Sam Maduegbuna litigates and fights for individuals and groups who have been victims of civil rights violations or denied their just rights in the workplace and in society. Maduegbuna has successfully tried cases on behalf of civil rights victims in federal and state courts obtaining significant jury verdicts and settlements.
He has argued critical motions and appeals Federal and New York Appellate courts, including conducting oral argument before the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in a seminal decision finding that state common law torts arising from workplace drug testing was not blocked by Federal Regulations.
Lawdragon Honors
| Honor | Year | Practice |
|---|---|---|
| The 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Civil Rights & Plaintiff Employment Lawyers | 2026 | Employee & Civil Rights |
| The 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Civil Rights & Plaintiff Employment Lawyers | 2025 | Employee & Civil Rights |
| The 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Civil Rights & Plaintiff Employment Lawyers | 2024 | Employee & Civil Rights |
| The 2023 Lawdragon 500 Leading Civil Rights & Plaintiff Employment Lawyers | 2023 | Employee & Civil Rights |
| The 2022 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Employment & Civil Rights Lawyers | 2022 | Employee & Civil Rights |
| The 2021 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Employment & Civil Rights Lawyers | 2021 | Employee & Civil Rights |
Maduegbuna spends time handling litigation matters free of charge for individuals or on a pro bono basis. His efforts on one such matter led a U.S. District Judge to note that he “has gone above and beyond the obligations of his initial appointment on his client’s behalf.
Personal Facts
- Maduegbuna was born and raised in Nigeria by descendants of Anglican Reverends
- Maduegbuna loves singing hymns and as a teenager was a Chorister
- Maduegbuna has made a number of sky dives, and even some cliff diving
