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It takes years of hard work, perseverance, and sacrifice to build a career. When an employer’s discrimination or retaliation threatens your livelihood, you do not have to stand by in silence. I can help level the playing field and vindicate your workplace rights.
I focus exclusively on protecting and advocating for employees’ rights. I recognize the unique, high-stakes situations that employees face, and I provide experienced, empathetic counsel by seeing your case through your eyes. I will listen patiently as you share your story and work with you to identify your objectives, anticipate your needs, and develop a custom strategy best suited to achieve your goals.
I prioritize client service and believe that timely, open, and honest communication is the linchpin of the attorney-client relationship. I will make the legal process more accessible and empower you to make informed decisions about your case.
I regularly represent employees in a broad array of employment matters before local and federal administrative agencies, and in state and federal courts. I have successfully represented employees in discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wrongful discharge, and breach of contract claims, as well as whistleblower claims brought under the anti-retaliation provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Dodd-Frank Act, False Claims Act, Whistleblower Protection Act, and National Defense Authorization Act.
Before I co-founded District Employment Law, I worked as an employment attorney at Bernabei & Kabat, PLLC for over six years. Previously, I also served as a law clerk to the Honorable Dan Pellegrini, then-President Judge of the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court. In addition, I worked as a trial attorney at a Pennsylvania law firm where I helped obtain a seminal ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit about the pleading standard applicable to whistleblower complaints filed under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
I graduated magna cum laude from the Catholic University of America, where I served as the Editor-in-Chief of the Catholic University Law Review.
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Chat withState: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2016
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State: Maryland
Acquired: 2015
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State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2011
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1101 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 450, Washington, DC, 20036
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Posted by anonymous | December 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Walked me through it all
Kristen was an incredibly diligent advocate and patient counselor during this personally difficult time. She (and her employer Lynne Bernebei @ Bernabei & Kabat) listened carefully to my experiences, walked me through the various possibilities, produced a thorough, well-documented, well-researched d...
Posted by Jennifer | April 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Highest recommendation: empathetic, personable, professional
Kristen is empathetic, personable, and above all else, professional. She responded to every inquiry I had, big or small, with timeliness and aptitude. She made me feel heard -- taking my case seriously and being a strong advocate for me. Finally, she made the legal process, which can seem daunting, c...
"Kristen is one of the brightest young attorneys out there. With a resume including former stardom as Editor-in-Chief of the Catholic University Law Review, Kristen brings professionalism, organization, and a wealth of knowledge to every legal matter she encounters."
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2023 Rising Star - Washington, D.C. - Employment Litigation, Super Lawyers
2022
"500 Leading Plaintiff Employment & Civil Rights Lawyers", Lawdragon
2021
"500 Leading Plaintiff Employment & Civil Rights Lawyers", Lawdragon
2023 - Present
Partner, District Employment Law PLLC
2016 - 2023
Attorney, Bernabei & Kabat, PLLC
2014 - 2016
Law Clerk, Commonwealth Court Of Pennsylvania
2011 - 2014
Attorney, Angino & Rovner, P.C.
2010 - 2010
Law Clerk, The Law Firm of Stefan Shaibani, PLLC
2010 - 2010
Law Clerk, United States Attorney's Office
2009 - 2009
Judicial Intern, United States District Court For The District Of Columbia
2011
JD - Juris Doctor
2008
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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