St Cross College, Oxford

Alumnus Doug Wigdor (MLitt Social Studies, 1993) is currently involved with a high profile court case in New York.  He and his partner in the law firm Thompson Wigdor LLP are representing the victim in the case against the former International Monetary Fund chief, Dominique Strauss-Kahn.  Doug Wigdor (left)Strauss-Kahn is alleged to have sexually assaulted a hotel chambermaid in a Manhattan hotel where he was staying. In the latest development in the case, he pleaded not guilty to all charges brought against him.  His next court appearance is set for 18 July.  

Doug Wigdor is one of the leading labour and employment lawyers in the USA.  His practice focuses on litigation and counselling of individuals and companies in connection with a wide array of employment issues, criminal matters and international issues.  He is also a lecturer, editor and author of articles on employment and criminal-related subjects.