Laura Lynette Dunn

Laura Lynette Dunn

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 11 years

Civil rights Lawyer at Washington, DC
Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Litigation, Education

1717 K Street NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC

About Laura

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Civil Rights 60%

Title IX

60%
Litigation 30%

Campus sexual assault

30%
Education 10%

Disability rights

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-400 per hour

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 5 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2020

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 9 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2016

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 11 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2014

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Laura L. Dunn, Esq.

1717 K Street NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC, 20006

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Laura Lynette Dunn's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by Becca | August 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Diligent & Survivor-Focused Attorney

I could not be more pleased with the work that Laura Dunn did in my case. She was dedicated, responsive, and attentive to not only the details of my case but to who I was as a person and survivor. She diligently addressed every single one of my concerns and questions, making sure that I was educated ...and comfortable at every step. Laura’s survivor-focused and professional approach ensured that I secured justice in my case and received the closure that I needed. I am positive that without Laura’s expertise and support, I would not have made it through such a daunting and difficult process. I highly recommend Ms. Dunn to all survivors seeking justice!

Posted by anonymous | March 4, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Anonymous

Laura was hired to represent me in a case at the end of this last year. She did an excellent job with email and phone communication due to my location on the west coast. I believe that Laura is very understanding and respectful of individuals who have been through personal injury and as a result have... had setbacks to their education. I am extremely grateful to have had Laura as my attorney through this difficult time and would highly recommend her to those who are in need of her service.

Posted by anonymous | March 2, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Amazing representation

Laura was a perfect lawyer to help me through this case. She is fantastic representation for survivors— helping me through the tough moments and guiding me to get closure through the whole process. Very thankful for her!

Posted by Katie | March 1, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Strong representation for survivors

Laura represented me in my education case. I challenged a major university and needed to be taken seriously. Universities take Laura Dunn seriously. She did not back down despite numerous attempts by the university to quash the case. Her perseverance earned me the accommodations and compensation I ne...eded to move forward after a difficult time in my life. Laura's attention to detail ensured that the university followed through on their promises. Elements of my settlement could fallen through the cracks but Laura stayed on top of my case. She responded promptly to my follow up concerns and made sure my needs were addressed in a timely manner. Laura has the compassion to represent survivors and toughness to challenge the institutions that threaten our healing.

Posted by Katie | February 4, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Exceptional Attorney

Laura is a highly knowledgeable and committed attorney who has fought tirelessly in my pursuit of justice. The campus and legal systems can become overwhelming but Laura has provided exceptional guidance, preparing me every step of the way. I highly recommend Laura, without reservation, to any surviv...or seeking justice.

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Laura Lynette Dunn's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mary Mcgrail

Sexual harassment lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Laura Dunn is an excellent litigator and constitutional lawyer who has done path-breaking work in the field of sexual harassment law. She has helped victims across the nation achieve favorable resolutions of complex and sensitive cases and has changed the landscape of law in the field of Title IX litigation. She is a first-rate attorney. Highly recommend."

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Austin King

Civil rights lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"Laura Dunn is an exceptional advocate for her clients. As a founding board member of SurvJustice, I saw every day how much of her time, energy, and talents she would devote to getting justice in a case."

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Leading Women, The Daily Record

2019

Top 40 under 40, National Trial Attorneys

2018

Fellow, TED

2018

CAFE 100, Preet Bharara

2017

Special Courage Award, DOJ

2017

Eleanor Roosevelt Fund Award, AAUW

2015

Global Fellow, Echoing Green

2014

Rose Zetzer Fellow, University of Maryland School of Law

2014

Order of the Barrister, University of Maryland School of Law

2014

William P. Cunningham Award, University of Maryland School of Law

2014

Champion of Excellence, University of Maryland

2011

Leadership Scholar, University of Maryland School of Law

2007

Recognition of Excellence, Educational Testing Service

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Founding Partner, L.L. Dunn Law Firm

2015 - Present

Seminar Lecturer, University Of Maryland School Of Law

2018 - 2019

D.C. Managing Counsel, The Fierberg National Law Group

2015 - 2016

Bar Prep Course - Teaching Assistant, University Of Maryland School Of Law

2014 - 2018

Executive Director, SurvJustice

2013 - 2014

Judicial Intern for the Honorable Paul W. Grimm, U.S. District Court For The District Of Maryland

2013 - 2013

Law Clerk for Chairman Patrick Leahy, U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee

2012 - 2013

Environmental Law Research Assistant, University Of Maryland School Of Law

2012 - 2014

Law Clerk, Silverman, Thompson, Slutkin & White, LLC

2010 - 2020

Founder, SurvJustice

Associations

2014 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

Federal Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

National Association of Victim Rights Attorneys

Member

2011 - 2017

American Association for Justice

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Jane Doe v. Old Dominion University, 289 F.Supp.3d 744 (E.D. Va. 2018)

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Education

2014

University of Maryland School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

University of Wisconsin, Madison

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Wisconsin Department of Justice

Best Practices in Addressing Campus Sexual Assault

2017

Statewide Law Enforcement Training on Violence Against Women

Campus Sexual Assault Training

2017

Mitigating Campus Sexual Assault in a Changing Political Climate

Campus Sexual Assault Panel

2017

Fall Policy Conference

Title IX Panel

2017

Arkansas State Bar Association

Title IX and Campus Sexual Assault

2016

Webinar

Representing College Students in Campus Hearings on Sexual Violence

2016

Annual Victim Rights Conference

Breaching the Ivory Tower: Effective Legal Advocacy within Campus Hearings

2016

A Victim Legal Assistance Network Training

Effective Representation of Victims of Campus Violence

2015

One in Five: The Law, Policy, and Politics of Campus Sexual Assault

Guest Lecture

2015

National Global Health Law: O’Neill Colloquium Campus Sexual Assault: Prevention, Support & Justice

2015

Institute of Politics

Strengthening Title IX: Campus Safety, Accountability & Transparency

2015

Breaking the Silence: Addressing Sexual Assault on Campus

Next Steps for Campus Sexual Violence Activism

2015

Beyond Campus Adjudication Conference Supporting Survivors of Campus Sexual Violence

2015

61st Biennial Convention

Campus Safety: Addressing Sexual Violence

2015

36th Annual National Conference on Law & of Higher Education Supporting Survivors Plenary

2015

33rd Annual Conference on Crime Victim’s Issues Keynote

2015

2015 Violence Prevention Conference Victim Activism Plenary

2014

Sexual Assault Summit

Voices Panel

2014

Converge! Re-Imaging the Movement to End Gender Violence

Campus Sexual Violence Activism

2014

College & University Police & Investigators Conference

Campus SaVE Act Update

2014

Annual Campus Adjudicator Training

Addressing Campus Sexual Assault

2014

10th Annual Young Feminist Leadership Conference

The Fight Against Campus Sexual Assault

2013

Campus Sexual Assault Conference

Keynote

Publications

2016

PREVENTING SEXUAL VIOLENCE ON CAMPUS: CHALLENGING TRADITIONAL APPROACHES THROUGH PROGRAM INNOVATION The Anti‐Campus Sexual Assault Activism Movement Under Title IX

2015

University of Miami Race & Social justice Law Review Panel: Campus and Youth Respond to Gender Violence

Languages

English

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