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Many people don’t realize that civil remedies exist for sexual assault and abuse (i.e., you can sue the person who violated you). In most cases, you can file a lawsuit without using your name (for example, you can go by “Jane Doe” or “John Doe”). Aurore and Annie both have years of experience in this practice area and have collected 6- and 7- figures for our client-survivors of sexual assault, sex abuse, and gender-based violence.

Incarcerated people have a constitutional right to be free of sexual abuse and to receive critical medical care and nutrition. Yet, this nation’s prisons and jails are rife with violence of these types. The true cost of these atrocities is incalculable and disproportionately impacts people of color, people living in poverty, and those struggling with mental health issues and addiction.

Financial abuse is a form of power and control, prevalent in the context of intimate partner violence or other abusive family dynamics. Vulnerable people, such as elderly folks or women trying to leave an abusive relationship, are especially prone to financial abuse because they do not have the resources or tech-savvy to fight back and secure their financial autonomy. We specialize in not just holding individuals abusers accountable — but also going after the institutions (banks, lenders, credit reporting agencies) who facilitate and profit from these abuses

Largely as a product of the #MeToo movement, Aurore has developed an expertise in defamation defense by representing clients who have spoken out about their experiences of sexual abuse only to be sued by powerful and resourced offenders. She has successfully defended many clients, protecting their right to speak publicly about their experiences. Not a single one of Aurore’s clients has had to retract their truths. If you are being sued for defamation - or if you are thinking about speaking publicly about your abuser — contact us to find out how we can help.

Perpetrators of violence are increasingly using online platforms or other digital technologies to abuse, exploit, harass, and threaten their victims. We specialize in helping people who are under this type of attack and employ advanced techniques to help clients identify where the attack is coming from and combat it through innovative legal remedies. As co-chair of the New York Cyber Abuse Task Force, Annie is a leader in this cutting edge anti-violence work.

The impact of a public shaming or other scandalous event are only made worse by the internet and social media. We specialize in helping people facing this type of crisis secure their digital safety and respond to the attack. We employ compassionate and supportive methods that help clients in the middle of a shaming event get control of their life back. Annie’s personal and professional experience in this area give our clients the benefit of unparalleled expertise.

Our digital protection practice can help to secure you, your family, and your business to prevent and avoid cybersecurity breaches — including identity theft, blackmail/extortion scams, and ransomware attacks. If you have already been the victim of a breach, we can help you assess the damage and improve your security to avoid future breaches. Preventative measures are especially important for small businesses and solo/small law firms — who must protect sensitive client information but don’t have a full-time IT department to call upon.

In addition to other anti-violence advocacy, Annie and Aurore act as outside counsel for values-aligned non-profit or community-based organizations. Our clients appreciate our dynamic and flexible approach to a wide-variety of issues.