Law Firms Add Expertise for Businesses Facing Sex Harass Claims

Former federal judge Shira A. Scheindlin will lead a new legal practice aimed at businesses and other groups facing sexual harassment and misconduct allegations in a higher stakes environment.

It’s the latest example of how law firms are taking on new roles and expanding or revamping their expertise to respond to scandals that have most recently rocked companies in entertainment, media, and other businesses. They’ve taken down stars, executives, and lesser knowns who harassed women, and are driving a national conversation about workplace culture.

At Stroock & Stroock & Lavan, Scheindlin will be working with former New York State ...