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Mitra Shahri is the founding partner of Mitra Law Group, a Portland employment law firm that exclusively represents Oregonians who have been mistreated in the workplace. Mitra began her legal practice in 1993 at a prestigious L.A. firm. In 1995, she founded a boutique law firm in Los Angeles, where she exclusively represented employees in employment related matters with special emphasis on Whistleblowing and Sexual Harassment claims against Hollywood celebrities, major motion pictures and movie studios. In 1998, the Los Angeles Legal Journal recognized her talents and praised her unique and innovating litigation style against 20th Century Fox, compared her with the top three most successful plaintiff's attorneys in California and branded her a "literary lion.". Mitra moved to Portland, Oregon, in 2002 and became an active member of the Oregon State Bar. Since then, she has also become a prominent and respected member of the legal community in Oregon.. Mitra has successfully litigated thousands of employment cases in Oregon and California, including cases that have received national and even worldwide publicity. Mitra has been featured in a number of local and national media such as television, newspapers and internet. Mitra has developed a reputation for "making causes out of cases" and challenging the existing legal norms. She is well known for being a tough and passionate advocate for her clients who have been sexually harassed or wrongfully terminated for reporting their employers' wrongdoing.. Mitra graduated with top honors from University of Utah, where she was also a member of the Utah Law Review.  She is a member of Oregon Trial Lawyers and has served on the MBA’s Judicial Selection Committee.  Mitra is a frequent speaker for the Oregon Bar on various employment topics and is actively involved in helping the underprivileged in our community.

At MJSB Employment Justice, I pride myself on bringing a personalied approach to each of my cases and giving my clients a candid assessment of their case.  I handle all types of employment matters, with a particular focus on representig women who have experienced sex discrimination, sexual harassment and assault, and retaliation at work and whistleblower clients who have reported illegal workplace practices or companies engaged in deceitful conduct. My extensive understanding of whistleblower laws and consumer fraud has resulted in considerable success on behalf of her whistleblower clients.. A problem-solver by nature, I enjoy handling the most complex employment matters.  With a no-nonsense approach to settlement negotiations, I have negotiated numerous and substantial pre-litigation settlements on behalf of my clients.  I also have significant litigation experience and a winning trial record.  Having handled multi-plaintiff complex cases and litigated against some of the biggest companies in Minnesota and the country, my clients feel confident knowing I am a fearless advocate.. I also represent clients who have found themselves in an untenable work situation, advising and negotiating severance agreements for executive-level employees often leaving long-term employment.

I represent employees in wrongful termination claims against former employers for wrongful termination, sexual harassment, whistleblower retaliation, non-compete disputes, and discrimination.  I also advise and negotiate employment contracts and severance agreements for employees.

Tracy M. Conlon is a licensed attorney in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and concentrates her practice in the areas of business law, debt collection, employment law, landlord-tenant disputes, contract disputes and consumer claims. Attorney Conlon is admitted to appear before the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts and regulary appears in small claims, district, superior and housing courts throughout Massachusetts. Attorney Conlon is a member of the Middlesex, Essex, and Massachusetts Bar Associations. Attorney Conlon is a former paramedic and received her Juris Doctorate from Suffolk University Law School and her undergraduate degree from Bentley University.

Before becoming a lawyer, Mr. Byrnes was an engineer for N.A.S.A.'s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, GTE, and TRW. He has experienced the corporate world, and he understands the needs of highly skilled professionals.. While his practice is limited to employment litigation and discrimination in housing and public accommodations, Mr. Byrnes has litigated many different types of cases, including high-profile discrimination matters. His cases have appeared in the Los Angeles Times, as well as on television and radio news programs.

About Frank Pray, Employment Attorney:. I've learned much over the 45 years of my career as a litigator.  For the last 25-plus years, I've devoted exclusively to employment law, leveling the field for employees.  I am a civil rights lawyer representing persons fired, laid off, or demoted because of race, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, religion, age, medical leave use, disability, national origin, and ethnicity.  I also represent employees who "blow the whistle" at work and are fired or harassed for doing so.  I also cover privacy and defamation issues arising out of employment.  For currently employed workers, I review and advise regarding severance agreements, employment agreements, and "trade secret & confidentiality agreements," including those that wrongly restrict the right to compete and find re-employment.  I also sue for unpaid wages, bonuses and commissions, and meal and rest break violations.. I graduated from the ABA-approved University of San Diego School of Law and was published in the school's Law Review.  After law school, I completed a two-year Executive MBA program at the UCLA Anderson Graduate School of Management.. I am an active member of the Orange County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section, and am a past Section Chairperson.  I am also a California Labor and Employment Lawyers Association member, dedicated to employee rights.  I belong to the Sacramento County and San Francisco County Bar Associations, Labor & Employment Law Sections.. I understand and appreciate the role of business in society.  Every business should earn profits by playing according to the rules of law and basic decency.  My passion is to be a top-level advocate for employees, fighting to get to the truth, despite the objections and obfuscations of the defense.

Dogged advocate for employees and lead trial counsel at The Genie Harrison Law Firm, Ms. Harrison brings a relentless dedication to justice, creativity and thoroughness to her litigation efforts, and extensive experience as trial counsel, to each and every case she takes. Each case is personal because that's the way it should be.

Born in Chicago and raised in California, Pinky Ghuman learned determination, resilience, and ingenuity from her parents, who immigrated to the United States to pursue the American Dream. She believes everyone is entitled to a safe, fair, and equitable work environment, where everyone has a right to work hard and achieve their American Dream.. While paying her way through Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, Ms. Ghuman was on the Scott Moot Honors Board. She also spent two years clerking at local law firms, where she learned the “nut and bolts” of lawyering that many law students learn only years later.. Immediately after law school, Ms. Ghuman negotiated employment and housing discrimination/harassment claims at the nation’s largest civil rights government agency: California’s Department of Fair Employment and Housing. Ms. Ghuman’s track record includes achieving six-figure recoveries and non-monetary relief (e.g., agreements to do business differently subject to court enforcement).. Since leaving the DFEH, Ms. Ghuman has successfully prosecuted many civil lawsuits on behalf of the working and underserved communities in Bakersfield – and established that she is a champion for people from backgrounds and walks of life.. As the owner of the Ghuman Law Firm, Ms. Ghuman handles cases of all kinds, shapes, and sizes related to employment law and business law. Ms. Ghuman is devoted to protecting workers’ rights and improving California workplaces.. Additionally, in 2018, Ms. Ghuman was selected through a rigorous selection process for the Southern California DFEH Volunteer Mediator Panel. As a member on the panel, she, as a neutral third party, mediates and negotiates with parties to achieve favorable results for disputes arising out of violations of law in employment and housing contexts.. In 2020, Ms. Ghuman was recognized as a Rising Star by SuperLawyers in Southern California.. Regarding the matter, Ms. Ghuman is a zealous advocate for her clients’ interests and making sure each client receives the finest legal representation at every phase of a case.

I started my firm in June 2015 because I love people and I wanted to work with people. There are a lot of lawyers who represent big corporations, but I wanted to represent good people for their righteous cases. That's why I represent employees against their employers and the victims of injuries in personal injury cases. My clients have been wronged, oppressed and their rights have somehow been violated. I work on a contingency-basis so my clients don't have to worry about paying me until the case is resolved and a settlement or a verdict has been reached. It's a huge honor for my team and I to represent our clients and achieve justice!. When I first started, I rented a very tiny office for myself. About six months in to my practice I hired my first legal assistant. The amount of clients I was representing began to increase so I moved into a bigger office and hired more staff. I now have talented and compassionate attorneys who work here along with hardworking and dedicated assistants and paralegals.

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Mazen Khatib represents working men and women and zealously fights for his client’s rights. Mazen’s practice focuses on claims of employment discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination. He also represents people who have been denied wages, meal and rest breaks, medical leave, and safe working environments.. Mazen has experience representing employees and employers, putting him in a unique position to understand the idiosyncrasies of employment litigation. This experience gives Mazen insight into the strategic thinking and decision-making of employers. Mazen leverages these dynamics to his client's benefit.. Mazen achieves a successful resolution of his client's claims by using all the legal tools at his disposal. Mazen has defeated numerous employer motions for summary judgment. Mazen has utilized the discovery process to compel employers to produce “smoking-gun” documentary evidence. He has taken depositions of several high-level executives who engaged in misconduct towards employees. Mazen has also prepared cases for trial. These actions facilitated the successful resolution of lawsuits on behalf of Mazen’s clients.. Mazen earned his J.D. locally from Loyola Law School. While in law school, Mazen competed in the Scott Moot Court competition against over fifty participants and reached the finals of the competition where he was awarded “Best Oralist.” Mazen also represented Loyola in the National Moot Court competition competing against teams from other law schools.. Mazen is a member of the California Employment Lawyers Association, the California Lawyers Association, the American Bar Association and other legal organizations.. Mazen enjoys spending time with his family and playing and watching basketball.

Background. As the son of a union carpenter and a nurse, I learned to appreciate the value of hard work at a very young age. Entering the world of employment at 14, I noticed how delicate the balance of power within the workplace can be, and how frequently injustices can arise. It was for these very reasons that I made the decision to dedicate my talents to fighting for the inherent constitutional rights of individuals and small businesses. Having worked myself up from fast food worker to a respected attorney and owner of my own firm, I am motivated and dedicated to standing up for the rights of others in the workplace and maintaining justice in the field of employment law. This unique blend of experience, education, and passion allow me to be the very best defender of employee rights.. Professional Experience. After earning my bachelor's degree in criminal justice, I quickly took on a position as a law clerk. Two years of work in this field provided me with even more insight into the nuances of the legal sector, and in 2000, I was admitted to practice law in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Today, I am a practicing attorney in Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit sitting in Philadelphia, and the U.S. Supreme Court. Over the course of more than 15 years, I has seen and worked on hundreds of Plaintiff's Employment Law cases. As a result, I amj well versed in the minutia necessary to fight for my clients' best interests and ensure that justice is served. I am constantly aware of the specific steps that must be taken - and when - in order to arrive at the best possible outcome. I believe and remain dedicated to establishing strong client relationships and maintaining open lines of communication which make it possible for me to make superior arguments for each individual case and client.. Areas of Expertise. Because virtually 100% of my practice is devoted to Employment Law, I understands how difficult it can be to feel like your employer always has the upper hand.. I represents clients in a variety of employment situations including the following:. • Severance Agreement Review, Separation Package Review, and Other Employment Law Counseling;. • Employment Contract Negotiation;. • Breach of Employment Contract including Confidentiality Agreements and Non-Compete Agreements (a/k/a Restrictive Covenants);. • Non-renewal of Employment Contract;. • Wrongful Termination of Employment;. • Retaliation, Reprisal, or Whistleblower Litigation including OSHA, DWPA, and CEPA;. • Layoff, Downsizing, or Reduction in Force ("RIF") including the WARN Act;. • Denial of Promotion, Denial of Hiring Job Applicant, Denial of Transfer, and Other Selection Cases;. • Demotion and Involuntary Transfer;. • Suspension, Administrative Leave, and Unpaid Leave;. • Performance Improvement Plan ("PIP") and Other Disciplinary Action;. • Constructive Discharge (a/k/a Forced Resignation or Forced Retirement);. • ADEA and Age Discrimination Law;. • Sex Discrimination, Pregnancy Discrimination, and Other Title VII Cases;. • Constitutional Law which protects Public Employees in Free Speech, Due Process, and Equal Protection cases; and. • Civil Rights in Employment including Section 1981 (race discrimination in contracts) and Section 1983 (governmental discrimination) cases.. In addition, I am proficient in areas related to Sexual Harassment and Hostile Work Environment; Sexual Orientation Discrimination; ADA and Disability Discrimination; Family and Medical Leave Act ("FMLA"); Race Discrimination, Color Discrimination, and Ethnic Discrimination (a/k/a National Origin Discrimination); Religious Discrimination; Marital Status Discrimination; Genetic Information Discrimination; Reverse Discrimination; and other matters resolved through Employment Litigation and/or Employment Mediation.. Clientele. Because of my knowledge and extensive experience in representing employees at even the highest rungs of the corporate ladder, I am able to advocate for a wide range of clients. From the mature executive in the boardroom to the young newcomer who just started in the mailroom, anyone, regardless of their tenure or seniority within an organization, may find themselves in a position where employment counseling or advocacy is needed.. Personalized Representation. My combined experience has resulted in a comprehensive view of the corporate world which in turn provided me with a dedicated understanding of how to maximize benefits, preserve rights and push for social justice for each client I represent. I always strive to put a human face on legal arguments, providing each client with highly professional, yet empathetic and personalized services. Ultimately, my goal is to make the legal process as smooth and seamless as possible for his clients.. Through honesty, hard work, and a fire for upholding the law, I fight for the interests of those in need. By shouldering this burden on behalf of my clients, I am able to provide them with a voice, sound advice, and personal empowerment in a way that minimizes their stress levels during the course of their employment litigation.. More About John LaRosa. In addition to practicing law, I enjoy staying active with my family at the gym and by competing on the tennis court. I also keep up with the world of professional sports and support Philadelphia's teams including the Phillies, the Eagles, the 76ers, and the Flyers. In my free time, I make sure to stay relaxed by visiting the local Delaware beaches and the Jersey shore with my wife and our daughter.

I am passionate about what I do.  It is my honor to be a trial lawyer and assist people who have had their careers severely damaged or ended due to the illegal conduct of an employer. My past experience as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Texas and as a defense lawyer in one of the nation's largest law firms gives me unique insights and an advantage when it comes to effectively representing employees.. When you retain me to represent you, you get me, not an associate or junior lawyer.  I will take full control over every aspect of your case and give it my personal attention.  In my experience, this gives me an advantage over my opponents because I have handled every aspect of your case myself, rather than allowing a less experienced attorney to handle some matters and then try to understand what occurred later.. I am board certified in Labor & Employment Law and represent employees in overtime, harassment, wrongful discharge, and fraud/whistleblower cases. This includes claims of discrimination, sexual harassment, breach of employment agreements, and noncompete defense, as well as claims of unpaid overtime and corporate fraud and/or fraud against the government.

David’s primary practice areas are employment law and business litigation.  He is dedicated to representing employees in cases involving sexual harassment, discrimination (based on race, gender, pregnancy, age, disability, religion, and national origin), retaliation, severance negotiations, non-compete agreements, and other employment issues.  He also represents business clients in a broad range of matters including breach of contract, fraud, partnership/LLC member disputes, director and officer liability, real estate, and construction disputes.

Mr. Schaeffer focuses his practice on representing individuals and businesses in labor and employment law matters, in addition to handling workers’ compensation cases for injured workers and representing people who have been charged with crimes in state and federal court.. Prior to founding Schaeffer Law, Clay gained experience in multiple arenas. He represented indigent clients as a clinician in law school, interned with Missouri’s 45th Judicial Circuit, and clerked for local attorneys. Clay also spent three years at St. Louis Cold Drawn, Inc. (STLCD), which is the third largest domestic manufacturer of cold finished steel bars in North America. At STLCD, Clay served as the company’s General Counsel, Controller, and VP of Compliance.  His experience in manufacturing gives him a unique perspective that makes him an excellent advocate for mistreated employees.