Glen A. Kendall, Esq.
Litigation Counsel | Driving CPG Legal Strategy | Risk Management & Dispute Resolution Leader
(917) 410-1216
I manage litigation as in-house counsel for a leading, publicly-traded beverage company, building on over a decade of experience as a private civil litigator in Manhattan. Throughout my career, I have represented clients across a broad range of industries, including professional services, healthcare, finance, technology, hospitality, media, and more. I am known for being a zealous advocate, creative problem-solver, and trusted advisor. I have a talent for distilling complex issues into clear, actionable insights, enabling effective decision-making and strategic solutions. With a strong ability to listen and a knack for sound judgment, I excel at breaking down barriers and bringing parties together. Whether handling high-stakes matters or delivering practical solutions, I pride myself on being highly prepared, approachable, and committed to achieving results that serve my company's best interests.
Areas of Focus
Business Litigation
Class Actions
Consumer Law
Corporate Law
Cybersecurity and Data Privacy
ESG
Food and Beverage Regulation
Intellectual Property
Labor and Employment Law
Negligence and Personal Injury
Product Liability
Real Estate
Securities
Bar Admissions
New York
Connecticut
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Education
Cornell University (Ithaca, NY) - B.S., Industrial and Labor Relations (2006)
Brooklyn Law School (Brooklyn, NY) - J.D. (2010)
Professional Associations
Association of Corporate Counsel
Brooklyn Law School Alumni Association
Cornell ILR Alumni Association
New York American Inn of Court
New York City Bar Association
Representative History as Private Counsel
Commercial Litigation: Served as trial co-counsel in a breach of contract case involving a $63 million stock purchase agreement, securing a $5.1 million judgment.
Fraud: Defended a startup CEO in a breach of contract and fraud action brought by a majority shareholder, resulting in dismissal of all claims.
Executive Compensation and Discrimination:. Represented a former general counsel in an age discrimination and breach of contract dispute over unpaid bonuses and commissions.
Trade Secrets: Represented a blockchain technology company in trade secret misappropriation and NDA breach litigation, achieving a settlement.
Intellectual Property: Advocated for an author in a copyright infringement case against a book publisher and author, leading to a successful settlement.
Employment & Restrictive Covenants: Defended a psychotherapist in a non-solicitation and breach of contract case, successfully securing dismissal of non-solicitation claims on summary judgment.
Financial & Enforcement Proceedings: Represented a real estate developer in a sanctions hearing concerning allegations of asset transfers in violation of a levy and the seizure of his bank account.
Property Dispute: Successfully represented an individual in a trial and related appeal concerning a common law marriage dispute, defeating claims for breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
Financial & Securities Litigation: Represented an investment banking division in a breach of contract dispute over collateralized debt obligations, drafting a summary judgment motion that facilitated settlement.
Whistleblower & Employment Litigation: Defended a publicly traded pharmaceutical company in a Sarbanes-Oxley Act whistleblower retaliation case, handling post-trial briefing to challenge the judgment.
Shareholder & Investment Dispute: Represented a major shareholder in a derivative suit against an investment advisor for alleged reckless deviations from sound investment principles.
Professional Malpractice & Fraud: Advocated for investors in claims against attorneys and accountants accused of fraud and malpractice related to disallowed real estate tax shelter transactions.
Intellectual Property & Trade Secrets: Defended a biotechnology company against claims of idea misappropriation concerning the development of medical diagnostic devices.
Investment & Contract Dispute: Represented a client in enforcing investment agreements against an estate, seeking over $1 million in underpayments and proceeds from stock redemption in a major restaurant group.
White-Collar Criminal Defense: Assisted in defending a radiologist indicted in a large-scale no-fault insurance fraud case, including drafting pretrial motions and participating in hearings. Resulted in case dismissal.
Consumer Fraud & Business Torts: Represented a professional athlete in a fraud and deceptive business practices case related to counterfeit jewelry.
Real Estate & Tax Litigation: Successfully litigated summary judgment motions on behalf of a luxury condominium developer in a dispute with unit owners over tax abatement expenses.
Employment & Trade Secrets Dispute: Represented a public relations firm in claims against a former employee for tortious interference, breach of loyalty, and misappropriation of proprietary information, leading to a settlement.
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