Institutional negligence in childhood sexual abuse cases may involve churches, schools, youth organizations, or other institutions that ignored warning signs, failed to report abuse, failed to supervise adults, concealed complaints, or allowed children to remain at risk. Merson Law helps survivors understand their legal options.
Merson Law Associate
Noah Werksman is an Associate at Merson Law, PLLC, with experience handling personal injury cases involving medical malpractice, sexual abuse, defective products, transportation, general liability matters, and traumatic brain injuries.
Noah attended the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Economics as a Joseph Wharton Scholar and Benjamin Franklin Scholar. Noah’s research through the Wharton Neuroscience Initiative is published in the Journal of Psychology and Marketing.
Following his undergraduate degree, Noah spent three years working as a senior investment associate in New York City at a venture capital fund and a finance management consultancy. Noah began his legal studies at Pepperdine Law in 2023, where he earned his J.D. with a Certificate in Dispute Resolution as a member of the school’s 2-year Accelerated J.D. program.
During his time at law school, Noah was an active member of Pepperdine’s national trial team and won best closing argument at the team’s annual competition in San Diego, California. Noah also served as president of the Student Plaintiffs’ Bar and volunteered as a mediator in the L.A. Superior Court, where he settled dozens of civil harassment and small claims cases through Pepperdine’s mediation clinic. Outside the courtroom, Noah enjoys swimming, reading, and spending time with his wife.
As an Associate, Noah fights to help his clients achieve justice and to bring them a sense of closure for the traumas that they have endured.

Delayed Disclosure in Childhood Sexual Abuse Cases
Many survivors of childhood sexual abuse do not come forward for decades. This delayed disclosure reflects deep trauma, fear, and institutional pressure, not a lack of credibility. At Merson Law, we represent survivors of institutional abuse. Even if you have never spoken out before or only remember partial details, you are not alone. Your legal options depend on the facts, not the delay.





