# Deborah R. Willig

> Deborah R. Willig is an attorney based in Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.

## Identity
- Canonical URL: https://lawyerslisted.com/lawyers/deborah-r-willig
- Role: Attorney
- Location: Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA
- Verification: Unverified / unclaimed profile
- Accepting new clients: yes

## Practice areas
- Employment — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/employment-law
- Litigation — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/civil-litigation

## Bar admissions
- ACTIVE
- ACTIVE

## Education
- Temple University — J.D. — 1975
- University of Pennsylvania — BA

## Awards & recognition
- Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Union (Philadelphia) — 2025
- Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Individuals — 2026
- Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Union — 2026
- Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment — 2026
- Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: — 2026
- Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law — 2026
- Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: — 2026
- Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits — 2026
- Best Lawyers in America — Employment — 2026
- Best Lawyers in America — Individuals — 2026
- Best Lawyers in America — Labor — 2026
- Best Lawyers in America — Union — 2026
- Best Lawyers in America — Awards: — 2026
- Best Lawyers in America — Spirit of Life Award, City of Hope National Medical Center, 1987 — 2026
- Best Lawyers in America — Outstanding Service Award, Pennsylvania Citizens’ Action, 1990 — 2026
- Best Lawyers in America — Rosh Pinah Award, American Jewish Congress, 1991 — 2026
- Best Lawyers in America — Achievement Award, Temple University Women's Law Caucus, 1992 — 2026
- Best Lawyers in America — Achievement Award, American Association of University Women, 1992 — 2026
- Best Lawyers in America — Attorney of the Year Award, Jewish National Fund, 1992 — 2026
- Best Lawyers in America — Vocational Service Award, Rotary Club of Philadelphia, 1993 — 2026
- Best Lawyers in America — Mary Philbrook Award, Women's Law Caucus of Rutgers Law School, 1993 — 2026
- Best Lawyers in America — Israel Labor Medal, State of Israel Bonds, 1993 — 2026
- Best Lawyers in America — Labor Human Rights Award, Jewish Labor Committee, 1994 — 2026
- Best Lawyers in America — Sandra Day O'Connor Award, Philadelphia Bar Association, 1995 — 2026
- Best Lawyers in America — Agent of Change Award, Women’s Way, 2002 — 2026
- Best Lawyers in America — Founder’s Day Award, Temple Law Alumni Association, 2002 — 2026
- Best Lawyers in America — Martindale - Hubbell, AV Rated — 2026
- Best Lawyers in America — Temple University League for Entrepreneurial Women Hall of Fame, 2009 — 2026
- Best Lawyers in America — Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, Philadelphia Magazine, 2004-present — 2026
- Best Lawyers in America — Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Top 100 Women Lawyers in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Magazine, 2009 — 2026
- Best Lawyers in America — Philadelphia Business Journal Women of Distinction Award, 2010 — 2026
- Best Lawyers in America — The Legal Intelligencer Women Lawyers of Distinction Award, 2010 — 2026
- Best Lawyers in America — Bob Kyler Ambassador of Hope Award, City of Hope and the Tri-State Labor & Management Council, 2012 — 2026
- Best Lawyers in America — The Legal Intelligencer Lifetime Achievement Award, 2013 — 2026
- Best Lawyers in America — Top Rated Lawyer, American Lawyer Media and Martindale-Hubbell™, 2013, 2014 — 2026
- Best Lawyers in America — Fellow in Labor, College of Labor and Employment Lawyers, 2014 — 2026

## Known for
- Handles Employment and Litigation matters from Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Union (Philadelphia) (2025).

## Office
- 1845 Walnut Street, 24th Floor, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19103
- Phone: 215-656-3600

## Citation policy
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