Chan Vitanza LLP Secures “Bet-the-Company” Settlement for MWBE Client, Showcasing a Hands-On, Client-Focused Practice of Law. CV proudly congratulates Attorneys Virginie Brizon, Esq. and Deema Hasan, Esq. on securing a high-stakes, “bet-the-company” settlement with the New York State Attorney General’s Office on behalf of a MWBE client. Within the highly specialized MWBE regulatory framework, a company’s viability often depends on the accuracy and continuity of its NAICS code classifications. When the New York State Division improperly removed critical NAICS classifications from a 20-year-old certified MWBE company, the consequences were immediate and severe. The client’s core business model was destabilized, existing and future contracting opportunities were threatened, and the company faced the real possibility of closure.
Understanding both the legal urgency and the real-world impact on the client’s business, CV’s litigation team moved swiftly. Working directly with the client and engaging in real-time strategic planning, the team drew on its deep expertise in administrative law and MWBE rules and regulations to commence an Article 78 proceeding by Order to Show Cause challenging the improper agency determination. Through focused advocacy and close collaboration with the client, the firm achieved an expedited restoration of the company’s NAICS headings and subheadings—allowing the business to compete for new contracts in the coming year and preserving jobs and economic opportunity.
For CV, this outcome represents more than a legal victory—it reflects the firm’s philosophy of practicing law through direct client engagement. C&V attorneys interact regularly with clients, participate meaningfully in strategy, and take ownership of matters from inception through resolution. Unlike other law firms where junior attorneys are removed from clients and confined to behind-the-scenes work, CV provides attorneys at all levels with the opportunity to engage in the full practice of law—developing judgment, building client relationships, and seeing firsthand how legal decisions affect real businesses. “As attorneys, it is deeply rewarding to work so closely with our clients and to know that our advocacy has an immediate and tangible impact,” said Managing Partner Henry C. Chan, Esq.
Chan Vitanza LLP represents hundreds of MWBE companies across New York State, advising on certification, recertification, compliance, and enforcement under complex and highly specialized regulatory regimes. The firm is committed to fostering a practice environment where attorneys gain substantive experience early, work directly with clients, and engage in thoughtful, strategic advocacy. It is a practice grounded in human interaction, mentorship, and impact—where the work matters, the clients matter, and the difference made is tangible.