Concepcion A. Montoya
Concepcion A. Montoya
Partner
She/Her
"With a proven track record in handling governmental investigations and achieving favorable outcomes, I bring strategic insight and experience to each matter I take on."
Concepcion A. Montoya
Partner
She/Her
"With a proven track record in handling governmental investigations and achieving favorable outcomes, I bring strategic insight and experience to each matter I take on."
About Connie
With 25 years of experience in employment law and consumer protection defense, Connie handles litigation, investigations, and compliance matters in federal, state, and administrative courts. She counsels clients on risk management and all aspects of employment regulations and consumer defense. Her clients include publicly and privately held companies, nonprofits, government entities, and organizations in banking, finance, legal, technology, health care, food and beverage, manufacturing, and retail industries.
In labor and employment, Connie focuses on discrimination and harassment cases, defending clients against claims under Title VII, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), including allegations of sexual abuse and violence.
Areas of Focus
Industries:
Services:
- Complex Commercial Litigation ;
- Consumer & Class Action Defense;
- Employment Advice & Counseling;
- Employment Litigation;
- Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA);
- Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA);
- Labor & Employment;
- Litigation & Trial;
- Mortgage Lending & Servicing Litigation ;
- Regulatory & Compliance ;
- Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA);
- Website Data Privacy
Experience
- Obtained a dismissal on behalf of the defendants of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and fraud claims. The remaining claim was related to the Trafficking Victims Protection Act.
- Negotiated penalty violations from the high six figures to a four-figure settlement in a matter involving investigation, discovery and negotiations with a city agency.
- Secured a motion to dismiss on behalf of a financial services client in an alleged race discrimination case. The court found that bank holding companies are not liable for alleged misconduct by one of their subsidiaries.
Recognition
- New York Law Journal, New York Legal Awards Diversity Initiative Honoree, 2023
- Philippine Consulate General in New York, Distinguished Filipino Woman, 2022
- Society of Foreign Consuls, Philippine Distinguished Honoree for International Women's Day, 2020
- Lawyers of Color, Nation's Best, 2019
- New York City Bar Association, Municipal Affairs Award, 2004
- City of New York, Office of the Corporation Counsel, Legal Rookie of the Year, 2000 – 2001
- Brooklyn Law School, Asian Pacific American Law Students Association, Distinguished Alumni Award, 2017; Journal of Law and Policy, Associate Managing Editor
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Credentials
Education
- Brooklyn Law School, JD, 2000
- Union Theological Seminary, MDiv, 1995
- New York University, BA, 1990
Bar Admissions
- New Jersey
- New York
Court Admissions
- US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
- US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
- US District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- US District Court for the Northern District of New York
- US District Court for the Southern District of New York
- US District Court for the Western District of New York
Languages
- Spanish
- Tagalog
Thought Leadership
Presentations
- Co-Host, "Live in New York: NFALA-ganza," National Filipino American Lawyers Association (NFALA), New York City, New York, June 21, 2025
- Panelist, "AI and Its Impact on Executive Search," Global Summit on Leadership, Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC), New York, New York, April 29, 2025
- Panelist, "Immigration Justice," Pinay Powerhouse 8: Advoc8 & Ingat, Filipino American Lawyers, March 8, 2025
- Co-Presenter, "L&E Regional Law Updates: East Coast," Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, Virtual Event, January 10, 2024
- Panelist, "Disrupting Bias and Handling Microaggressions: A Queer & Asian-American Legal Perspective," 2023 Annual Lavender Law Conference & Career Fair, Chicago, Illinois, July 25, 2023
Blog Posts
- New Amendment to New York Civil Rights Law Requires Employers to Provide Notice to Employees of Electronic Monitoring, May 9, 2022
- New York Passes Significant Amendments to Anti-Harassment and Anti-Discrimination Law, Aug 29, 2019
- Court Orders EEOC to Resume Collection of Pay Data, Mar 20, 2019
- New York City Adds Layer of Protection for Employee Decisions Concerning "Sexual and Reproductive Health", Jan 8, 2019
- American Pipe Clarified: Statute of Limitations for Class Actions not tolled by a Prior Motion for Class Certification, Jul 16, 2018
Events
- Connie Montoya Co-Hosts NFALA-ganza! in Support of LGBTQIA+ Filipino American Law Students, Jun 21, 2025
- Hinshaw’s Labor & Employment Regional Law Updates, Jan 10, 2024
- Connie Montoya to Present on a Panel at the 2023 Annual Lavender Law Conference, Jul 25, 2023
- 25th Annual Labor & Employment Seminar – Virtual for 2020, October 26 - 30, 2020
- Hinshaw's Connie Montoya and Vincent Rizzo to Speak at the 2019 Lavender Law® Conference and Career Fair, Aug 7, 2019
Hinshaw Alerts
Hinshaw Newsletters
- Labor & Employment Newsletter - July 2018 Edition, Jul 26, 2018
- Consumer & Class Action Litigation Newsletter - December 2015 Edition, Dec 15, 2015
- Consumer & Class Action Litigation Newsletter - December 2014 Edition, Dec 22, 2014
- Consumer & Class Action Litigation Newsletter - November 2014 Edition, Nov 25, 2014
- Consumer & Class Action Litigation Newsletter - September 2013 Edition, Sep 16, 2013
In The News
- Influential Filipino Publication Features Hinshaw Partner Connie Montoya Among "10 Filipino American LGBTQ+ Changemakers", Jun 26, 2025
- Connie Montoya Discusses the Personal Significance of Pride Month in an ACA International Member Spotlight, Jun 30, 2022
- Trio of Hinshaw Lawyers Discuss COVID-19-Related Issues Facing Debt Collectors, Oct 6, 2020
- Connie Montoya Profiled in Article on Her Presidency and Mission of the American Lawyers Association of New York, Aug 20, 2016
Insights for Employers Alerts
- CARES Act Provides Massive Financial Relief to Small Businesses and Expands Unemployment Benefits for Workers, April 1, 2020 | Updated on April 10, 2010
- New York Implements State and City Laws Further Expanding Employee Protections, Jul 26, 2018
- Employment Practices Newsletter - August 2011, Aug 1, 2011
- Employment Practices Alert - July 2010, Jul 1, 2010
- Employment Practices Alert - May 2010, May 3, 2010
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
Press Releases
- Connie Montoya Selected as a Diversity Initiative Winner in the 2023 NYLJ New York Legal Awards, Aug 9, 2023
- Connie Montoya Recognized as a 2022 Distinguished Filipino Woman by Philippine Consulate General in New York, Apr 8, 2022
- Connie Montoya and Carlos Ortiz Named to Lawyers of Color's Inaugural "Nation's Best" List, Jul 2, 2019
- Connie Montoya Named to NAWL Board of Directors, Jul 20, 2018
- Hinshaw Partner Connie Montoya Elected to the Board of the LGBT Bar Association of Greater New York, Oct 31, 2017
Webinar
Interests
Did you know...
Connie was born in the Philippines and is a graduate of Stuyvesant High School and New York University. Prior to Brooklyn Law School, she studied Theology and Ethics at Union Theological Seminary, earning a Masters of Divinity degree. Her training and education has supported her passion to teach, defend, and serve.
Community/Civic Activities
- Asian American Legal and Education Fund, Pro Bono Volunteer
Thought Leadership
Presentations
- Co-Host, "Live in New York: NFALA-ganza," National Filipino American Lawyers Association (NFALA), New York City, New York, June 21, 2025
- Panelist, "AI and Its Impact on Executive Search," Global Summit on Leadership, Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC), New York, New York, April 29, 2025
- Panelist, "Immigration Justice," Pinay Powerhouse 8: Advoc8 & Ingat, Filipino American Lawyers, March 8, 2025
- Co-Presenter, "L&E Regional Law Updates: East Coast," Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, Virtual Event, January 10, 2024
- Panelist, "Disrupting Bias and Handling Microaggressions: A Queer & Asian-American Legal Perspective," 2023 Annual Lavender Law Conference & Career Fair, Chicago, Illinois, July 25, 2023
Blog Posts
- New Amendment to New York Civil Rights Law Requires Employers to Provide Notice to Employees of Electronic Monitoring, May 9, 2022
- New York Passes Significant Amendments to Anti-Harassment and Anti-Discrimination Law, Aug 29, 2019
- Court Orders EEOC to Resume Collection of Pay Data, Mar 20, 2019
- New York City Adds Layer of Protection for Employee Decisions Concerning "Sexual and Reproductive Health", Jan 8, 2019
- American Pipe Clarified: Statute of Limitations for Class Actions not tolled by a Prior Motion for Class Certification, Jul 16, 2018
Events
- Connie Montoya Co-Hosts NFALA-ganza! in Support of LGBTQIA+ Filipino American Law Students, Jun 21, 2025
- Hinshaw’s Labor & Employment Regional Law Updates, Jan 10, 2024
- Connie Montoya to Present on a Panel at the 2023 Annual Lavender Law Conference, Jul 25, 2023
- 25th Annual Labor & Employment Seminar – Virtual for 2020, October 26 - 30, 2020
- Hinshaw's Connie Montoya and Vincent Rizzo to Speak at the 2019 Lavender Law® Conference and Career Fair, Aug 7, 2019
Hinshaw Alerts
Hinshaw Newsletters
- Labor & Employment Newsletter - July 2018 Edition, Jul 26, 2018
- Consumer & Class Action Litigation Newsletter - December 2015 Edition, Dec 15, 2015
- Consumer & Class Action Litigation Newsletter - December 2014 Edition, Dec 22, 2014
- Consumer & Class Action Litigation Newsletter - November 2014 Edition, Nov 25, 2014
- Consumer & Class Action Litigation Newsletter - September 2013 Edition, Sep 16, 2013
In The News
- Influential Filipino Publication Features Hinshaw Partner Connie Montoya Among "10 Filipino American LGBTQ+ Changemakers", Jun 26, 2025
- Connie Montoya Discusses the Personal Significance of Pride Month in an ACA International Member Spotlight, Jun 30, 2022
- Trio of Hinshaw Lawyers Discuss COVID-19-Related Issues Facing Debt Collectors, Oct 6, 2020
- Connie Montoya Profiled in Article on Her Presidency and Mission of the American Lawyers Association of New York, Aug 20, 2016
Insights for Employers Alerts
- CARES Act Provides Massive Financial Relief to Small Businesses and Expands Unemployment Benefits for Workers, April 1, 2020 | Updated on April 10, 2010
- New York Implements State and City Laws Further Expanding Employee Protections, Jul 26, 2018
- Employment Practices Newsletter - August 2011, Aug 1, 2011
- Employment Practices Alert - July 2010, Jul 1, 2010
- Employment Practices Alert - May 2010, May 3, 2010
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
Press Releases
- Connie Montoya Selected as a Diversity Initiative Winner in the 2023 NYLJ New York Legal Awards, Aug 9, 2023
- Connie Montoya Recognized as a 2022 Distinguished Filipino Woman by Philippine Consulate General in New York, Apr 8, 2022
- Connie Montoya and Carlos Ortiz Named to Lawyers of Color's Inaugural "Nation's Best" List, Jul 2, 2019
- Connie Montoya Named to NAWL Board of Directors, Jul 20, 2018
- Hinshaw Partner Connie Montoya Elected to the Board of the LGBT Bar Association of Greater New York, Oct 31, 2017
Webinar
Connie's Insights
Event
Jan 10, 2024
Event
Jan 10, 2024
Press Release
Aug 9, 2023
Connie Montoya Selected as a Diversity Initiative Winner in the 2023 NYLJ New York Legal Awards
Employment Law Observer
May 9, 2022
Webinar
Apr 20, 2022
Hinshaw's Connie Montoya to Join NFALA Trial Lawyers Power Panel
Event
October 26 - 30, 2020
In The News
Oct 6, 2020
Trio of Hinshaw Lawyers Discuss COVID-19-Related Issues Facing Debt Collectors
Insights for Employers Alert
April 1, 2020 | Updated on April 10, 2010
