Sydney Oliver is an associate in the Construction Litigation practice group. Sydney’s practice involves civil litigation defense related to New York State Labor Law claims, construction defects, complex torts, and premises liability. Sydney represents property owners, developers, construction managers, general contractors, subcontractors, individuals, and private and municipal entities, among others. With a practical, results-oriented approach to litigation, Sydney joined the firm’s Construction Litigation practice with a background in state government and a passion for advocacy.
Practice Areas
Industries
Admissions
- New York
- New Jersey
Education
- J.D., Brooklyn Law School, 2025
- B.A., The Evergreen State College, 2018
Honors and Awards
- Judge Leo I. Glasser Graduation Prize – Brooklyn Law School, 2025
- The Hon. Theodore T. Jones Memorial Scholarship – Brooklyn Bar Association, 2025
- Brooklyn Law School Public Service Gold Award (1000+ pro bono hours) – 2025
- Brooklyn Law School Public Service Leadership Award – 2025
- Michael Madow Bar Grant – 2025
- American Bar Association National Arbitration Competition – Semifinalist ’24-‘25
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award – Anti-Discrimination Law 2023
- Edward V. Sparer Public Interest Fellow
- Dean’s Merit Scholarship – Brooklyn Law School
- Richardson Scholarship – Brooklyn Law School
- Foundation Scholarship – The Evergreen State College
- Merit Scholarship – The Evergreen State College
- Scholastic Achievement Award – The Evergreen State College