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Acquired: 2000
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Posted by Martin | February 7, 2023 | Consulted Attorney
Executive Summary (unclassified): This pro se request asks the Office of Special Counsel to accept an Intelligence Disclosure by a decorated national security whistleblower on the failure of Cathy A. Harris, acting U.S. Merit System Protection Board (MSPB) chair, to uphold the duties of her office in...
Posted by Jennifer Marshall | May 4, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Phenomenal attorney! I can’t say enough about her uncompromising ethics, dedication and knowledge of employment law. Her and her team took on a Class Action Case before the EEOC and was able to secure a $5 Million Dollar Settlement at the Richmond, Virginia Department of Veterans Affairs. Her litiga...
Posted by Shenandoah | February 3, 2019 | Hired Attorney
I am pleased to extend my highest recommendation, and commendation, to the law firm of Kator, Parks, Weiser and Harris. I actually experienced several law firms (all unpleasant encounters) before I dug deeper and came up with the jewel that is Kator, Parks, Weiser and Harris. Trust me, if there i...
Posted by Megan | February 8, 2011
I cannot recommend Cathy highly enough. Her professionalism, tenacity and intelligence are unmatched. The fact that Cathy was my lawyer was the only high point of a very difficult period. Because of her, my case was resolved out of court and I received a sizable settlement. Throughout it all, Cat...
Posted by Beverly | February 8, 2011
On a personal and professional levei I would recommend anyone needing an attorney in the goverment sector that has been hurt,harmed or discriminated against on a goverment level to not to hesitate in hiring Ms.Cathy Harris.She is very knowledgable and kind and caring.I would hate to be sitting on the...
"Cathy Harris is an outstanding lawyer who thoroughly understands federal sector employment law. I have known Cathy professionally for over a decade and have participated on professional panels with her. I highly endorse her."
"Cathy Harris is one of the real stars in the employment and civil rights bar in Washington, D.C., and has distinguished herself over the years tackling many difficulty and worthy cases and succeeding in them."
Estate planning lawyer
Employment and labor lawyer
Employment and labor lawyer
2011
Pro Bono Advocacy Award, Federal Circuit Bar Association
2010
Lawyer of the Year, Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association
1997
Michael D. Cooley Award, George Washington University Law School
1999 - Present
Co-Manager/Member, Kator, Parks & Weiser, PLLC
2001 - 2004
Adjunct Professor, George Washington University Law School
1997 - 1999
Assistant District Attorney, New York County District Attorneys Office
2000 - Present
Federal Circuit Bar AssociationPast Co-Chair, Merit Systems Protection Board Committee
1999 - Present
Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers AssociationPast Treasurer, Current Board Member
Member
Settlement- $5 million dollars
Termination of priest reversed by EEOC and MSPB
Settlement- $7.8 million dollars
Discrimination Found; $300,000 in compensatory damages awarded, plus additional economic damages
1997
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
B.A.
2012
Federal Sector Class Actions
2011
Federal Sector Class Actions
2010
Representing Federal Employees Before the MSPB
2010
Navigating the Requirements for Statutory Claims in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC
2010
Federal Sector Class Actions
2009
Litigating Federal Sector Class Actions
2009
2008
2007
1997
1996
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