Best Lawyers in America for Civil Rights Law
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Ms. Bassett is a Member who is located in our Nashville office. She graduated from the University of Tennessee in 2014 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a major in Economics with a dual concentration in International Business through the Global Leadership Scholars Program. Following her time in Knoxville, she graduated from Michigan State University College of Law in 2017. While at MSU, Laura served as the Notes and Comments Editor for the International Law Review, pub...
Marissa Wenzel’s practice focuses on complex trial and appellate litigation, often against state and federal regulators. She has substantial experience litigating consumer protection claims, including class actions, for a wide range of clients. She has also defended financial-sector clients facing intricate and novel questions of payments law.
Lindsay M. Goldbrum is a Partner at Goddard Law PLLC in New York, New York. Her practice focuses on Civil Rights Law , Labor and Employment Law - Employee, and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Lindsay represents plaintiffs in a broad range of employment matters involving sexual harassment, sexual assault , discrimination based on gender, LGBTQ+ status, pregnancy, race, disability, and age, as well as family and medical leave issues, whistleblower retaliation, and contract disputes. She has ...
Khail grew up a lawyer. He spent each night discussing the law and legal theory with his family at the dinner table. So it was only proper that he continue his studies at Pepperdine Law School. While still in school, Khail began his legal career at the Van Nuys City Attorney’s Office working cases of Driving Under the Influence and sex crimes. Throughout his tenure, he not only was the only law clerk to try cases to verdict but he also never lost a trial. Khail went on to graduate from ...
Hanna Chandoo joined Hadsell Stormer Renick & Dai LLP in February 2021 and represents clients in Civil Rights Law , Labor and Employment Law - Employee , and Litigation - Labor and Employment matters in Pasadena, California and throughout the state. Her practice focuses on advocating for employees and individuals in complex litigation involving workplace rights, discrimination, and civil liberties. Before joining the firm, Ms. Chandoo practiced at a boutique litigation firm where she serv...
Walter Mason focuses on wrongful death, civil rights, medical malpractice, products liability, and catastrophic injury cases. Mr. Mason has a deep passion to achieve justice for victims. His most potent memories of pride and accomplishment come from the victories he has shared with clients and seeing the subsequent transformations in their lives.
Lindsey M. Hay litigates complex civil and criminal cases at both the state and federal levels. Her practice focuses on clients facing investigations brought by federal and state law enforcement agencies and regulators, and all types of civil litigation. She has also handled a number of student discipline matters, including an affirmative lawsuit under Title IX against a major private university and has argued before the California Court of Appeal. Before joining the Firm, Ms. Hay served as L...
Allyson C. Cox is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Civil Rights Law, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Allyson C., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Allyson C. is held by other top l...
Jared Waldhoff is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Civil Rights Law, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Jared, who practices law in St. Louis, Missouri, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jared is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Winston W. Moody is a Partner attorney with Gwilliam Ivary Chiosso Cavalli & Brewer, APC. His practice focuses on all aspects of employment law and personal injury litigation. Winston earned his B.S.B.A. in economics at the University of West Florida, and he earned his J.D. at the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law. During law school, Winston served as Gwilliam Ivary’s law clerk, assisting plaintiffs in employment law matters. After becoming a licensed attorney, Winsto...
Since joining the Firm in 2017, Payton Lyon has developed broad experience at both the state and federal levels assisting clients in matters involving allegations of fraud, trade secret misappropriation, and RICO violations, among others. Payton has also represented clients during investigations conducted by numerous governmental agencies, including the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Department of Justice, and the California Fair Political Practices Commission. Before joining the Fir...
3 Things to Know About Nichad Davis: He is Chair of the Civil Rights Section for the North Carolina Advocates for Justice (June 2026 - June 2027) and has served on its Board of Governors (2024 - 2026). He has presented at CLEs on Personal Injury Jury Trial Advocacy and Civil Rights/Constitutional Litigation (2026). He has been named to The National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40” (2023 - 2026) and “Top 100” (2026) lists.* Nichad Davis is an attorney at the Law Offices of Jame...
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