member
•Pro Bono Partnership
•SUNY Purchase, College Council Member

Published Works

• Domestic Violence In The Workplace Revisited, NYSBA Employment and Labor Law Section Fall Meeting (September 2007) [Author]
• Starting the Year off Right, Hudson Valley Business Journal (January 2007) [Co-Author]
• FACT Act Eliminates Need for Prior Consent When Third Parties Conduct Workplace Investigations, New York State Employment and Labor Law Section Newsletter (Spring 2004) [Author]
• Domestic Violence in the Workplace, New York State Employment and Labor Law Section Newsletter (November 2002) [Author]

Susan M. Corcoran In the News

Susan Corcoran Spotlighted for Her Role in the Development of COVID-19 Update

March 12, 2020 • Pro Bono Partnership

The Best Lawyers in America 2020 Honors Jackson Lewis Attorneys

August 15, 2019 • Jackson Lewis

Jackson Lewis Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2019

August 15, 2018 • Jackson Lewis

Susan M. Corcoran Publications

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COVID-19 and New York: Refresher on Article 23-A and Equal Opportunities for Newly Released Offenders

May 20, 2020

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Suffolk County, New York, Follows ‘Ban the Box’ Trend

May 5, 2020

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Massachusetts CORI Verification Requirements Temporarily Changed to Allow Use of Teleconference

April 29, 2020

Susan M. Corcoran Blog Posts

Data Intelligence Reporter

FTC’s Tips on Using Artificial Intelligence and Algorithms

April 28, 2020
Disability, Leave & Health Management

Westchester Safe Time Leave Has Arrived

October 30, 2019
Disability, Leave & Health Management

Westchester County Adopts Safe Time Law

May 21, 2019