Former SDNY Prosecutor Joins Firm Known for Sexual Abuse Cases

Jane Kim, a former deputy chief in the SDNY Criminal Division, will now represent victims at Wigdor LLP.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 6:26pm

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Jane Kim, a former senior official in the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York with a focus on human trafficking cases, has joined the plaintiff-side law firm Wigdor LLP as a partner. Wigdor is known for taking on high-profile sexual misconduct cases against prominent figures like Harvey Weinstein and Jeffrey Epstein associate Leon Black.

Why it matters

Kim's move from the public sector to a private firm specializing in representing victims of sexual abuse and assault signals a continued focus on holding individuals and institutions accountable for civil rights violations and misconduct. Her experience as a prosecutor, particularly in cases involving human trafficking and sexual crimes, is expected to bolster Wigdor's capabilities in this area.

The details

At SDNY, Kim supervised and prosecuted cases involving civil rights violations, human trafficking, sexual abuse and assault, public corruption, national security and financial fraud. Some of her notable cases included the prosecution of former obstetrician Robert Hadden, who sexually abused patients for decades, and former pain management doctor Ricardo Cruciani, who was convicted of sexually assaulting and exploiting patients under his care.

  • Kim announced her move to Wigdor LLP on April 6, 2026.
  • She served 11 years at the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York.

The players

Jane Kim

A former senior official in the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York, where she served as Deputy Chief of the Criminal Division and as Human Trafficking Coordinator. She is now joining Wigdor LLP as a partner.

Douglas H. Wigdor

The founding partner of Wigdor LLP, a plaintiff-side law firm known for taking on high-profile sexual misconduct cases against prominent figures like Harvey Weinstein and Jeffrey Epstein associate Leon Black.

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What they’re saying

“I am thrilled to join Wigdor, and to continue advocating for victims and survivors of sexual abuse and assault, civil rights violations, and discrimination. Wigdor is the only firm of its kind, and I am honored to join a team that is wholly committed to seeking justice for victims and holding individuals and institutions accountable.”

— Jane Kim, Partner, Wigdor LLP

“Jane has devoted her career to standing up for victims. Her exceptional experience, leadership, and integrity as a litigator and as a sex crimes prosecutor, coupled with her victim-centered, trauma-informed approach, perfectly align with our mission to empower survivors to come forward and demand justice.”

— Douglas H. Wigdor, Founding Partner, Wigdor LLP

What’s next

Kim's move to Wigdor LLP is expected to bolster the firm's capabilities in representing victims of sexual abuse, assault, and other civil rights violations. Her experience as a prosecutor, particularly in high-profile cases involving human trafficking and sexual crimes, is likely to be an asset as the firm continues to take on prominent cases against individuals and institutions.

The takeaway

Jane Kim's transition from the public sector to a private firm known for representing victims of sexual misconduct underscores the continued focus on holding perpetrators and enablers accountable. Her expertise in prosecuting cases involving human trafficking, sexual abuse, and civil rights violations is expected to strengthen Wigdor's ability to seek justice for survivors and demand accountability from individuals and institutions.