Leah Dawit
Associate
Experience
Leah Dawit focuses her practice on counseling and defending employers in labor and employment matters. She has experience representing clients in litigation involving wage and hour, gender discrimination, race discrimination, and other workplace-related claims in state and federal courts. Leah supports all phases of litigation, including legal research, motion practice, discovery, and case analysis, and works closely with employers to develop practical strategies for addressing workplace disputes, responding to employment-related challenges, and minimizing legal risk.
Related Areas
Background
Admissions
- New York
- U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Western Districts of New York
Education
- Syracuse University College of Law, J.D., 2024
- Journal of International Law and Commerce, Associate Editor and Business Manager
- Advocacy Honors Society, Appellate and Alternative Dispute Resolution Divisions
- Appellate Division Competition
- Syracuse University, B.A., cum laude, 2021
Professional Affiliations
- Northern District of New York Federal Court Bar Association
Community Involvement
- Lawyers Project of Central New York, Volunteer
News & Knowledge
RECENT INSIGHTS
Goldberg Segalla Welcomes Leah Dawit
November 9, 2026