Employment Law Group

Our versatility is unmatched.

We combine deep experience with plaintiff-side litigation with a keen understanding of how to solve complex challenges facing progressive nonprofit employers.

The lawyers in our employment law practice are a tight-knit team with decades of experience protecting workers’ rights. With various lawyers bringing expertise in employment litigation, transactional work, and winning appellate arguments, our cohesive team works together to be more than the sum of our parts.

Our lawyers have represented workers facing discrimination, whistleblowers, and survivors of campus sexual assault. Before joining Trister Ross, some of our lawyers enforced federal workplace-protection laws while working at the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the Office of Special Counsel.

Protecting Workers’ Rights


Fair and just workplaces are the foundation of a thriving society. Our employment attorneys fight for employees facing workplace injustice — offering strategic guidance and delivering meaningful results.

Fair Wages — We advocate for employees who have been denied fair wages or overtime pay, or who have experienced wage theft.

Harassment & Discrimination — We represent workers facing discrimination, harassment, and retaliation at work.



Workplace Accommodations — We ensure employees can access the disability accommodations and family/medical leave protections they are entitled to under the law.

Employment Contracts — We help employees review contracts, negotiate fair terms, and protect their interests.

Wrongful Termination — We protect workers against unfair dismissals and employer retaliation for whistleblowing or exercising their rights.





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Legal Expertise for Nonprofit Employers


We partner with nonprofits to advance their missions while maintaining legally compliant, fair workplaces. Our attorneys provide proactive legal guidance to help employers navigate the complexities of federal, state, and local employment laws.

Need legal guidance?
We can help.

We combine decades of legal experience with a people-focused mindset.