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Kristin Alden
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Specialized experience in representing federal employees
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Employment and Labor
25%
Wrongful Termination
25%
33 years
Discrimination
20%
Sexual Harassment
20%
33 years
Fees and Rates
Awards
2017 2013
Licenses
Licensed in District of Columbia for 30 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maryland for 32 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Licensed in Virginia for 33 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
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Kristin Alden's Reviews
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Posted by Matthew | October 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney
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Matthew
The removal from Federal Service was one of the most traumatic experiences in my lifetime, and the litigation would have truly been impossible to navigate without the expertise of Kristin Alden and her associates. From the initial consultation, to the MSPB Hearing, and then the resulting Settlement-...
Posted by anonymous | July 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney
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Outstanding Attorney
Kristin Alden is the Top Tier attorney for Federal Employment Law! A professional reputation earned from experience, knowledge, success and never missing a deadline! I was a Federal Employee who was proposed to be removed from service. A consultation with Kristin Alden brought clarity, confidence, an...
Posted by anonymous | August 29, 2022 | Hired Attorney
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Just terrific in every way!
Kristin Alden negotiated my settlement with a former employer, and represented me in follow up discussions navigating disclosures around the settlement agreement. She was exceptional - smart, analytical, professional, strategic and empathic. More than that, she made herself available to me whenever n...
Posted by Julie | April 5, 2022 | Consulted Attorney
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Kristin Alden
Ms. Alden and I had a conversation last week and she was a great help to me in filling out my Medical Document for work. I would definitely recommend Kristin Alden and everyone else at that law firm!
Posted by anonymous | April 1, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
The best choice I could have made.
Kristin really is the best. She knows Federal employment law like no other and you can trust she will have your best interest in mind. 100% recommend her and her team to anyone that needs assistance.
Kristin Alden's Lawyer Endorsements
"Ms. Alden is an outstanding attorney and leader in the area of employment and EEO law. Given her extensive private practice experience, Ms. Alden is a true subject-matter expert. Accordingly, the work-product she produces is extraordinary. As a fellow attorney, it is something I admire and look to emulate."
"I endorse this lawyer. If I needed a lawyer, I would go to Kristen."
"I'm a big fan of Kristin Alden. She's a very smart lawyer and also, importantly, a good and caring person. Federal employees who are having trouble at work do well to hire Kristin."
"Kristin Alden is incredibly knowledgable in the field of federal sector employment law. I have been very impressed with the depth of her knowledge. She is also very personable and a terrific advocate. I endorse her!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Outstanding research, writing, and judgment relating to Federal employee employment matters: discrimination, whistleblowing and civil service with individual agencies, EEOC, OSC, and MSPB"
"I've known Kristin for many years and was her law partner for five years. She has a broad and deep knowledge of federal employment, personnel and labor law, and is a focused and aggressive trial and appellate advocate. She displays common sense, flexibility and empathy in helping the firm's clients identify and achieve their goals."
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Experience
Honors
2020
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2012
CLE Committee, D.C. Bar Association
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Member, founder, Kraft Eisenmann Alden, PLLC
2005 - Present
Founder/Partner, Alden Law Group, PLLC
1992 - Present
Licensed in VA, MD and DC, Bar Associations
Associations
2008 - Present
Virginia Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
1994 - Present
National Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
1994 - Present
DC Womens Bar AssociationMember
1993 - Present
Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
2008 - 2011
D.C. Bar Association's Continuing Legal Education CommitteeVice Chair
2007 - 2008
D.C. Bar Association's Continuing Legal Education CommitteeCommittee Member, 2nd Term
2005 - 2007
D.C. Bar Continuing Legal Education CommitteeCommittee Member; 1st Term
2001 - 2004
Labor & Employment Section, D.C. Bar AssociationChair, Public Sector
Sample of Legal Cases
Doe v. Army
Client reinstated to her former job with back pay.
Clarke v. Army, EEOC Appeal No. 0720060080 (2007)
Discrimination Found
Middleton v. Department of Defense
Successful appeal
Telford v. Army
Equal Pay For Equal Work
Ramos v. Department of Justice
Client was given his job back, with full back pay, interest and benefits, and with full and reasonable attorney fees.
Doe v. Office of Personnel Management
OPM granted retroactive retirement with retroactive benefits.
Education
1992
Washington College of Law, American University
JD - Juris Doctor - Juris Doctor
1989
Johns Hopkins University
BS
N/A
School of Advanced International Studies
Speaking Engagements
2013
WPEA Update
Whistleblowers Protection Enhancement Act
2013
Introduction to Discrimination in Employment Law
Discrimination
2013
Federal Circuit Bar Association
MSPB Update
2013
Bar Association of the District of Columbia
Federal Personnel Law Series
2012
District of Columbia Bar
Federal Sector EEOC Practice
2012
ABC's of ADR in Employment
Mediation and Arbitration of Employment Disputes
2011
National Employment Lawyers Association
Maximizing Recovery In Federal Sector Employment Claims
2011
District of Columbia Bar
Federal Sector EEO Practice
2009
National Employment Lawyers Association
Issue Spotting and Navigating the Federal Sector Labyrinth
2009
EEOC Training Institute
Litigating Before an Administrative Judge
2009
District of Columbia Bar
Federal Sector Employment Disputes
2007
National Employment Lawyers Association, 2007 Annual Convention
Special Considerations In Federal Sector Constructive Discharge Claims
2004
NELA Federal Sector Convention
o Best Practice Tips For Litigating Federal Employee Cases
2004
National Employment Lawyers Association 2004 Annual Convention
o Discovery & Evidentiary Issues in Litigating Federal Employee Cases
2004
Fundamentals of Employment Law In the District of Columbia
Employment Law in Washington, DC
2003
Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association
o How to Litigate a Federal Sector EEO Case
2003
DC Bar Association
o Settlements in Public Sector Cases: Thinking Outside the Box
2003
DC Bar Association
o Litigating a Federal Sector Case at the EEOC
2003
American Bar Association Convention
o Pitfalls to Avoid in Settling EEO Complaints
Publications
2004
Federal Employees Legal Survival Guide
Federal Employees Legal Survival Guide
1998
Employment Discrimination Law, Third Edition, Second Supplement
Chapter: Sexual Harassment
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I get fired for Sleep Apnea ?
08 Apr 2021
Q&A
Should I contact superiors at the agency even though I have no appeal rights?
08 Apr 2021
Q&A
How can federal government change my work schedule of 8 years that was agreed upon to work a contracting job in the same build??
07 Apr 2021