Best Lawyers in America for Civil Rights Law
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Meghan Koushik focuses her practice on complex investigation and government enforcement matters, with a focus on anti-discrimination and higher education. She has represented universities in congressional inquiries, and in government investigations arising under Title VI and Title IX. She also advises colleges and universities on a range of regulatory and policy issues. She regularly conducts sensitive internal investigations involving allegations of sexual misconduct, harassment, and discrim...
Jared Waldhoff is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Civil Rights Law, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Jared practices law in St. Louis, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized Jared Waldhoff since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard ...
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...
Meryl Poulin is a trial lawyer based in Auburn, Maine , serving clients at Gideon Asen LLC . She is driven by her dedication to her clients and a competitive spirit that motivates her to stand up and advocate in the courtroom for those affected by the negligence of others. Throughout her career, Meryl has found profound inspiration in witnessing the resilience and determination of her clients. Her clients often exhibit exceptional courage when they choose to fight for justice after experienci...
Attorney Donald R. Williams, Jr. is the Founder and Principal Attorney of Reed Williams, A Professional Law Corporation. Throughout the years, Donald has dedicated his time and talent to the communities he has resided in along his journey—from board member and visiting law professor to youth football coach. Although Donald is a Carson, California native, he likes to say he was “born in California but raised southern,” as his family instilled their strong Louisiana and Texas ...
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...
Joshua C. Grumke is an associate attorney in the asbestos practice at Wallace Miller. He works with individuals across the country who were put in harm’s way by companies that prioritized their bottom line over their employees’ safety. In his work, his primary focus is making sure that clients get what they need to provide stability and a path forward for themselves and their families. Combining patience and compassion with efficiency, diligence, and thorough knowledge of the law,...
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.
Cydney Korek is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Civil Rights Law, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Cydney practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Cydney Korek since 2022. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Cydney Korek is held by other lawyers.
Caitlin C. Burchette is an associate in Lewis Thomason's Knoxville office where she focuses her practice on education law, employment law, civil litigation, and insurance defense. She also has an extensive background in governmental entity defense, civil rights litigation, and appellate work. Caitlin is a graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law. While in law school, she served as a member of the Pro Bono Board and was an Articles Editor on the ABA Real Property, Trust, and ...
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