Susan E Huhta

Susan E Huhta

4.5
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 31 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Washington, DC
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Discrimination, Litigation ... +2 more

601 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Suite 200W, Washington, DC

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 29 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1997

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Minnesota for 30 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 1995

Resigned

No misconduct found

Licensed in Wisconsin for 31 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 1994

Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Outten & Golden LLP

601 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Suite 200W, Washington, DC, 20001

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Susan E Huhta's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

25 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by anonymous | November 16, 2025

Inept and Unresponsive

She is very inept and unresponsive. Ghosted me for months and when she replied, it was to tell me she was too busy. Told me that she would help. She promised to get back to me on a certain date and never called or anything. Her own secretary didn't even reach out. Essentially, she told me that in her... x amount of years of practice that the laws don't protect you. They only help on paper, but in practice its essentially worthless. Consult someone different, she's not a good lawyer.

Posted by Mona | September 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Discrimination

Amazing Attorney

Susan Huhta is an amazing person and attorney! As my attorney, she provided emotional support, stayed in constant contact with me to keep me informed of everything that was going on and became a good friend. She was accessible anytime or day to address problems that I was experiencing on the job d...uring this legal process. My experience during this long and stressful process was less painful due to the professionalism and bedside manner of Ms. Huhta. She took the fear away from seeking legal counsel when you think you are being discriminated against. I am now a strong advocate of seeking legal advice when unfairness occurs in the workplace because of my experience with Ms. Huhta. Ms. Huhta and her associates provided legal guidance that resulted in a fair settlement.

Posted by anonymous | July 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination

employment lawyer i would highly recommend

I retained Susan regarding a wrongful dismissal by a corporation. Susan was enormously strategic, and with her vision into possible outcomes, she developed a well-thought out approach to addressing the pertinent legal questions, Susan was a strong and effective advocate on my behalf. While the ind...ustry in question was not her area of expertise, she conducted additional and appropriate research to gain knowledge to help with the overall strategy. As a client, I always felt that Susan had my best interests top of mind; Susan demonstrated that with her strategic thinking, due diligence and availability to the client to discuss various approaches and answer questions.

Posted by Cynthia | July 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Tenacious Advocate

Sue was the seasoned legal strategist and counselor I needed in a sensitive employment situation. She was instrumental and successful in navigating a number of complicated concerns. She kept me informed throughout the negotiation process, and I especially appreciated her personable approach and couns...eling.

Posted by Michelle | July 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

No Regrets - Thank You Sue

I had an EEO case against a quasigovernment agency. Sue was very professional and held my hand throughout the whole process. She took the time to answer all the questions I had, both silly and serious, and made sure I understood everything. Her professionalism and thoroughness is definitely one of he...r strong points. She does not miss anything and is always on point. She is also very understanding - when I had financial problems due to the case, she worked with me so that I could focus on the case. But what I appreciated the most was that she was always available. Whether she was on vacation, or away on business, she was always available to answer any questions I had, either by email or phone. Going through a lawsuit sucks. But having an intelligent, caring, badass lawyer really helps. Hiring Sue was one of the best decisions I have ever made. I believe that I would not have had the same outcome if I had a different lawyer - I probably would have walked away bitter and angry if I had a different lawyer. If anyone is reading this and debating - dont. Sue is the best, period.

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Heidi Burakiewicz

Unknown lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I would send my closest friends and family to Sue Huhta. She is a passionate, knowledgeable, and fierce advocate on behalf of her clients. Just as important, she is compassionate about what her clients are experiencing while guiding them through what is often a difficult and emotional experience."

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Skye Perryman

Employment and labor lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Susan Huhta is a tremendous resource for her clients in labor, employment, and discrimination matters. She is a trusted advisor to both executives and line level employees facing situations that are difficult to navigate. Sue and I have litigated cases together and she's an aggressive, superb litigator. I have seen her in action at settlement and mediation and have seen her skill and good counsel lead to extremely favorable results for her clients. Sue has the respect of many in the attorney and business community."

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Tamara Miller

Discrimination lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly recommend Susan Huhta. She knows the law, effectively counsels and represents clients that we have shared, and achieves results that only a compassionate lawyer of her talent, skill and experience can deliver."

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Wayne Outten

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Sue's firm, Outten & Golden, focuses on representing employees, has a great reputation in the US and abroad, and is the largest US firm representing employees exclusively. Sue is the Partner-in-Charge of the firm's DC office. The firm also has offices in NYC, Chicago, and San Francisco. Sue has very broad experience representing individual employees (including executives and professionals) in many areas of employment law, including: counseling/advising employees with respect to many types of problems, disputes, and claims; negotiating and litigating discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and breach-of-contract claims; and advising and negotiating with respect to severance/termination agreements and employment agreements/offer letters. Sue cares a great deal about her clients, takes a strong personal interest in helping them, and provides excellent service and advice to them. She is a person of unimpeachable integrity and is a pleasure to work."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers

2021

Best Lawyers, Best Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

500 Leading Plaintiff Employment Lawyers, Lawdragon

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Top 100 Lawyers (civil plaintiff’s side), National Trial Lawyers Association

2018

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

2017

Top 100 Lawyers (civil plaintiff’s side), National Trial Lawyers Association

2016

Top 100 Lawyers (civil plaintiff’s side), National Trial Lawyers Association

2010

Washington’s Top Lawyers, Individual Rights, Washingtonian Magazine

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Partner, Outten & Golden LLP

2011 - 2017

Partner, Heller, Huron, Chertkof & Salzman Pllc

1999 - 2011

EEO Project Director and Public Accommodations Project Director, Washington Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights & Urban Affairs

1995 - 1999

Associate, Arnold & Porter, LLP

1994 - 1995

Law Clerk, The Honorable Barbara B. Crabb, Western District of Wisconsin

Associations

Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association

Member

National Employment Lawyers Association

Member

Washington Council of Lawyers

Past President

Leadership Advisory Committee, National Women’s Law Center

Member

Women’s Bar Association

Member

Trial Lawyers Association of Metropolitan Washington, D.C.

Member

American Bar Association

Member

First Shift

Member

Order of the Coif

Member

Wisconsin Law Review

Articles Editor

2010 - 2011

Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association

Past Board Member

Education

1994

University of Wisconsin Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

Cornell University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

2018

Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association Annual Conference

Title VII Retaliation Updates

2018

13th Annual Meeting with the Congressional Women’s Caucus

#WeToo in the Legal Workplace

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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