About Susan
Susan M. Corcoran is a principal in the White Plains, New York, office of Jackson Lewis, P.C. Susan is a seasoned employment counselor and litigator and is often thought of as the “go to” person on national workplace law issues for her clients.She is a co-leader of the firm’s Background Checks group, and serves as a resource on fair credit reporting act issues, as well as “ban the box” strategies. She taught a graduate employment law class for many years at Manhattanville College and frequently speaks before different groups on a variety of workplace law issues. She had recently served two terms as NYS SHRM Legislative Director, successfully participating in lobbying efforts to overturn New York’s annual WTPA notice requirement.Within Jackson Lewis, she has been a leader in the firm’s diversity initiatives by acting as co-leader of its Women’s Interest Network (“WIN”).Susan is passionate about community service and her pro bono work.
Susan M. Corcoran is a principal in the White Plains, New York, office of Jackson Lewis, P.C. Susan is a seasoned employment counselor and litigator and is often thought of as the “go to” person on national workplace law issues for her clients.
She is a co-leader of the firm’s Background Checks group, and serves as a resource on fair credit reporting act issues, as well as “ban the box” strategies. She taught a graduate employment law class for many years at Manhattanville College and frequently speaks before different groups on a variety of workplace law issues. She had recently served two terms as NYS SHRM Legislative Director, successfully participating in lobbying efforts to overturn New York’s annual WTPA notice requirement.
Within Jackson Lewis, she has been a leader in the firm’s diversity initiatives by acting as co-leader of its Women’s Interest Network (“WIN”).
Susan is passionate about community service and her pro bono work.
Practice Areas
Education
Professional Affiliations
Awards & Recognition
- Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Labor and Employment, White Plains (2026)
- Lawyer of the Year: Employment Law - Management, White Plains (2023)
- Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Labor and Employment, White Plains (2021)
- Lawyer of the Year: Employment Law - Management, White Plains (2019)
- Recognized: Employment Law - Management
- Recognized: Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Practice Area: Labor Law - Management
- Special Focus: COVID-19
- Recipient, 2003 Pro Bono Partnership Outstanding Volunteer Award
- Recipient, 2008 Pro Bono Partnership, Distinguished Service Award