Case: EEOC v. MORGAN STANLEY

1:01-cv-08421 | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York

Filed Date: Sept. 10, 2001

Closed Date: July 12, 2007

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Case Summary

In September 2001, the New York District Office of the EEOC brought this suit against Morgan Stanley & Co, Inc. and Morgan Stanley Dean Witter in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. We do not have a copy of the complaint; therefore, the exact allegations involved are unknown. However, it appears from an EEOC press release that the complaint alleged that the defendant discriminated against the charging party, a female employee, and up to one hundred other women on th…
In September 2001, the New York District Office of the EEOC brought this suit against Morgan Stanley & Co, Inc. and Morgan Stanley Dean Witter in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. We do not have a copy of the complaint; therefore, the exact allegations involved are unknown. However, it appears from an EEOC press release that the complaint alleged that the defendant discriminated against the charging party, a female employee, and up to one hundred other women on the basis of sex in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Specifically, the defendant had a practice of paying female employees less than males for equal work and by restricting their opportunities for promotion and advancement. The charging party intervened in the suit in October 2001. After some scheduling orders and discovery, the defendant filed a motion for partial summary judgment in November 2002 which was denied in December. The parties participated in several settlement conferences throughout March, April, and May 2003. After several more motions for summary judgment, the parties submitted a proposed consent decree to the court in July 2004. In September 2005, the court finally approved the terms of the consent decree, and the case was settled. The decree has a duration of three years and contained non-discrimination and non-retaliation clauses. In addition, the decree required the defendant to: pay $54 million, provide anti-discrimination training, appoint an ombudsperson to implement the decree, report to the EEOC annually, and hire an outside monitor to review its anti-discrimination policies and procedures. Additionally, the defendant was required to implement programs to increase the promotion opportunities of high performance female employees.The decree was entered in 2004 and scheduled to last 2007. No further docket entries exist, so the case is closed.

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1:01-cv-08421

Docket (PACER)

EEOC v. Morgan Stanley & Co., et al

Oct. 5, 2005

Oct. 5, 2005

Docket

EEOC Files Sex Discrimination Lawsuit Against Morgan Stanley

EEOC v. Morgan Stanley & Co., et al

No Court

Sept. 10, 2001

Sept. 10, 2001

Press Release
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1:01-cv-08421

Consent Decree

EEOC and Schieffelin v. Morgan Stanley

July 13, 2004

July 13, 2004

Settlement Agreement

1:01-cv-08421

EEOC Litigation Settlement Report- July 2004

EEOC v. Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc.

No Court

Nov. 15, 2004

Nov. 15, 2004

Press Release

Office of General Counsel FY 2004 Annual Report - Summary of Accomplishments

EEOC v. Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc

No Court

Oct. 18, 2005

Oct. 18, 2005

Press Release

Resources

Docket

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Last updated April 10, 2026, 4:53 a.m.

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1 Sept. 10, 2001

COMPLAINT filed. Summons issued and Notice pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 636(c). . (dle) (Entered: 09/19/2001)

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Sept. 10, 2001

Case Designation

Sept. 10, 2001

Magistrate Judge Ronald L. Ellis is so designated. (dle)

2 Oct. 10, 2001

NOTICE OF MOTION/UNOPPOSED APPLICATION (FILED ON SERVICE DATE) by Morgan Stanley & Co., Morgan Stanley Dean; for an Order pursuant to Local Rule 1.3(c) for Emily Nicklin to appear pro hac vice to represent defendants, for an Order for Gabor Balassa to appear pro hac vice to represent defendants, for an Order for Andrew M. Johnstone to appear pro hac vice to represent defendants . Return date not indicated. Affidavit of Joseph Serino Jr., and Proposed Order attached. (kkc) (Entered: 10/12/2001)

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3 Oct. 11, 2001

RULE 1.9 CERTIFICATE filed by Morgan Stanley & Co., Morgan Stanley Dean . (bai) (Entered: 10/12/2001)

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4 Oct. 12, 2001

Memo-Endorsement on letter addressed to Judge Berman from Emily Nicklin, dated 10/11/01; counsel for the defendants write to request a pre-motion conference to seek leave to file a motion for a more definite statement of the allegations contained in the EEOC's complaint in this action. Government can respond in writing on 10/15/01 but Court's inclination is that "meet & confer" conferences can easily resolve these issues; also, I thought the parties were confident these issues could be resolved . ( signed by Judge Richard M. Berman ); Copies mailed. (kkc) (Entered: 10/15/2001)

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5 Oct. 16, 2001

Case Management Plan; status of settlement discussions on 11/29/01 at 1:30 p.m. with full authority; application to intervene granted on consent; refer to SDNY mediation forthwith; parties to meet & confer on all issues forthwith, including settlement . ( signed by Judge Richard M. Berman ); Copies mailed. Copy forwarded to Mediation Clerk. (kkc) (Entered: 10/16/2001)

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6 Oct. 16, 2001

ORDER; granting [2-1] motion for an Order pursuant to Local Rule 1.3(c) for Emily Nicklin to appear pro hac vice to represent defendants, granting [2-2] motion for an Order for Gabor Balassa to appear pro hac vice to represent defendants, granting [2-3] motion for an Order for Andrew M. Johnstone to appear pro hac vice to represent defendants. ( signed by Judge Richard M. Berman ); Copies mailed. Original document forwarded to Attorney Admissions Clerk. (kkc) (Entered: 10/16/2001)

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8 Nov. 2, 2001

DEMAND for jury trial by Allison Schieffelin . (cd) (Entered: 11/06/2001)

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7 Nov. 5, 2001

Order referring action to the Clerk to assign the above-entitled action to mediation. All issues are eligible. ( signed by Judge Richard M. Berman ) (djc) (Entered: 11/05/2001)

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9 Nov. 7, 2001

Notice of selection of mediator. (sc) (Entered: 11/07/2001)

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10 Nov. 28, 2001

Memo-Endorsement on letter addressed to Judge Berman from Michelle A. Caiola, dated 11/21/01. Re: EEOC writes on behalf of all parties regarding a scheduling issue. They are requesting that the 11/29/01 settlement conference be postponed until after 12/6/01; The Court is optimistic that a non-trial resolution is probable through good faith effort. 11/29/01 conference date is vacated. Advise the Court Deputy of status after 12/6/01 mediation . ( signed by Judge Richard M. Berman ); Copies mailed. (tp) (Entered: 11/29/2001)

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11 Nov. 29, 2001

ANSWER to Complaint by Morgan Stanley & Co., Morgan Stanley Dean (Attorney Andrew Johnstone, Gabor Balassa, Emily Nicklin from the Firm: Kirkland & Ellis); jury demand. (db) (Entered: 12/04/2001)

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12 Nov. 29, 2001

ANSWER to Complaint by Morgan Stanley & Co., Morgan Stanley Dean (Attorney Andrew Johnstone, Gabor Balassa, Emily Nicklin from the Firm: Kirkland & Ellis); jury demand. (db) (Entered: 12/04/2001)

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13 Jan. 22, 2002

JOINT SCHEDULING ORDER: Rule 26(a) Disclosures by 02/01/02; Close of fact discovery by 06/17/02; Plaintiffs' Expert Reports by 08/15/02; Defendants' Expert Reports if one report by 09/16/02; the parties also agree to discuss possible modifications to the number and length of depositions and number of interrogatories imposed under the FRCP after the parties' respective Rule 26(a) disclosures; Settlement conference - 09/26/02 at 11:00 a.m. with principals; ( signed by Judge Richard M. Berman ); Copies mailed. (djc) (Entered: 01/23/2002)

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Jan. 22, 2002

Set/Reset Deadlines

Jan. 22, 2002

Deadline(s) updated: set settlement conference for 11:00 a.m. on 9/26/02 ; (djc)

14 Jan. 23, 2002

Order that case be referred to the Clerk of Court for assignment to a Magistrate Judge for generel pretrial/after initial case management conference held by District Judge; Referred to Magistrate Judge Ronald L. Ellis. ( signed by Judge Richard M. Berman ) (djc) Modified on 01/24/2002 (Entered: 01/24/2002)

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15 Jan. 30, 2002

ORDER/PRETRIAL CONFERENCE: a conference will be held in this case by the Judge on 03/19/02 at 10:30 a.m. in Courtroom 20A, 500 Pearl Street; ( signed by Magistrate Judge Ronald L. Ellis ) (djc) (Entered: 01/30/2002)

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Feb. 4, 2002

Cashier's Received $ 75.00, Receipt # 429109 on 2/4/02. (db)

Feb. 4, 2002

Remark

16 Feb. 22, 2002

Memo-Endorsement on letter addressed to Judge Berman from Emily Nickin, dated 02/21/02; Take up these discovery issues with Magistrate Ellis (Ripp & Kanarek). See prim. Order entered 01/24/02. (By the way no need for multiple letters when I would do.) All dates set in this case are firm. Parties encouraged to focus on resolution ; ( signed by Judge Richard M. Berman ); Copies mailed. (djc) (Entered: 02/25/2002)

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17 Feb. 26, 2002

ORDER; the Court has scheduled trial in this matter for 11/4/02 at 9:00 a.m. ; joint jury instructions and a joint pretrial order are due on 10/7/02 ; a settlement conferenc is (already) scheduled for 9/26/02 at 11:00 a.m.; the Regional Director of the EEOC, the President of Morgan Stanley, and Ms. Schieffelin are requested to be in attendance at the settlement conference, in the event the issues are not able to be resolved prior to the conference . ( signed by Judge Richard M. Berman ); Copies mailed. (kkc) (Entered: 02/26/2002)

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18 March 13, 2002

Memo-Endorsement on letter addressed to Judge Berman from Michelle A. Caiola, dated 03/06/02; Fact discovery reset to 8/16/02 ; Plaintiff's experts to 09/16/02; pretrial submissions to 10/14/02 ; Settlement conference ( with officials previously indicated) remains for 09/26/02 at 11:00; trial remains for 11/04/02 at 9:00 a.m. ; ( signed by Judge Richard M. Berman ); Copies mailed. (djc) (Entered: 03/15/2002)

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19 April 1, 2002

NOTICE OF MOTION (filed on service date ) by EEOC pursuant to Local Rule 1.3(c) of the United States Distict Court for the Southern District of New York, for an Order admitting Michelle A. Caiola in this lawsuit . Return date not indicated. (yv) (Entered: 04/04/2002)

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20 April 4, 2002

Memo-Endorsement on letter addressed to Judge Berman from Michelle A.Caiola, dated 04/01/02. Re:granting [19-1] motion pursuant to Local Rule 1.3(c) of the United States Distict Court for the Southern District of New York, for an Order admitting Michelle A. Caiola in this lawsuit. ( signed by Judge Richard M. Berman ); Copies mailed. (docmt forwarded to atty admissions clerk) (djc) (Entered: 04/05/2002)

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21 April 8, 2002

NOTICE OF MOTION (filed on service date) by Morgan Stanley & Co., Morgan Stanley Dean for Helen E. Witt to appear pro hac vice ; Attached is Affidavit of Joseph Serino, Jr. in support; and Declaration of Helen E. Witt in support. (djc) (Entered: 04/09/2002)

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22 April 15, 2002

Memo-Endorsement on letter addressed to Judge Berman from Emily Nicklin, dated 4/12/02. Re: defendant Morgan Stanley requests a conference to confirm that the EEOC"s class is limited to IED-North America during a period date from 1/1/96. EEOC to respond with 2-3 pp letter by 4/18/02 (noon) & Counsel thereafter to set conference date with Deputy, if needed . ( signed by Judge Richard M. Berman ); Copies mailed. (kw) (Entered: 04/22/2002)

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23 April 23, 2002

Memo-Endorsement on letter addressed to Judge Berman from Michelle A. Caiola, dated 4/18/02; counsel writes to request that the Court deny defendants' procedurally infirm and factually and legally unsupported request to limit EEOC's complaint. Please take up with Magistrate Ellis . ( signed by Judge Richard M. Berman ); Copies mailed. (kkc) (Entered: 04/24/2002)

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24 April 30, 2002

Letter Brief filed by Morgan Stanley & Co., Morgan Stanley Dean addressed to Judge Berman from Emily Nicklin, dated 4/26/02; counsel writes to request a pre-motion conference to consider its objections to two oral ruling by Magistrate Judge Ellis. (kkc) (Entered: 05/03/2002)

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25 April 30, 2002

Memo-Endorsement on letter addressed to Judge Berman from Emily Nicklin, dated 4/26/02. Re: Morgan Stanley respectfully requests a pre-motion conference to consider its objections, pursuant to FRCP 72, to two oral rulings by Magistrate Judge Ellis. Counsel should discuss with Mag. Ellis at next conference & respectfully request a written ruling from him, e.g. as by reconsideration clarification, etc . ( signed by Judge Richard M. Berman ); Copies mailed. (kw) (Entered: 05/06/2002)

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26 May 1, 2002

ORDER; granting [21-1] motion for Helen E. Witt to appear pro hac vice; that an attorney admitted to practice pro hac vice is required to pay a $25.00 attorney admission fee and to present this Order to the intake deputy clerk in the Clerk's Office; when paying by mail, return a copy of this Order to the Clerk's Office with the required fee within 10 business days; the attorney admitted pro hac vice must serve a copy of this Order on all other counsel in this case . ( signed by Judge Richard M. Berman ); Copies mailed; forwarded this document to the attorney admissions clerk. (pl) Modified on 05/06/2002 (Entered: 05/06/2002)

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May 1, 2002

Pretrial Conference - Initial

May 1, 2002

PRETRIAL CONFERENCE held before Magistrate Judge Ronald L. Ellis . (bai)

May 7, 2002

CASHIER'S OFFICE REMARK on [21-1] motion for Helen E. Witt to appear pro hac vice in the amount of $25.00 paid on 5/7/02 Receipt # 438209. (db)

May 7, 2002

Cashiers Remark

27 May 10, 2002

ORDER GOVERNING THE PRODUCTION AND USE OF CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL, regarding procedures to be followed that shall govern the handling of confidential materials . ( signed by Magistrate Judge Ronald L. Ellis ); Copies mailed. (tp) (Entered: 05/10/2002)

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28 May 21, 2002

Objection(s) by third-party witnesses, Geoffery Raynor, Rob McCormick and Q Investments, L.P. to portion of a subpoena served upon them. (bai) (Entered: 05/23/2002)

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29 May 29, 2002

Memo-Endorsement on letter addressed to Judge Berman from Emily Nicklin, dated 5/28/02 Re: Morgan Stanley request for a pre-motion conference to consider its objections: see FRCP 72(a). I'm not sure what a conference would accomplish ( signed by Judge Richard M. Berman ); Copies mailed. (cd) (Entered: 05/30/2002)

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30 May 31, 2002

MEMORANDUM OPINION & ORDER 87007, this Court (1) Orders the parties to submit to the Court a joint proposed notice by 6/7/02, which complies with the safeguards indicated herein regarding communication with potential class members, and (2) Denies Morgan Stanley's request to limit disclosure of compensation and promotion data . ( signed by Magistrate Judge Ronald L. Ellis ); Copies mailed. (kw) (Entered: 06/03/2002)

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31 May 31, 2002

Memo-Endorsement on letter addressed to Judge Ellis from Helen E. Witt, dated 5/24/02, granting deft's request for an extension of time to 6/4/02 to submit a response to plntf's letter of 5/23/02 ( signed by Magistrate Judge Ronald L. Ellis ); Copies mailed (cd) (Entered: 06/04/2002)

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32 June 3, 2002

NOTICE OF MOTION by Morgan Stanley & Co., Morgan Stanley Dean for an order, for Thomas E. Dutton to appear pro hac vice as atty for defts ; Return Date not indicated. (sac) (Entered: 06/07/2002)

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33 June 10, 2002

Transcript of record of proceedings before Magistrate Judge Ronald L. Ellis for the date(s) of April 12, 2002. (jb) (Entered: 06/12/2002)

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34 June 13, 2002

SEALED DOCUMENT placed in vault. (wv) (Entered: 06/13/2002)

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39 June 13, 2002

NOTICE OF MOTION (filed on service date) by EEOC for an Order granting leave to amend EEOC's Complaint pursuant to Rule 15(a) of the FRCP . Return Date not indicated. Memorandum of law in support of motion attached. (yv) (Entered: 06/25/2002)

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35 June 14, 2002

SEALED DOCUMENT placed in vault. (js) (Entered: 06/17/2002)

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36 June 19, 2002

Memo-Endorsement on letter addressed to Judge Berman from Michelle A. Caiola, dated 6/17/02, granting the EEOC's request for an extension of time to 6/24/02 at noon, to respond to defts' letter, received on 6/14/02 ( signed by Judge Richard M. Berman ); Copies mailed. (cd) Modified on 06/24/2002 (Entered: 06/21/2002)

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37 June 19, 2002

ORDER; following plaintiff's notice of motion for leave to amend the complaint filed 6/13/02: (1) defendant serve its response on or before 6/24/02, and (2) plaintiff serve its reply papers, if any, on or before 7/1/02 . ( signed by Magistrate Judge Ronald L. Ellis ); Copies mailed. (pl) (Entered: 06/24/2002)

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38 June 21, 2002

ORDER granting [32-1] motion for an order, for Thomas E. Dutton to appear pro hac vice as atty for defts . ( signed by Judge Richard M. Berman ); Copies mailed; (forwarded orig. doc to the Atty Admissions Clerk) (cd) (Entered: 06/25/2002)

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40 June 24, 2002

Letter filed by Morgan Stanley & Co., Morgan Stanley Dean addressed to Anna Jadow, Intern to the Honorable Richard M. Berman from Joseph J. Cali, dated 6/19/02, re: certificate of admission to the Bar of Illinois. (yv) (Entered: 06/27/2002)

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June 27, 2002

CASHIER'S OFFICE REMARK on duplicate [38-1] order in the amount of $25.00 paid on 6/27/02 Receipt # 443614. (sac)

June 27, 2002

Cashiers Remark

48 June 28, 2002

MEMORANDUM OF LAW by Morgan Stanley & Co., Morgan Stanley Dean in opposition to [47-2] EEOC's Motion to amend complaint. (dh) (Entered: 07/11/2002)

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41 July 1, 2002

DECISION AND ORDER, that for the reasons contained herein, the Court affirms Judge Ellis' Order dated 5/28/02 . ( signed by Judge Richard M. Berman ); Copies mailed. (tp) (Entered: 07/03/2002)

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42 July 1, 2002

Memo-Endorsement on letter addressed to Judge Berman from Michelle A. Caiola, dated 6/28/02. Re: The EEOC writes requesting extension of the discovery period until 4/15/03. Don't count on it.!! Defendants to respond with Brief (2-3 pp) letter by 7/5/02 (noon). Plaintiff's may need to contact D.C. Office for reinforcements because trial on 11/4/02 is still the goal. Sanctions -- not extensions -- may be warranted. The COurt's initial reaction is that this request is naieve . ( signed by Judge Richard M. Berman ); Copies mailed. (tp) Modified on 07/08/2002 (Entered: 07/03/2002)

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43 July 2, 2002

Memo-Endorsement on letter addressed to Magistrate Judge Ellis from Kam Wong, dated 6/27/02: Granting EEOC's request for extension of time until 7/9/02 to submit its reply to the [39-1] motion for an Order granting leave to amend EEOC's Complaint pursuant to Rule 15(a) of the FRCP . ( signed by Magistrate Judge Ronald L. Ellis ); Copies mailed. (tp) (Entered: 07/03/2002)

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44 July 2, 2002

ORDER, that for the reasons set forth herein, the parties are directed immediately to contact the Court Deputy Christine Murray (212-805-6715) in order to arrange the date and time for the conference . ( signed by Judge Richard M. Berman ); Copies mailed. (tp) (Entered: 07/03/2002)

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45 July 3, 2002

SEALED DOCUMENT placed in vault. (wv) (Entered: 07/09/2002)

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46 July 8, 2002

SEALED DOCUMENT placed in vault. (wv) (Entered: 07/09/2002)

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51 July 8, 2002

NOTICE OF MOTION (filed on service date) by Morgan Stanley & Co., Morgan Stanley Dean for an order admitting Kathryn F. Taylor to this bar for the purposes of this action . Return Date not indicated . Affidavit of Joseph Serino attached. (dle) (Entered: 07/12/2002)

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47 July 9, 2002

Memo-Endorsement on letter addressed to Judge Berman from Emily Nicklin, dated 7/5/02 Re: Morgan Stanley's request that the Court deny the EEOC's request for an extension of discovery and deferral of the 11/4/02 trial date: judging from the amount of time it's taking for plntfs to schedule the conference called for in the Courts 7/2/02 order, the issue may well be one of litigation efficiency. Exhibit 16, pp 268 + 367 approach won't work at trial ( signed by Judge Richard M. Berman ); Copies mailed. (cd) Modified on 07/12/2002 (Entered: 07/11/2002)

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49 July 9, 2002

REPLY by EEOC to Defendants' Memorandum in Opposition to [39-1] motion for an Order granting leave to amend EEOC's Complaint pursuant to Rule 15(a) of the FRCP. (sb) (Entered: 07/11/2002)

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57 July 9, 2002

Letter filed by EEOC addressed to Mag. Judge Ellis from Parisis G. Filippatos, dated 7/5/02, re: to correct the scurrilous misinformation that Defendants have put before the Court in their submission of June 28, 2002 ("Defendants" Letter"). (pl) (Entered: 07/17/2002)

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50 July 10, 2002

ORDER, in anticipation of the 7/19/02 conference, the Court respectfully requests that the principals be fully conversant with (i) the status of the case, (ii) trial procedures, and (iii) settlement. The Court is expecting that the following persons, among others, will be present at the conference: the Morgan Stanley President, the EEOC Regional Director for NY, and the EEOC Associate General Counsel from Washington, DC ( signed by Judge Richard M. Berman ); Copies mailed. (cd) (Entered: 07/11/2002)

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52 July 10, 2002

ORDER, reset fact discovery due for 9/13/02. Plaintiff's expert discovery is extended to 9/23/02 . ( signed by Judge Richard M. Berman ); Copies mailed. (kw) (Entered: 07/15/2002)

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53 July 10, 2002

UNOPPOSED NOTICE OF MOTION by Morgan Stanley & Co., Morgan Stanley Dean pursuant to Rule 1.3(c) of this Court's Local Rules, for an Order admitting pro hac vice Brian P. Kavanaugh, to this bar for the purposes of this action . Return Date not indicated. Affidavit of Joseph Serino, Jr., Brian P. Kavanaugh in support of motion and Proposed Order attached. (yv) (Entered: 07/16/2002)

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54 July 10, 2002

NOTICE OF MOTION (FILED ON SERVICE DATE) by Morgan Stanley & Co., Morgan Stanley Dean for an order pursuant to Local Rule 1.3 for Frederick L. Block to appear pro hac vice . Affidaivits of Joseph Serino and Frederick L. Block in support and proposed order attached. Return Date not indicated. (moc) (Entered: 07/16/2002)

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55 July 16, 2002

Transcript of record of proceedings before Judge Richard M. Berman for the date(s) of 5/01/02 at 3:45 pm. (gf) (Entered: 07/16/2002)

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56 July 16, 2002

SEALED DOCUMENT placed in vault. (wv) (Entered: 07/17/2002)

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58 July 16, 2002

NOTICE of attorney appearance for Morgan Stanley & Co., Morgan Stanley Dean Kirkland & Ellis. (kw) (Entered: 07/18/2002)

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59 July 19, 2002

NOTICE OF MOTION by EEOC for Raechel L. Adams to appear pro hac vice for EEOC ; Return Date not indicated (cd) (Entered: 07/22/2002)

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60 July 24, 2002

Memo-Endorsement on letter addressed to Judge Berman from Emily Nicklin, dated 7/19/02. Re: defendant requests a pre-motion conference to consider it objection, pursuant to F.R.C.P. 72, to the EEOC's interpretation of an oral ruling by Mag. Judge Ellis issued from the bench on 7/9/02; respectfully referred to Judge Ellis . ( signed by Judge Richard M. Berman ); Copies mailed. (pl) (Entered: 07/26/2002)

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61 July 26, 2002

ORDER granting [54-1] motion for an order pursuant to Local Rule 1.3 for Frederick L. Block to appear pro hac vice ( signed by Judge Richard M. Berman ); Copies mailed. (docmt forwarded to atty admissions clerk) (djc) (Entered: 07/29/2002)

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62 July 26, 2002

ORDER granting [53-1] motion pursuant to Rule 1.3(c) of this Court's Local Rules, for an Order admitting pro hac vice Brian P. Kavanaugh, to this bar for the purposes of this action . ( signed by Judge Richard M. Berman ); Copies mailed. (docmt forwarded to atty admissions clk) (djc) (Entered: 07/29/2002)

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63 July 26, 2002

ORDER granting [51-1] motion for an order admitting Kathryn F. Taylor to this bar for the purposes of this action. ( signed by Judge Richard M. Berman ); Copies mailed. (docmt forwarded to atty admissions clk) (djc) (Entered: 07/29/2002)

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64 July 26, 2002

ORDER; granting [59-1] motion for Raechel L. Adams to appear pro hac vice for EEOC . ( signed by Judge Richard M. Berman ); Copies mailed. (docmt forwarded to atty admissions clk) (djc) (Entered: 07/29/2002)

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65 Aug. 1, 2002

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Pro Hac Vice Order as to EEOC, Allison Schieffelin by Fax on 7/24/02. (sb) (Entered: 08/06/2002)

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66 Aug. 8, 2002

Letter filed by Morgan Stanley & Co., Morgan Stanley Dean addressed to Honorable Richard M. Berman from Emily Nicklin, dated 8/8/02, re: request for a pre-motion conference to consider its objection, to an oral ruling by Magistrate Judge Ellis on 7/25/02, granting the EEOC's motion for leave to amend its complaint. Received in night deposit box on 8/8/02 at 6:13 p.m. (yv) (Entered: 08/12/2002)

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67 Aug. 8, 2002

Letter filed by Morgan Stanley & Co., Morgan Stanley Dean addressed to Honorable Richard M. Berman from Emily Nicklin, dated 8/8/02, re: request for a pre-motion conference to consider its objections, to an oral ruling by Magistrate Judge Ellis, which denied Morgan Stanley's request for an order confirming that the class encompassed in the EEOC's suit cannot be broader than the class it investigated and conciliated. Received in night deposit box on 8/8/02 at 6:13 p.m. (yv) (Entered: 08/12/2002)

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68 Aug. 14, 2002

Memo-Endorsement on letter addressed to Judge Berman from Emily Nicklin, dated 8/8/02. Re: defendant request that the Court overrule Mag. Judge Ellis' determination and confirm that the eligible clas encompassed in the EEOC's suit can be no broader than the extent of its investigation and conciliation --Morgan Stanley's Institutional Equity Division ("IED") in North America during a period commencing on 1/1/96; I must be having a (double) vision problem. I could swear I saw 2 letters, each dated 8/8/02 from Morgan, Stanley, & each complaining about the Magistrates 7/25/02 ruling. EEOC to submit 1 (2-3pp) response to counsel thereafter to set phone conference with Court Deputy . ( signed by Judge Richard M. Berman ); Copies mailed. (pl) (Entered: 08/15/2002)

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69 Aug. 22, 2002

Memo-Endorsement on letter addressed to Judge Berman from Kam S. Wong & Michelle A. Caiola, dated 8/16/02. Re: plaintiff request that Your Honor affirm Mag. Jduge Ellis's rulings of 7/25/02 1) granting EEOC's motion for leave to amend its complaint & 2) denying Dft's motion to limit EEOC's complaint temporally and geographically; the Court is unable to rule fully since it cannot interpret which of two applications (of identical date) Morgan Stanley is making. Both applications are therefore denied without prejduice to a single (2-3 pp) submission by 8/22/02 (noon) . ( signed by Judge Richard M. Berman ); Copies mailed. (pl) (Entered: 08/27/2002)

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72 Aug. 27, 2002

Memo-Endorsement on letter addressed to Judge Berman from Emily Nicklin, dated 8/23/02; Morgan Stanley & Co. submits this letter to the Court that EEOC's motion for leave to amend its complaint be denied. EEOC to advise the court whether it relies on prior letter response or to submit new (2-3pp) letter response by 8/29/02 . ( signed by Judge Richard M. Berman ); Copies mailed. (jco) (Entered: 09/09/2002)

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70 Aug. 30, 2002

Transcript of record of proceedings before Magistrate Judge Ronald L. Ellis for the date(s) of July 9, 2002. (jw) (Entered: 08/30/2002)

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71 Sept. 4, 2002

ORDER, that for the reasons set forth, it is unrealistic to pursu a November 2002 trial date. The current trial date is hereby vacated ; The discovery deadline is extended to 12/13/02 (fact and expert) ; A further status/scheduling conference will be held at 10:00 a.m. on 12/20/02 . ( signed by Judge Richard M. Berman ); Copies mailed. (tp) (Entered: 09/06/2002)

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73 Sept. 5, 2002

AMENDED COMPLAINT by EEOC (Government Answer due on 9/16/02 for Morgan Stanley Dean, for Morgan Stanley & Co. ) amending [1-1] complaint ; Summons issued. Jury Trial Demanded. (djc) (Entered: 09/10/2002)

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74 Sept. 20, 2002

MEMORANDUM OPINION & ORDER #87457, employees of Morgan Stanley, former or current, who have signed releases may communicate freely with the EEOC regarding gender discrimination claims, notwithstanding any non-assistance clauses in their release agreements. Employees of Morgan Stanley to whom the 2001 Code of Conduct applies may communicate freely with the EEOC about this action . ( signed by Magistrate Judge Ronald L. Ellis ); Copies mailed. (kw) (Entered: 09/24/2002)

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75 Sept. 24, 2002

ANSWER by Morgan Stanley & Co., Morgan Stanley Dean to [73-1] amended complaint. (Attorney Helen E. Witt from the Firm: Kirkland & Ellis); jury demand. (gf) (Entered: 09/30/2002)

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76 Oct. 1, 2002

Transcript of record of proceedings before Judge Richard M. Berman for the date(s) of June 27, 2002. (jw) (Entered: 10/01/2002)

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77 Oct. 4, 2002

Transcript of record of proceedings before Magistrate Judge Ronald L. Ellis for the date(s) of August 6, 2002. (jw) (Entered: 10/04/2002)

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78 Oct. 9, 2002

Transcript of record of proceedings before Magistrate Judge Ronald L. Ellis for the date(s) of 7/25/02. (df) (Entered: 10/09/2002)

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79 Oct. 9, 2002

Transcript of record of proceedings before Magistrate Judge Ronald L. Ellis for the date(s) of 8/8/02. (df) (Entered: 10/09/2002)

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89 Oct. 16, 2002

Letter filed addressed to Judge Ellis from Michelle A. Caiola, dated 10/15/02, re: writes to request a conference or, in the alternative, permission to bring a motion to strike portions of Defendants' Answer to Plaintiff Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's Amended Complaint. (jco) (Entered: 11/14/2002)

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88 Oct. 21, 2002

Letter filed by Morgan Stanley & Co., Morgan Stanley Dean addressed to Judge Ellis from Helen E. Witt, dated 10/18/02 re: opposition to the EEOC's request for leave to bring a motion to strike portions of Morgan Stanley's recently filed Answer to the EEOC's Amended Complaint.. (jco) (Entered: 11/14/2002)

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80 Oct. 23, 2002

NOTICE OF MOTION by Morgan Stanley & Co., Morgan Stanley Dean for leave to amend their answer to Plaintiff-Intervenor's Complaint (vb) (Entered: 10/25/2002)

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81 Oct. 23, 2002

MEMORANDUM OF LAW by Morgan Stanley & Co., Morgan Stanley Dean in support of [80-1] motion for leave to amend their answer to Plaintiff-Intervenor's Complaint . (vb) (Entered: 10/25/2002)

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82 Oct. 23, 2002

DECLARATION of KATHRYN F.TAYLOR by Morgan Stanley & Co., Morgan Stanley Dean Re:in support of their [80-1] motion for leave to amend their answer to Plaintiff-Intervenor's Complaint . (vb) (Entered: 10/25/2002)

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83 Oct. 23, 2002

Memo-Endorsement on letter addressed to Judge Berman from Parisis G. Filippatos, dated 10/17/02; counsel writes to request an adjournment of the 12/20/02 status conference. Adjourned to 1/21/03 at 10:30 a.m . ( signed by Judge Richard M. Berman ) (kkc) (Entered: 10/28/2002)

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84 Nov. 1, 2002

Transcript of record of proceedings before Judge Richard M. Berman for the date(s) of 9/3/02. (pl) (Entered: 11/01/2002)

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85 Nov. 6, 2002

MEMORANDUM OF LAW by Allison Schieffelin in opposition to [80-1] motion for leave to amend their answer to Plaintiff-Intervenor's Complaint. (rec'd in the night deposit box on 11/6/02 at 7:39 p.m.) (sac) (Entered: 11/12/2002)

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86 Nov. 8, 2002

OPINION and ORDER #87688; EEOC's req. to strike portions of defendants' answer to the amended complaint is granted ; any request by Morgan Stanley to amend its answer nunc tunc is denied ; ( signed by Magistrate Judge Ronald L. Ellis); (djc) Modified on 11/13/2002 (Entered: 11/13/2002)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

New York

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Special Collection(s):

EEOC Study — in sample

IWPR/Wage Project Consent Decree Study

Key Dates

Filing Date: Sept. 10, 2001

Closing Date: July 12, 2007

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, on behalf of one or more workers.

Plaintiff Type(s):

EEOC Plaintiff

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

EEOC

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

Private Entity/Person

Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc.

Morgan Stanley Dean Witter & Co.

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Title VII (including PDA), 42 U.S.C. § 2000e

Other Dockets:

Southern District of New York 1:01-cv-08421

Available Documents:

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Monetary Relief

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Granted:

Damages

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Content of Injunction:

Develop anti-discrimination policy

Discrimination Prohibition

Implement complaint/dispute resolution process

Monitoring

Post/Distribute Notice of Rights / EE Law

Provide antidiscrimination training

Recordkeeping

Reporting

Retaliation Prohibition

Amount Defendant Pays: 54000000

Order Duration: 2004 - 2007

Issues

General/Misc.:

Pattern or Practice

Retaliation

Discrimination Area:

Conditions of Employment (including assignment, transfer, hours, working conditions, etc.)

Discharge / Constructive Discharge / Layoff

Disparate Treatment

Pay / Benefits

Promotion

Discrimination Basis:

Sex discrimination

Affected Sex/Gender(s):

Female

EEOC-centric:

Direct Suit on Merits

Private Party intervened in EEOC suit

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