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Christopher Kwok, Esq.

Arbitrator Mediator Special Master
New York, NY, United States

About

Christopher Kwok has spent over fifteen years focused on the mediation of complex employment and labor disputes. His background includes serving as the Alternative Dispute Resolution Coordinator at the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in the New York District Office, where he oversaw thousands of mediations. He is recognized for his ability to navigate high-stakes emotional conflicts and multi-party litigation involving discrimination, harassment, and wage and hour claims.

Practice Areas

Business & Commercial Civil Litigation Civil Rights Education Employment & Labor Entertainment & Media

Professional Experience

Mediator
Arbitrator
and Special Master
JAMS
ADR Coordinator
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
New York District Office
Federal Investigator
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Adjunct Professor
CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies
Board Member
Asian American Bar Association of New York (AABANY)

Publications Leadership

  • Author of various articles on employment law and ADR for the New York Law Journal
  • Frequent speaker on diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal profession
  • Contributor to the JAMS ADR Blog on topics regarding AAPI workforce engagement
  • Host and participant in legal podcasts discussing mediation strategies and civil rights

Positioning Takeaways

A former EEOC ADR coordinator with specialized expertise in employment law and a strong reputation for resolving complex, emotionally charged discrimination and wage disputes.

License & Certifications

  • New York State Bar
  • United States District Court
  • Southern District of New York
  • United States District Court
  • Eastern District of New York

Education

Juris Doctor
UCLA School of Law
Bachelor of Arts
Cornell University

Distinction

Extensive experience managing the EEOC's mediation program in New York, handling over 1,000 employment-related disputes.

Reputation

He is regarded as a highly effective and empathetic neutral who excels at resolving sensitive workplace disputes through a deep understanding of federal and state employment statutes.