Departs

NEW YORK — Renowned attorney Roberta Kaplan, noted for her pivotal role in overturning the ban on gay marriage and prominent work in defending sexual assault victims, has announced her resignation from the law firm Kaplan Hecker & Fink, which she helped establish in 2017. Her departure comes amid accusations of fostering a toxic work environment and mistreating staff, highlighting a stark contradiction to the inclusive and respectful ethos she publicly advocated. According to former associates, Kaplan’s behavior included berating employees, commenting inappropriately on their appearances, and making veiled threats about their professional futures. These … Read more