Zalkind Duncan & Bernstein LLP — Boston Sexual Harassment / Discrimination Lawyers

Our Verdict

Zalkind Duncan & Bernstein helps Massachusetts employees who have been terminated, harassed, or discriminated against in violation of their rights. The firm has helped employees succeed in cases against universities, government agencies, and hospitals involving sexual harassment, systemic race and gender discrimination, pregnancy and caregiver discrimination, and academic tenure disputes. Best fit for: employees of large institutions (universities, hospitals, government), academic clients facing tenure denial or retaliation, and complex discrimination/retaliation cases.

Pricing & Fees

Zalkind Duncan & Bernstein LLP works on contingency + hourly. Contingency on most discrimination cases • Hourly on academic/tenure matters. The intake call is free, and they will quote you in writing before you commit.

Practice Areas

The firm focuses on the following situations. Click any area to see other Boston firms that handle it.

Sexual Harassment Discrimination (Race, Sex, Age, Disability) Wrongful Termination Retaliation / Whistleblower Pregnancy & Caregiver Discrimination Academic Tenure Disputes Civil Rights First Amendment Claims

Key Attorneys

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Senior Founding Partner

Senior Partner

40+ years in civil rights and employment plaintiff work. Best Lawyers in America.

Rachel Stroup

Partner

Boston wrongful-termination and discrimination specialist. Multi-million-dollar settlements.

Senior Counsel

Academic tenure and free-speech specialist. Frequently retained by faculty against universities.

What Clients Say

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Anonymous

University Discrimination

★★★★★

Tenure denied based on gender. Zalkind built the case against the university. Substantial settlement plus reformed policies.

Anonymous

Hospital Sexual Harassment

★★★★★

Boss harassed me for two years. Hospital HR did nothing. Rachel filed the case. Six-figure settlement.

Anonymous

Race Discrimination

★★★★★

Passed over for promotion seven times. Senior partner tried it. Substantial verdict.

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FAQ — Zalkind Duncan & Bernstein LLP

How much does Zalkind charge?

Contingency on discrimination cases — typically 33⅓%–40% of recovery. Hourly on academic-tenure and First Amendment matters. Free consultation.

Do you represent employers?

No — plaintiff-side only. Never have a conflict because we don't represent the institutions we're suing.

Why specialize in academic/healthcare clients?

Many discrimination cases come from large institutional employers. Universities and hospitals have unique procedures (tenure committees, peer review) that benefit from specialized counsel.

How long do these cases take?

Most settle in 12–24 months. Cases that go to trial take 2–3 years. Academic tenure cases can be longer due to institutional review processes.

Do you handle First Amendment claims?

Yes — public-employer free-speech retaliation, especially for academics and government employees.