Identifying High-Value Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Cases: Power, Retaliation, and Proof

February 23, 2026 9:00am

J. Bernard Alexander III
Partner
Alexander Morrison + Fehr, LLP (California)

Kelly Chanfrau
Partner
Chanfrau & Chanfrau (Florida)

Avi Kumin
Partner
Katz Banks Kumin (Washington DC)

Moderator:

Brittany A. Stevens
Partner
Phillips & Associates (New York)

This session will uncover fact patterns that consistently yield the highest settlement and verdict values in sexual harassment cases—particularly those involving powerful harassers such as CEOs, C-suite executives, business owners, law firm partners, and high-level supervisors.

Gain first-hand insights into how to frame the dynamics of different types of harassment for maximum impact in negotiations and at trial, and how to document the power imbalance to drive value.

Key discussion areas include:

  • Leveraging high-level harasser status to accelerate case value
  • Harassment types that resonate with juries and mediators
  • Building damages narratives around retaliation after ending a relationship
  • Key proof sources beyond direct testimony
  • Early expert integration to substantiate economic, emotional, and punitive damages