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The Employment Law Center of Maryland is the state's only 501(c)(3) nonprofit employment law firm.

 

Our Maryland employment lawyers represent economically distressed Maryland workers with discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination cases—at a fraction of the cost of traditional employment law firms.

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ABOUT US

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We demand a future where the well-being of workers is a business priority, workplaces are equitable, diverse, and inclusive, and every worker is treated with the respect and dignity they deserve.

We hold Maryland employers accountable in every Maryland state and federal court.

 

We sue bad bosses.

For workers like you.

OUR MISSION

The team at the Employment Law Center of Maryland completely changed my connotation of lawyers. It was such a positive experience.

Lisa Liu

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Joseph Gibson
Executive Director & General Counsel
Joseph Gibson
Bethany Callahan
Attorney
Bethany Callahan
William Chavez
Senior Attorney
William Chavez
Lauren Thomas
Attorney
Lauren Thomas

It's hard pick one word to describe our brand of civil rights and employment law advocacy.

But let's start with relentless.

Meet the team

And we're hiring!

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Reputation matters, and we're proud to be recognized by our clients and colleagues for our outstanding work on behalf of Maryland workers.

They've heard of us.

Legal Impact Award Finalist

2022

Employment Lawyer of the Year

2023

Press and Articles

Making Waves

Our advocacy extends far beyond the courtroom, and takes every opportunity to educate Maryland's workers about their civil and workplace rights.

Employment Law Center of Maryland named 2022 Reisman Award finalist for "transforming the practice of law"

Employment Law Center of Maryland named 2022 Reisman Award finalist for "transforming the practice of law"

July 10, 2022

Federal lawsuit alleges Frederick’s White Rabbit Gastropub violated federal labor laws, retaliated against employees who spoke up

Federal lawsuit alleges Frederick’s White Rabbit Gastropub violated federal labor laws, retaliated against employees who spoke up

August 22, 2022

Employment Law Center of Maryland puts AI to work—for Maryland workers

Employment Law Center of Maryland puts AI to work—for Maryland workers

March 24, 2023

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You don't have to fight alone.

Book a consultation with one of our Maryland employment lawyers today.

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