Lorna Hajdini: Allegations of Sexual and Racial Harassment at JPMorgan Chase
Lorna Hajdini, a senior executive at JPMorgan Chase in New York, is at the center of serious allegations involving sexual abuse and racial harassment. A lawsuit filed on April 27, 2026, by a former junior male coworker claims she engaged in coercive behavior and made racist remarks.
The lawsuit accuses Hajdini of forcing “non-consensual and degrading sexual acts” on her colleague, leveraging her senior position to exert pressure. The plaintiff alleges that she referred to him derogatorily as a “Brown boy Indian,” highlighting troubling power dynamics in the workplace.
Hajdini has been with JPMorgan since the early 2010s, beginning her career as an analyst before rising to the position of Executive Director in leveraged finance. Following the allegations, her LinkedIn account has been deleted.
JPMorgan conducted an internal investigation into the claims but reported finding no evidence to support them. A spokesperson for the bank stated, “The bank conducted an investigation and found no evidence to support the claims.” Despite this, the plaintiff contends he faced retaliation for speaking out about the alleged abuse.
The case has sparked significant discussions around workplace justice and accountability. Many are questioning how power imbalances can lead to such abuses within corporate structures. As one source noted, “The lawsuit has sparked a wider conversation about power imbalances between bosses and junior staff.”
As this legal battle unfolds, it raises important questions about the culture within the financial industry. The next steps in this case are uncertain; no court dates have been announced yet.
