Allison Van Kampen

Partner

My Legal Practice

I work primarily with people who have mental health issues or disabilities, pregnant women and young mothers, people of color, and women who have experienced sexual harassment and assault at work.

Typically, my clients are highly accomplished individuals who have worked in leadership positions across tech, finance, startups, luxury goods, retail, marketing, media, and healthcare. What connects them is they often experience gaslighting, harassment, retaliation and other injustices at work, simply because of who they are.

Despite not living in my client’s shoes, I do everything in my power to walk in them while we work together. I learn the good, the bad, and the ugly from my clients. That way I can effectively tell their story and advocate for justice.

My clients are informed and driving our work every step of the way, but I’m also prepared to take the wheel when the situation calls for it.

Notable Cases

Negotiated a sizeable exit package for a tech executive who was sexually assaulted at a work event and was retaliated against for reporting it.
Negotiated an exit package for a Black finance executive who suffered from racial harassment at work.
Negotiated a large settlement against the doctor of a prominent hospital, after they were alleged to have sexually assaulted patients.

Credentials

B.A., University of Colorado at Boulder
J.D., University of Illinois College of Law
Admitted only in New York, New Jersey, and North Carolina
Admitted to the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York; and the District of New Jersey
Served as a judicial extern for Hon. Thomas Scully in the Superior Court of New Jersey
Clerked for Hon. Linda Grasso Jones in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Monmouth Vicinage
Member of the American Bar Association

My Story

I come from a family of mental health advocates who deeply care about social causes. My father was a social worker who helped kidney dialysis patients, and my mother, who had a second career as a lawyer, was the first woman at her law firm to demand a flexible working schedule for mothers.

I began my career in family law. Looking back, it was the perfect starting point because family and work are intertwined, and the two areas often come in conflict. I then began helping employees, working under the wing of a woman known as the “lioness” of employment law. I’m proud to continue in her legacy. No matter what problem I’m trying to solve, I’m always all in, working to defend some of the most vulnerable people in corporate America.

Client Review

Allison helped me after I was terminated from an executive position. Not only did she take the time to listen to my experiences, but she consistently demonstrated her commitment to help me during a challenging time. I’m deeply grateful for Allison and would wholeheartedly recommend her to other employees.

Chief Operating Officer

Allison understood both the language and landscape of my world, and that gave me a tremendous advantage. She treated me with genuine empathy and respect, and balanced compassion with sharp strategic insight, representing my best interests with skill and determination. As a negotiator, she was laser-focused and unwavering, securing a fair resolution while ensuring my voice was heard.

Big Tech Professional

Allison was hands-on, communicative, and she fought for my interests! Her professionalism and persistence resulted in a superb and timely outcome. I would highly recommend Allison to anyone, including to represent members of my family.

Former General Manager

Allison guided me through a complex severance negotiation with clarity and compassion. She treated me like a human, not a case file, routinely checking in to make sure our approach was right for me – not just legally, but professionally and emotionally. Allison is an amazing attorney: exceptional strategist, advocate, and partner. I would recommend her without hesitation.

Senior Technology Executive

To put it simply, Allison saved my life at a moment when my mental health was shaky due to my abrupt departure from my long-time employer. She helped me feel understood at a time when I felt like the world was against me. In the end, she couldn’t have negotiated a better deal or been a better advocate. I’m forever grateful to her.

Brand Strategy Executive

Working with Ali was a transformative experience during one of the most difficult chapters of my life. From the start, she treated me with compassion and respect, never minimizing my lived experience as a Black woman. She held my former employer accountable in ways that affirmed my dignity and upheld the importance of standing up against systemic injustice.

Former Big Tech Employee

Allison is a consummate professional – in her demeanor, her ability to listen and appreciate my concerns, her negotiations, and her savvy knowledge of the law. I was so delighted with the superb work she did for me.

Senior Healthcare Professional

Women of color often deal with insidious behavior in the workplace. Allison comes the closest to getting that, without being a woman of color herself. In the end, Allison and my team at O&G stood out in the best way, treating me with compassion and even helping me seek self-care during my legal dispute.

Nonprofit Professional

Allison’s knowledge, candor, and confidence were strong beacons that made me believe. With her on my side, I slept well for the first time in months.

Senior Corporate Operations Leader

Allison helped me with an employment issue and was fantastic to work with. She handled the heavy lifting while in her third trimester, which still impresses me every time I think about it.

Senior Executive

Allison is the absolute best. She made me feel comfortable and confident during a tough time, always having my best interest in mind. While I hope I never need it, I would love to work with her again.

Senior Operations Leader

Allison's professionalism and guidance was outstanding. She was extremely knowledgeable and experienced, and offered thoughtful strategies throughout negotiations, while balancing the human and legal sides of my case brilliantly.

Senior Risk Management Leader

When I sent Allison a frantic text on a Saturday morning about documents I received late Friday, she immediately offered to talk within an hour. You can't ask for a better experience.

Senior Business Leader

Allison has the perfect balance between guiding you towards the strongest decisions and ensuring you remain fully empowered. I will continue to refer her to anyone who needs representation.

Attorney

Allison is a true professional who guided me through every step of a difficult discrimination case. She made a harrowing ordeal much easier, and we got a good outcome for my case.

Creative Professional

I came to Allison with a complex employment separation and she immediately listened and jumped in. Though it was a grueling process, Allison was professional, assertive, and truly formidable – a force to be reckoned with.

Senior Design Professional

I was dealing with workplace discrimination, disability retribution, and trauma. The team at O&G had empathy, fought like an injured mother for my settlement, and when I was filled with doubt and fear, Ali alleviated my concerns and kept me focused on the end goal.

IT Director