Margaret Lee, Esq. is a founding partner of The Camaj and Lee Firm, as well as a creative and entrepreneur dedicated to strong, client focused representation. Born and raised in Greenburgh, New York, she draws on her experiences as an African American woman to bring resilience, determination, and perspective to her legal practice.
Margaret earned her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, cum laude, from Howard University in 2011, and went on to receive her Juris Doctor in 2016. During law school, she gained valuable experience interning with the Westchester Regional Office of the New York State Office of the Attorney General, where she conducted legal research and drafted motions and briefs in matters involving state liability. As a 2L, she further developed her legal skills through judicial externships in the Bronx Supreme Court and the First Judicial Department, Appellate Term in Manhattan, where she conducted research, observed appellate proceedings, drafted judicial opinions and orders, and assisted judges with motion decisions and bench conferences. She also represented her law school in the National Frederick Douglass Moot Court Competition and was actively involved in the Black Law Students Association and other student organizations.
After law school, Margaret began her legal career with Unilever in 2017, joining the Employment and Labor in house legal team. In this role, she prepares and responds to employment pre litigation matters, including Equal Employment Opportunity Commission charges of discrimination and complaints from various state agencies. She actively participates in mediations and fact finding proceedings and handles employee performance management matters across both corporate and factory settings. Margaret has also demonstrated strong leadership by supporting internal departments during Department of Labor investigations and regularly training Human Resources professionals on employment, labor, and benefits law topics.
In addition to her concentration in Employment and Labor, Margaret is also an entertainment attorney, providing counsel to individuals across the entertainment industry, including producers, artists, songwriters, record labels, and managers. She is passionate about helping her clients build legally sound foundations for long term success in their careers and business endeavors.
Outside of her legal work, Margaret is a self proclaimed foodie who enjoys exploring new restaurants and experiences, always ready to discover her next great meal.
