Ken S. Massey

Counsel

He / Him

D (302) 622-7189

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Massey

It is incredibly satisfying to be able to fight for vulnerable people who have been abused or wronged by the system, and to hold our government and its partners accountable. We strive to send a message to the government that they cannot simply ride roughshod over people’s constitutional rights.

Overview

Litigator Ken Massey fights zealously for people whose civil rights have been violated, either in individual cases or on behalf of a class.

Clients have included people who have been wrongfully imprisoned, former detainees in ICE facilities who have been forced to work under substandard conditions and for no compensation, and survivors of sexual assault.

Ken manages the day-to-day aspects of these cases, including handling matter intake; setting out the litigation’s strategy and specific claims in a way that best articulates the harm they have suffered; conducting research and drafting motions; managing all aspects of discovery (including taking defendant depositions), and appearing in court; he recently argued one of the firm’s favorable decisions on appeal. Carefully listening to his clients, he strives to focus on their subjective needs, to try to arrive at the most effective compensation or other relief.

When first joining G&E, Ken worked in the securities and corporate governance group. He also previously practiced consumer financial services and commercial litigation at a leading financial services defense boutique and the Philadelphia office of a national law firm.

Areas of Focus

Outside the Office

Running is one way that I unwind and recharge. I’ve run the Boston marathon before and will be doing it again. I also have two kids, so I am constantly running after them.

Credentials

Education

  • Temple University Beasley School of Law (JD, 2004)
  • University of Pennsylvania (BA, 1999)
  • Columbia College (BA, magna cum laude, 1999)

Admissions

  • Pennsylvania
  • US Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit
  • US District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
  • US District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania

Affiliations

Professional

  • Japanese American Citizens League, National Legal Counsel (2023-present)
  • Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Pennsylvania, President (2018), Director (2019-2023)