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Haseeb Hussain is an American attorney, legal commentator, and television personality specializing in consumer protection and class action litigation. His legal work has been covered in publications such as The New York Times, USA Today, and Bloomberg Law.[1][2] In 2022, he was a participant on Season 2 of the Love Is Blind reality series on Netflix.[3][4][5][6][7]
Early Life and Education
[edit]Hussain earned a Juris Doctor from Emory University School of Law in 2017 and was admitted to practice law in 2018.[8]
While at Emory Law, he conducted research on Islamophobia and discrimination in the legal system, which was included in a centennial feature on teaching equality at Emory Law.[9]
Legal Career
[edit]Hussain is the founder of Haseeb Legal LLC, a law firm specializing in consumer rights, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), and the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).[10] He has been cited as a legal commentator on consumer protection issues in outlets such as The New York Times, The Sun, and The Daily Dot.[1][11]
Hussain has provided legal analysis on topics including self-checkout theft, lottery disputes, and consumer fraud in publications such as The Sun and Distractify.[12][13]
Notable Cases
[edit]Foxtrot and Dom’s Kitchen & Market Class-Action Lawsuit (2024)
[edit]In 2024, Hussain represented employees in a class action lawsuit against Foxtrot Market and Dom’s Kitchen & Market, two specialty grocery chains under Outfox Hospitality. The lawsuit alleged violations of the WARN Act, which requires companies to provide at least 60 days' notice before mass layoffs.[2][14]
The case was widely covered in national media, including USA Today, CBS News, Bloomberg Law, and Law360.[15][16] Following the lawsuit, Outfox Hospitality filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.[17] The case was also covered by Food & Wine, which examined the broader financial implications of the closures.[18]
Awards and Recognition
[edit]Hussain has been recognized as a Super Lawyers "Rising Star" in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025.[8]
Content Creation and Media Work
[edit]Hussain has contributed to HuffPost, BuzzFeed, and Complex as a contributing writer and content creator.[19][20]
- HuffPost and BuzzFeed Residency** (2022–2023): Participated in a 10-month residency program with HuffPost and BuzzFeed News, producing content on consumer rights and legal issues.[21]
- Complex: Provided legal analysis on topics including fraud prevention and entertainment law.[22][23]
Television and Media Presence
[edit]Reality Television
[edit]In 2022, Hussain was a cast member on Season 2 of Love Is Blind.[24][25] He later appeared on a podcast discussing the show alongside other former cast members.[26] He has also commented on the litigation surrounding Love Is Blind.[27][28]
Acting Career
[edit]Hussain has appeared in various television productions, including crime investigations, legal documentaries, and drama series.
- TikTok: Murder Gone Viral (2024) – Appeared as himself in an investigative crime series.
- Chris Brown: A History of Violence (2024) – Appeared as himself in a documentary.[29]
- Mystery Unsolved: The Adnan Syed Story (2023) – Appeared in a television special covering the Adnan Syed case.[30]
- Quantico (2017) – Uncredited role as Aseem Asan
References
[edit]- ^ a b Kircher, Madison Malone (November 10, 2022). "What if You Suddenly Won $2 Billion?". The New York Times – via NYTimes.com.
- ^ a b Encinas, Amaris. "'Abhorrent': Laid-off worker sues Foxtrot and Dom's Kitchen after all locations shutter". USA TODAY.
- ^ Willen, Claudia. "Meet the season 2 cast of Netflix's 'Love Is Blind'". Business Insider.
- ^ Hurtado, Alexandra (February 3, 2022). "Invasion of the Pod People! Meet the 30 Contestants Vying for Love on Love Is Blind Season 2". Parade.
- ^ "Meet the season 2 cast of Netflix's 'Love is Blind'".
- ^ Thompson, Eliza (February 1, 2022). "'Love Is Blind' Season 2 Cast Revealed: Contestant Photos". Us Weekly.
- ^ "'Love Is Blind' Season 2 Cast and Instagram - Netflix Tudum". Netflix.
- ^ a b https://profiles.superlawyers.com/illinois/chicago/lawyer/syed-haseeb-hussain/
- ^ "Teaching equality | Emory Lawyer". law.emory.edu.
- ^ https://www.newsnationnow.com/business/foxtrot-doms-class-action-lawsuit/
- ^ Sjoberg, Brooke (May 18, 2022). "'Girl leave': TikTok demands Johnny Depp's lawyer Camille Vasquez make partner following cross-examination". The Daily Dot.
- ^ "I'm a lawyer - how to avoid accidentally stealing from self-checkout". The US Sun. April 9, 2023.
- ^ Gatollari, Mustafa (September 18, 2023). "Can you Eat Food at the Grocery Stores Before Paying? Legal Expert Weighs In". Distractify.
- ^ "Dom's, Foxtrot parent faces lawsuit over sudden closure - Near Northwest". digitaledition.chicagotribune.com.
- ^ Peter Hayes (April 24, 2024). "Food Retailers Foxtrot, Dom's, Outfox Sued Over Mass Layoffs (1)". Bloomberg Law.
- ^ "Attorney says abrupt closure of Foxtrot, Dom's may have violated labor law - CBS Chicago". www.cbsnews.com.
- ^ Mack Liederman; Melody Mercado (April 24, 2024). "Lawsuit Targets Foxtrot, Dom's For Companies Closing With No Notice To Workers". Block Club Chicago.
- ^ "Everything There Is to Know About the Class-Action Lawsuit Against Foxtrot Market". Food & Wine.
- ^ "HuffPost, BuzzFeed News Launch 10-Month Talent Residency". HuffPost. December 5, 2022.
- ^ "Haseeb Hussain | HuffPost". www.huffpost.com.
- ^ "BuzzFeed News And HuffPost Are Launching A 10-Month Talent Residency". BuzzFeed News.
- ^ "King Von's Alleged Killer, Lul Tim, Had His Charges Dropp..." Complex.
- ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com.
- ^ "Please Take a Moment to Get to Know the Cast of 'Love Is Blind' Season 2". Cosmopolitan. February 21, 2022.
- ^ "'Love is Blind's Season 2 Cast Includes A Pizzeria Owner And A Freelance Hairstylist". Women's Health. February 2, 2022.
- ^ "22. The Lost Stories of Love is Blind: Season 2's Haseeb Hussain". Apple Podcasts.
- ^ Siwak, Miranda (January 2, 2025). "Love Is Blind Million-Dollar Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Revealed". Us Weekly.
- ^ Deena ElGenaidi (July 14, 2022). "Season 2 Love Is Blind Contestant Refutes Claims That Producers Withheld Food and Water". primetimer.com.
- ^ Horton, Adrian (October 29, 2024). "A history of violence: how has Chris Brown survived so much controversy?". The Guardian.
- ^ "Mystery Unsolved: The Adnan Syed Story (2023)" – via tubitv.com.