Employment Discrimination Experts 2025

Nationally recognized and sought after Houston employment law attorney Jacqueline Armstrong is the founding attorney of Armstrong Associates, an employment law firm which has been protecting the rights of employees for over 30 years. Jacqueline and her associates represent employees and never the employer. Attorney Armstrong has an exceptional depth of experience and winning track record in all areas of employment law including employment discrimination, sexual harassment, employment contracts and non-compete agreements, executive compensation & litigation, wrongful termination, whistleblower law, unpaid and underpaid wage claims, and all variations of employment law litigation. Jacqueline is proud of the exclusive team of seasoned lawyers she has at her side and ready to serve her clients. When you work with Attorney Armstrong, rest assured the best available legal team will be representing you in negotiations and when necessary, in trial. Jacqueline has fought many big companies and won on behalf of her clients. She has taken on national chains, large oil & gas companies, government officials, and more. She collaborated with a top-notch legal team to bring Chipotle to justice for allowing a culture where managers were preying on young female employees. She took on a County judge in Texas and obtained an $850,000 judgment. Jacqueline is compassionate and tough and fights tirelessly to preserve her clients’ dignity, reputation, and financial stability. Her passion is helping those in need and getting them the justice they deserve. Jacqueline has been included in the Super Lawyers list by Thomson Reuters every year since 2019. This exclusive designation is based upon peer nominations and evaluations, experience, and achievements on behalf of her clients. Only 5% of all licensed attorneys in the state of Texas are named to the list each year.

Fighting unfair employers and predatory businesses with relentless advocacy and powerful representation.

Tracy Sanders Rucker, Esq., is a nationally recognized employment, education, and immigration law attorney, bestselling author, and continuing legal education (CLE) presenter. Founder of Natural Hair and the Law and the Attorney Tracy Sanders Foundation, she is a leading voice on hair texture discrimination, workplace culture, and post-DEI compliance in schools and businesses. Her work has been featured by ABC, MSNBC, TLC, Essence, Avvo, and the Los Angeles Sentinel, and she has spoken at Yale University, Arizona State University, Loyola Law School, Arizona State University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law, and other higher education institutions. She has authored bestsellers, including Natural Hair in the Workplace: What Are Your Rights?, The CROWN Act Handbook, and Wearing Our Crowns — each recognized in national media and ranked #1 in key legal categories on Amazon Kindle. Her advocacy has earned honors from U.S. Congress members, Netflix, eBay, Benedict College Women’s Business Center, and the Los Angeles Lakers Women’s Business Awards. She also hosts the Legal Talk With Tracy Sanders podcast and earned degrees from Syracuse University College of Law, the University of South Carolina, and Cornell University’s Women’s Entrepreneurship program. See: https://smb.americanpress.com/article/Attorney-Tracy-Sanders-Launches-Insightful-New-Book-on-Hair-Texture-Discrimination-in-Workplaces-and-Schools?storyId=683ff0e944ed71000866c89f http://int.cerifilegaledge.com/program_guide/search_results.jsf?courseTopicType=1&provider=32008108&requireCourseNumber=false&accredStatus=%5B%5D&format=On+Demand.Live.Live+Conference https://lexvid.com/cle-speakers/tracy-sanders-rucker https://www.lawline.com/lawyer/tracy-sanders-rucker

I'm a Career Consultant who specializes in Negotiation and Pay Equity. I bring years of experience working for employers at a staff firm, applicant tracking company, and professional trade association to my work with candidates and employees. I spearheaded two pay equity laws; 1) salary history bans and inclusion of pay in job postings. Over the years I have contributed and been interviewed by NPR, BBC, CNN, Boston Globe, Yahoo Finance, Hollywood Reporter, and more. Additionally, my speaking engagements and workshops have included Harvard, UCLA, Virginia Tech, Women in Construction, Boston Consulting Group, Boston Chamber of Commerce, and more. I've earned an MBA from Bentley University and a BA in Economics from College of the Holy Cross.

Accident Defenders are committed to defending your rights at every possible level. We deeply understand the devastating financial and emotional consequences of work injuries and workplace harassment which result in pay loss. We will assist you in obtaining the highest possible compensation for your case. Communicate telephonically so that we can get an idea of whether you need an employment discrimination lawyer or a personal injury lawyer.

I'm an employment lawyer and the founder of Hones Law PLLC. Hones Law PLLC is a law firm located in Seattle, Washington focused on representing workers. Our firm is passionate about using our expertise to advance workers’ rights, especially for those workers who have been illegally targeted because of their disability status, gender, race, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics and protected activities.

I am a lawyer from Long Island NY who has been practicing since 2003 with expertise in NY no-fault, personal injury, and employment discrimination.

Specialties: Immigration law and procedureEmployment discrimination

Jamaal ("Jay") W. Stafford is a trial lawyer who represents licensed healthcare professionals in Maryland and Washington, D.C. facing investigations and disciplinary matters before their professional licensing boards. Jay also represents both employees and employers in employment law matters, including non-compete agreement litigation, discrimination claims and sexual harassment claims. Jay has represented clients in both state and federal courts and has received various awards from his peers.

Attorney Justin G. Randolph has focused on immigration law since 2001. He studied immigration law at DePaul University College of Law in the late 1990s, where he took advanced courses taught by leading practitioners. During a clinical asylum course at DePaul, he gained his first hands-on experience working on complex, high-stakes immigration cases. After law school, Justin worked at a boutique immigration firm, handling a wide variety of immigration matters. In 2004, he opened the Law Office of Justin G. Randolph, where he continues to represent clients from Chicago and around the world for marriage green cards, family-based immigration, naturalization, employment-based immigrant visas, employment-based non-immigrant visas, and other immigration matters. Since 2007, Justin has been instructing paralegal students in immigration law and procedure at Wright College in Chicago. In 2019, Justin opened a separate firm, with a partner, to handle employment discrimination and wrongful termination cases: Randolph & Holloway LLC.

I thrive through my leadership in crafting innovative strategies that have bolstered business growth while focusing on stakeholder relationships. Currently pursuing an MBA with prior experience in payroll processing, project management, and consulting. I am committed to integrating cutting-edge strategy techniques using data-driven insights.At Liberty Mutual, I excelled in ensuring accurate compensation for employees on leave, demonstrating keen analytical skills while going through a workforce transition. This enriching experience, combined with my educational pursuits at NYU, has honed my competencies in strategic operations, advanced problem solving, and digital transformation, setting a solid foundation for a future in business operations strategy.

I’m an attorney focused on federal sector employment law and military service employment protections. I represent federal employees and applicants in EEO matters (discrimination, retaliation, harassment), Rehabilitation Act reasonable accommodation, MSPB adverse action/performance appeals, OSC whistleblower cases, and USERRA (Guard/Reserve) rights. Reporters use me for clear, on-record explanations that turn dense rules into plain English, with practical examples and cites you can verify. I’m available for quick quotes, deeper background, or walking through timelines and decision trees. I also have 6+ years experience litigating employment defense on behalf of the U.S. Government through three presidential administrations. I also track government-wide workforce policy from OPM and OMB—telework/RTO directives, performance management (PIPs), suitability/fitness, locality pay/duty station questions, RIF/realignments, and hiring authorities—so I can connect individual cases to system level changes. On the aviation side, I help pilots and operators navigate FAA and NTSB issues, aircraft purchase/sale pitfalls, and certificate or enforcement matters. Selected story angles I can speak to: - Federal EEO 101 (and what most sources miss): counseling vs. complaint, acceptance/dismissal, investigations, and remedies—plus how deadlines quietly decide outcomes. - Reasonable accommodation in mission critical roles: light duty, telework, medical documentation, “undue hardship,” and how to avoid retaliatory optics. - MSPB after the backlog era: appeal rights, probationary myths, settlement dynamics, and fee-shifting realities. - Whistleblower cases & PPPs: what counts as protected disclosure, typical retaliation patterns, and OSC vs. agency IG pathways. - USERRA: reemployment after orders, seniority/benefits accrual, scheduling drill/AT, and common agency missteps. - Telework/RTO as a legal and policy question: duty station, locality pay, reasonable accommodation intersections, and how agencies document “business need.” - Managing out via PIPs: when a PIP is pretext, how performance elements are written, and the evidence agencies actually need. - Suitability/fitness and (separately) security clearance issues: the boundary with EEO rights and what employees should document from day one. - Remedies and real timelines: back pay, comp damages caps, attorney fees, and why “day in court” usually means ADR or settlement.

Managing and founding shareholder of an employment law class action law firm in Los Angeles. We have handled almost 500 class actions, including those involving piece-rate claims, misclassification claims, reimbursement claims, and minimum wage and overtime claims.  We have also handled numerous Title VII sexual harassment, racial harassment and retaliation cases.

Experienced professional leading change and people focusing on resolutions, high-quality results, and relationships. Skilled in effectively managing resources and delivering innovative strategies to achieve positive outcomes, maximize human potential, and ensure equal opportunity. Exceptional interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Skills and Core Competencies EEO Compliance | Mediator | Human Resource Management | Training and Career Development | Facilitator | Program-Project Management | Community Building | social Media Manager| Volunteer Management | Event Planner|

It is with pride and honor that I have been able to spend the last 20 years building a career in supporting customers, employees, teams, and organizations. Grounding myself as an HR professional, I am motivated by creative, efficient, and innovative ways of operating while fostering a strong company culture of customer service and care. Leaders, peers, and stakeholders have recognized my clear dedication to the human experience and drive to develop myself and others around me to operate at higher levels of functioning. With supportive experience in mental health, small business, non-profit, hospitality, and customer service, I maintain an authentic appreciation on how the strengths of an individual collaborating within a team, can actualize strategic initiatives, that ultimately lead to an elevated customer experience.

I’m the founder and CEO of JustiProof, an unapologetically employee-first platform helping people fight back against workplace discrimination. We give employees the tools, resources, and confidence to protect their careers and take control of their own narratives because silence only serves the status quo.My journey started with a personal fight against discrimination. I believed the laws and internal policies would protect me. They didn’t. I spoke up, faced retaliation, and learned the hard way that the systems meant to protect us are often performative at best.That experience lit a fire in me. JustiProof isn’t just an app, it’s a movement. One that empowers employees, amplifies their voices, and confronts the systemic inequities that keep people silent. We deserve better. And I’m committed to building it.

I'm Loren Locke, a seasoned immigration attorney with a unique perspective shaped by my experience as a U.S. Foreign Service Officer. Prior to founding Locke Immigration Law, I served as a consular officer in Mexico, where I adjudicated over 12,000 nonimmigrant visa applications. This front-line experience has equipped me with a deep understanding of the complexities and real-world implications of immigration law. I provide clear, insightful analysis on key business immigration topics, including: - Visa Navigation: Expert breakdowns of complex visa categories like E-2, E-3, H-1B1, and L-1. - Green Card Processes: In-depth knowledge of labor certifications, corporate strategies, audit responses, and denial appeals. - Talent Acquisition & Global Mobility: Strategies for companies in growth sectors such as aviation, healthcare, and professional services, emphasizing the critical need for foreign talent. - Extraordinary Ability & High-Achievers: Guidance on O-1 visas, National Interest Waivers, and EB-1 qualifications for top-tier individuals. - Current Issues & Solutions: Timely insights on critical matters like the H-1B backlog and emergency options for laid-off foreign workers. My background includes partnership at a national labor and employment firm and experience in a high-volume international law practice. I excel at simplifying complex legal topics and providing context that enhances understanding beyond the headlines. I am fluent in Spanish and French. Prior press here: www.lockeimmigration.com/in-the-press

Wen Luo, JD, is a highly accomplished Managing Attorney at Luo & Associates Law Group, P.C., with extensive experience in U.S. immigration law. As an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, Wen focuses on protecting client rights and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Her expertise spans a broad range of immigrant and non-immigrant visa applications, naturalization, and I-485 permanent resident applications. This includes handling complex petitions such as I-130, H-1B, I-129, I-539, EB-2, EB-3, and NIW benefits. Wen also possesses significant experience with L-1 and EB-1C benefits for listed and international companies. She is skilled in researching and responding to government Requests for Evidence and Notices of Intent to Deny, as well as preparing and filing Appeals, Motions to Reopen, and Motions to Reconsider. Before her current roles, Wen was a Partner at GUANGDONG ZHIRUN LAW FIRM in Shenzhen, China, providing legal advice and drafting documentation for USCIS submissions. She also served as an Attorney at ML and CHEN, P.C., where she represented clients in family-based applications, deportation cases, and matters involving Asylum, U/T visas, Adjustment of Status, Consular Processing, and Naturalization before USCIS, DOS, EOIR, and federal district court. Wen holds a Doctor of Law (JD) from American University Washington College of Law, where she graduated in the top 15% of her class, was a Dean's Fellow, and earned the highest grade in Contracts. Her legal education included specialized courses in Business Immigration Law taught by Dr. Jaddou, former Chief Counsel to USCIS, and Immigration & Naturalization taught by David M. McConnell, Director of the Office of Immigration Litigation (OIL) Appellate Section. She furthered her expertise with a Master of Laws (LLM) from City University of Hong Kong, graduating with Distinction in the top 3%, and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Guangdong University of Foreign Studies. Recognized for her achievements, Wen Luo has been honored as a "Best Attorney of America" and is a Lifetime Charter Member. She is licensed to practice law in China and the State of New York. A true multi-linguist, Wen is fluent in Mandarin (native), Cantonese, and English, with basic German skills, enabling her to serve a diverse client base effectively.

I am an experienced consultant, trainer and speaker on matters that might affect your communication, brand and culture. My primary focus will be to collect key data points about the nature of your internal and external communication, which will also inform me of the state of your culture and how your brand is being perceived. I am then able to construct frameworks that emphasize improving the mental well being and highlighting the contributing factors that are hindering you from communicating interpersonally and through your social media channels. My experience as an entrepreneur, degree work; fellowship and employment roles also allow me to take on various roles including those emphasizing communication, social media and brand strategy, marketing and media.