“Clients do not come first. Employees come first. If you take care of your employees, they will take care of the clients.” —Richard Branson
Black Marjieh & Sanford LLP was founded on the premise that individuals who are challenged by their work, and satisfied with their work-life balance, are more motivated, driven and committed to success.
Our Philosophy
Our firm’s culture embraces this outlook through encouraging collaboration, creativity and learning inside the office. Outside the office, we volunteer within the community and support the interests of our team. Our partners welcome innovative and new ideas from all levels of staff and are committed to constantly evolving.
Many law firms portray themselves as different. Here’s why we are. Black Marjieh & Sanford lawyers have always been cost-conscious, results-oriented, fierce advocates for our clients. What sets us apart is being able to do so while simultaneously maintaining a focus on being a great place to work. We focus on job satisfaction and, most importantly, respect and support for our attorneys and staff. Our philosophy results in a team that is truly invested and enthusiastic about their clients and work. We take pride in our achievements on behalf of clients, truly act as a cohesive team and drive each other to greater innovations and accomplishments. In addition, our philosophy forms the basis for continuity and meaningful long-term client-attorney relationships.
As a result of the people-first culture fostered at Black Marjieh & Sanford, we have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 2022-2023. We have also been recognized as one of Fortune’s Best 50 Small Workplaces for 2018. The certification and recognition are based on a structured process including employee surveys about the workplace environment. 100% of our team reported that the Black Marjieh & Sanford workplace is great, that people care about each other, 
and that they are proud to tell others they work here. The official Great Places to Work review highlights Black Marjieh & Sanford Perks and Programs, including free gym memberships, karaoke and happy hour Fridays, HQ Trivia Time, frequent team lunches, and team volunteering events. But more than that, we truly care about each other and help each other succeed.
Black Marjieh & Sanford was also selected by The Lawyering and Parenting Committee of the Westchester Women’s Bar Association as the 2019 winner of the WWBA Family Friendly Employer Award!
DIVERSITY AS A CORE PRINCIPLE
Black Marjieh & Sanford is a 100% women-owned firm that values diversity and inclusiveness. We are honored to be nationally certified as a Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) by NWBOC (National Women Business Owners Corporation), the first national certifier of WBEs. This certification is a formal recognition of the significant influence women have on the growth and culture of our firm.
We foster an environment of learning, growth, and opportunities, with a focus on work-life balance and cultural awareness. Our firm cultivates an environment that reflects differences and values all perspectives, enhancing the creative thinking we apply to address our clients’ needs. Our commitment to diversity is reflected in our recruitment, hiring, and training practices.
GIVING BACK TO OUR COMMUNITIES
We pride ourselves on integrity and shared effort. This inspires our spirit of volunteerism. Our team members are well-rounded individuals who are passionate about the law and the greater world as well. Black Marjieh & Sanford strives to make a difference by participating in charitable giving and activities that reflect the causes of our associates, staff, and partners. We support the needs of our communities through donations and days of service, including each of these amazing organizations:
- ASPCA
- Offrejoie
- Byram Hills Education Foundation
- New York Law School
- Arab American National Museum
- Brooklyn Women’s Bar Association Foundation, Inc.
- Integrity Children’s Fund
- Holiday Gifts For Kids-Toys for Tots
- TUFSD Spring Benefit Event
- Hillside Food Outreach Dancing with the Stars Event
- March of Dimes
- Horseman Football Boosters Club
- Mediterranean People and Communities
- Youth Wind Ensemble of Westchester
- Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
- Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley
- Feeding Westchester
- Habitat for Humanity
- Support Connection – Breast & Ovarian Cancer Support
- Friends of Karen – Supporting Critically ill children and their families
- Binghamton University – Alumni Global Day of Service
There’s no one-size-fits-all solution at Black Marjieh & Sanford because we are constantly evolving to find the best way to do great things, inside and outside the practice of law.
