Judie Saunders is a Partner with ASK LLP, a national law firm offering individuals and corporations, bankruptcy, transactional and litigation services. Judie leads the firm’s Sexual Abuse and Human Trafficking Department. Judie has more than twenty years of experience litigating cases involving sexual abuse, sexual harassment, and discrimination. Judie has represented survivors in cases against USA Gymnastics, local and state governments, and clergy abuse survivors. Judie has extensive courtroom experience, including conducting administrative hearings and jury trials. Judie is an arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association (AAA) and International Institution of Conflict Prevention & Resolution (CPR). 

Prior to ASK LLP, Judie represented and counseled numerous high-profile clients including Olympians, NCAA Division I student athletes and elite gymnasts, where she sought redress for injuries sustained due to abusive coaching practices. Judie also spent a significant amount of her career in politics, including as a legislative analyst for New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, and as a staff member on several state and national campaigns.

Q. What year did you join NJAJ?
A. I recall joining in 2015 and later renewing my membership in 2022.  I need to fact check this information.

Q. Why did you join NJAJ?
A. NJAJ’s offerings of community, learning and networking opportunities make NJAJ a worthy investment.

Q. Why did you become involved in the WTLC?
A. WTLC members inspire me.  Every time I leave a WTLC event I am excited about the future of diversity in the NJ bar.

Q. What do you like to do in your free time?
A. Any free moment I have is dedicated to sport.  I am fan of lacrosse, soccer, track, and field.  When I am not cheering on my son or a favorite sports team, you will find me running, boxing, spinning or weight training.  Pickleball is my next adventure if I could only find an open court.

Q. What is your favorite movie?
A. Black Panther because it symbolizes what is possible when Hollywood tells stories representative our shared cultures.