Prodromos “Paul” Tsenesidis is an employment litigator with trial experience who defends and counsels employers in all facets of employment law, from class and collective actions to individual plaintiff lawsuits and administrative charges.

Paul has litigated a broad range of matters in arbitration and federal and state courts including retaliation, discrimination, breach of contract, restrictive covenants, and wage and hour claims. He also represents clients in administrative proceedings and government investigations.

Before entering private practice, Paul served as an Assistant District Attorney with the Bronx District Attorney’s Office, where he prosecuted a variety of misdemeanor and felony offenses from investigation through trial. As a prosecutor, Paul gained first-chair trial, hearing, oral argument, and grand jury experience.

Paul combines his prosecutorial background with his employment law expertise to develop litigation strategies that position employers for successful business-oriented outcomes.

In addition to his litigation practice, Paul regularly advises and counsels employers across a variety of industries on a wide range of workplace issues including wage and hour compliance, employee mobility matters, and discipline decisions. He also partners with clients to develop and update employee handbooks and workplace policies designed to minimize legal exposure and promote compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws. He values building long-term partnerships with clients and takes pride in serving as a trusted resource they can turn to for practical employment counsel.

  • St. John's University School of Law, J.D.
    • Dean’s List
    • Dean’s Award of Excellence; Wage & Hour Law (Spring 2019); Deposition Practice (Spring 2018)
    • Member, Frank S. Polestino Trial Advocacy Institute
    • Senior Staff Member, Journal of Civil Rights and Economic Development
    • Fellow, Center for Trial and Appellate Advocacy
    • Recipient, St. Thomas Moore Scholarship; Hellenic Lawyers Associate Scholarship
  • Stony Brook University, M.A., Public Policy
  • Stony Brook University, B.A., cum laude

Admissions

Bar Admissions

  • New York

Court Admissions

  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 2nd Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District, New York
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District, New York

  • Fluent in Greek

I was born and raised in New York City. I am a huge sports fan who loves to root for the Mets, Knicks, New York Giants, St. John’s University Red Storm, and Aris F.C.