Practice Areas

The First Amendment protects a broad range of activities, including speaking out on public issues, engaging in political advocacy, protesting, and expressing personal beliefs. It also protects against retaliation by government employers, agencies, and officials when someone exercises these rights.

Claims often arise when the government censors speech, disciplines an employee for protected expression, restricts access to public forums, or imposes policies that unlawfully limit communication.

We help clients understand the scope of their First Amendment rights, assess whether government action crosses constitutional boundaries, and challenge unlawful restrictions or retaliation. Attorney Amanda Ghannam is proud to work closely with the American Civil Liberties Union and other organizations dedicated to the defense of freedom of expression.

Discrimination occurs when decisions about hiring, firing, pay, promotions, or job assignments are influenced by protected characteristics such as race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, age, religion, height, weight, or national origin.

Illegal retaliation involves punishment (like getting fired or demoted) in response to reporting misconduct, requesting an accommodation, or asserting other workplace rights.

Harassment includes unwelcome conduct tied to a protected characteristic that creates a hostile or abusive work environment. This can range from offensive comments to severe behavior such as sexual harassment or threats.

We represent employees in evaluating potential claims, navigating internal and agency complaints, negotiating with employers, and litigating when necessary. Our goal is to provide clear guidance and strong advocacy for workers facing unlawful treatment.

Federal statutes and state laws, such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, protect employees from unfair treatment based on race, religion, and national origin.

We help address workplace actions that disadvantage employees because of who they are, such as being passed over for promotions, subjected to offensive comments or harassment, denied reasonable religious accommodations, or disciplined unfairly. We guide employees through internal complaints, government filings, and lawsuits to hold employers accountable and secure remedies for discriminatory treatment and retaliation.

Gender-based discrimination can include being passed over for promotions, unequal pay, harassment, demotion, or termination due to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy. Federal and state law also requires employers are required to provide reasonable accommodations for pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, as well as specific provisions for nursing mothers.

We help clients challenge workplace practices that disadvantage them because of gender, sex, or pregnancy, such as being denied promotions or raises, forced into less favorable assignments, subjected to harassment, or pressured out of the workplace. We also assist employees in securing accommodations for pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical needs, ensuring employers comply with the law.

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides eligible workers with job-protected leave for serious health conditions, childbirth, adoption, and caregiving. Disability laws such as the Americans with Disabilities Act require employers to offer reasonable accommodations, such as extended leave or modified schedules, so employees can manage health conditions without losing their jobs.

We assist employees in understanding their rights, requesting leave or accommodations, and responding to employer misconduct. Our focus is ensuring clients receive the protections and support the law guarantees during important health-related situations.

Whistleblower law protects employees who report illegal, unsafe, or fraudulent activity in the workplace. These laws encourage workers to come forward by prohibiting employers from retaliating when an employee reports wrongdoing, participates in an investigation, or refuses to engage in unlawful conduct.

Whistleblower protections can apply to issues such as workplace safety violations, environmental hazards, and violations of state or federal regulations.

We help whistleblowers understand their rights, assess the strength of their claims, report safely, and pursue remedies when retaliation occurs.

Severance packages can significantly affect your financial stability and future career options. It’s important to understand both the legal implications and the leverage points before signing.

We assist employees in assessing severance offers, identifying potential claims that may strengthen their position, and negotiating improved terms. Our goal is to ensure clients leave their employment on the best possible footing with fair compensation, appropriate protections, and clarity about their rights and obligations moving forward.

Our firm provides practical guidance to help businesses meet their legal and regulatory obligations with confidence. From employment law compliance—such as wage-and-hour standards, workplace policies, and anti-discrimination requirements—to industry-specific regulations, we work closely with clients to solve problems before they start. Following the law and respecting your employees’ rights protects your business from legal disputes — a win-win for businesses and workers.

Police misconduct can take many forms, including physical brutality, use of unnecessary force, wrongful detention, harassment, or failure to follow proper procedures.

We represent individuals who have been harmed by police actions, helping them pursue justice. Our goal is to ensure accountability, protect victims’ rights, and seek compensation for injuries, trauma, and violations of constitutional protections.

We also provide consulting services to other lawyers bringing civil rights claims. Civil rights law is incredibly complex. If you are an attorney who does not specialize in litigating against the government, you need someone who does. Contact us today to discuss consulting services in 42 U.S.C. §1983 law.

Federal law allows individuals to hold government officials accountable when their constitutional rights are violated under color of law. Common claims include excessive force by law enforcement, unlawful searches or seizures, retaliation for protected speech, and other civil rights abuses by government officials.

We provide both direct representation and consulting services in § 1983 claims, navigating complex legal procedures, gathering evidence, and seeking justice and compensation for violations of our rights. Our focus is on seeking accountability and protecting individuals from misconduct by those in positions of authority.

Civil rights law is incredibly complex. If you are an attorney who does not specialize in litigating against the government, you need someone who does. Contact us today to discuss consulting services in 42 U.S.C. 1983 law.

Appellate law focuses on challenging or defending decisions made by lower courts. It involves reviewing trial records, identifying legal errors, and presenting arguments to higher courts to seek reversal, modification, or affirmation of a judgment. Appeals are based on questions of law rather than re-litigating facts, making precise legal analysis and persuasive writing essential.

We assist in preparing and filing appeals, crafting compelling briefs, and presenting oral arguments before appellate courts. Contact us to ensure every legal error is thoroughly examined and your clients have an opportunity to achieve the best possible outcome on appeal.