Jennifer Hurley McGay

SPECIAL COUNSEL

631-465-0700

Ms. McGay is a seasoned litigation attorney working out of Hurwitz Fine’s Long Island office with more than 30 years of experience representing financial institutions, corporate clients, and individuals in complex disputes. She brings a practical, business-focused approach to litigation, combining deep legal knowledge with a clear understanding of her clients’ strategic objectives.

Ms. McGay’s practice spans a broad range of commercial litigation matters, including securities, class actions, employment, contract, consumer, construction, intellectual property, corporate governance, and business torts.

She regularly advises clients on risk assessment and pre-litigation strategy, helping them navigate potential disputes efficiently and effectively. When litigation is necessary, Ms. McGay manages all phases of the process, from initial case evaluation through trial and appeal, while also guiding clients through mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution.

In addition to her litigation practice, Ms. McGay serves as a trusted advisor on day-to-day business and legal issues. She counsels clients on employment matters, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance, and drafts and negotiates a wide range of agreements, including non-disclosure and non-compete agreements, consulting and settlement agreements, loan participation and forbearance agreements, asset purchase documents, and construction-related contracts. She also advises on internal investigations, disclosure and reporting obligations, and compliance with federal, state, and local laws.

Court Admissions

Courts of the State of New York

United States District Court
  - Eastern District of New York
  - Southern District of New York
  - Northern District of New York
  - Southern District of Ohio

Supreme Court of the United States

United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit   

Admitted to Practice

New York

Ohio

Education

University of Toledo College of Law (J.D., 1994)

University at Albany (B.S., 1991)

Professional Recognition

Recipient, Hofstra Outstanding Women in the Law Award

Professional Associations

Federal Bar Association (EDNY), Member Board of Directors, Membership Committee, Judicial Intern Academy Mentor, Moot Court Judge, Litigation Skills CLE Committee

Federal Bar Association (National, SDNY)

American Bar Association

Suffolk County Bar Association

Financial Women’s Association

Suffolk County Commercial Division Committee