Meet Christine Hintze
Christine Hintze is an employment attorney at Phillips & Associates, representing employees in high-stakes workplace matters involving sexual harassment, hostile work environment, discrimination, and retaliation.
Her practice centers on cases where there is a clear power imbalance, including situations involving:
- Supervisors or managers
- Law firm partners
- Business owners and executives
Christine works closely with clients to document patterns of conduct, identify legal claims under New York and federal law, and position cases for maximum value through early leverage and, when necessary, litigation.
What She Handles
Christine represents employees in cases involving:
- Sexual harassment (verbal, physical, and digital)
- Quid pro quo harassment and coercive workplace relationships
- Retaliation after reporting harassment or discrimination
- Hostile work environment claims
- Gender, pregnancy, and disability discrimination
Her cases often involve employees who were subjected to inappropriate comments, pressure for relationships, unwanted touching, or adverse treatment after setting boundaries or speaking up.
Her Approach
Christine’s approach is direct and strategic.
She focuses on:
- Identifying the strongest legal claims early
- Preserving key evidence, including texts, emails, and timelines
- Building leverage before filing suit whenever possible
· Preparing every case as if it may go to trial
This approach allows her to pursue meaningful outcomes while maintaining control over the pace and direction of the case.
Who She Represents
Christine frequently represents:
- Executive assistants and personal assistants
- Hospitality and service industry professionals
- Paralegals and law firm employees
· Corporate employees and young professionals
Many of her clients are dealing with harassment by someone who has control over their role, compensation, or career trajectory.
Why Clients Seek Out Christine
Clients come to Christine when they want clarity and direction in situations that are often confusing and high-pressure.
They are typically asking:
- Was this illegal, even if the relationship seemed consensual at first?
- What happens if I report this?
- Can I still bring a claim if I never went to HR?
Christine provides clear answers grounded in how these cases actually play out, not just what the law says in theory.
If you believe you have been subjected to sexual harassment, discrimination, or retaliation at work, you can speak confidentially with Christine Hintze and the team at Phillips & Associates.