ABOUT
Akers-DiCenzo Law PLLC is an employment law practice located in the great city of Buffalo, New York. Handling employment law matters on behalf of employees is all that I do.
My goal is to provide employees with the practical advice and compassionate guidance needed to navigate and put a stop to unlawful workplace discrimination, retaliation, and toxic work environments.
Christina Akers-DiCenzo, Esq. (she/her/hers)
Owner, Attorney and Counselor at Law
I am passionate about helping employees navigate and solve problems at work so they may live healthy, joyful, and impactful lives, not only at work, but more importantly, as a human being outside of work.
My entire career as an attorney I have practiced plaintiff-side employment law with a focus on pregnancy accommodation and discrimination, workplace lactation and breastfeeding rights, parental leave, disability discrimination and accommodation, sexual harassment, and anti-retaliation law. I am honored to work alongside and fight on behalf of my courageous clients.
I am a proud member of the Bar Association of Erie County, the Women's Bar Association of the State of New York- Western New York Chapter, and the National Employment Lawyers Association of New York.
Bar Admissions
State of New York
United States District Court, W.D.N.Y
Education
SUNY Buffalo Law School, Juris Doctor
SUNY Buffalo, School of Architecture & Planning, Masters in Urban Planning
Brandeis University, Bachelors
Community
Bar Association of Erie County, Chair of Labor Law Committee
Women's Bar Association of the State of New York - Western NY Chapter, Local Director
WBASNY-WNY, Co-Chair of the Working Parents Committee
Temple Beth Zion, Trustee
Kadimah, Executive Committee At-Large Member, Former Board Member
Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo, Former Secretary and Former Trustee
Housing Opportunities Made Equal (H.O.M.E.), Former Board Member
Allentown Association, Former Board Member
Presentations / CLEs
Co-Presenter, "Long Covid and Workplace Reasonable Accommodations," Bar Association of Erie County, 2024 Labor & Employment Law Update CLE, April 11, 2024.
Co-Presenter, "Workplace Leave and Lactation Rights for Post-Partum Parents," WBASNY-WNY and UB Law sponsored CLE, March 12, 2024.
Co-Presenter, "#MeToo Movement: Current Legislative and Workplace Impacts and Special Ethical Considerations for Lawyers," UB Law Alumni Association, April 24, 2018.
Presenter, "Pumping at Work- A Look at State and Federal Workplace Lactation Rights," October 21, 2016.
Firm Values
To listen and provide responsive counsel.
Attorney-client relationships start by the client telling their story. This can be very difficult. But the nature of litigation is the telling and re-telling of each party's position. My goal is to make telling your story as easy as possible as you pursue justice. I do this by listening to your concerns, keeping you updated on your case, and taking the time to explain the legal process and your legal options as your matter progresses.
To problem-solve with an eye towards the future.
It is important to learn what would help bring resolution for the victim of the unlawful discrimination, and how this fits within available legal options. Sometimes, the matter can be simply addressed in a one-time consultation. Other times, filing a formal complaint with an administrative agency or court is the most viable option for an employee. In all cases, I take a problem-solving approach to how I handle matters.
To create accountability.
Accountability for the harm caused by discrimination, harassment, or a hostile work environment can come in many different forms and is often an important client goal. No one wants what happen to them to happen again or to a co-worker.
Advocating for employees.
Call/text 716-608-2180 or fill out the intake form below to find out if I can help.
