Mariann Meier Wang

The founder of Wang Hecker LLP in New York City, New York, Mariann Meier Wang is a seasoned attorney providing reliable representation to clients exclusively in matters of civil rights and employment law. Extending her service to people across New York, she leverages a tailored approach to litigation that integrates aggressive individual advocacy with a pursuit of systemic reform, successfully addressing complex civil rights violations, employment discrimination and institutional misconduct. With a career defined by her commitment to civil rights and social justice, Ms. Wang has advocated for victims of systemic abuse in both private and public sectors. She addresses institutional discrimination, wage theft and labor exploitation, holding law enforcement accountable. Through litigation against major offenders, she achieves financial compensation for clients and drives long-term reforms, recovering hundreds of millions for survivors and demonstrating her substantial impact on justice. Ms. Wang has achieved significant milestones, securing over $200 million for survivors of institutional childhood sexual abuse and successfully litigating complex Title IX and workplace assault claims. She has held negligent landlords and corporations accountable, notably leading a landmark Rikers Island class action that resulted in $33 million and essential reforms for 100,000 individuals subjected to illegal searches. Her work exemplifies a strong commitment to survivor advocacy and ensures her legal victories foster lasting societal progress for her clients. Graduating from Harvard University with a bachelor’s degree, Ms. Wang pursued her law degree at Columbia Law School. She received her Juris Doctor in 1996 and in the following year, she was admitted to practice law in New York. Additionally licensed to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit, the U.S. District Courts for the Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of New York, and the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, she ensures her clients receive quality representation at all levels.