Michal R Shinnar

Michal R Shinnar

also known as Michal B. Shinnar

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 13 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Greenbelt, MD
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Civil Rights, Discrimination ... +2 more

6404 Ivy Lane, Suite 400, Greenbelt, MD

About Michal

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Civil Rights 20%

Represents employees in civil rights cases, including under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, and state and local civil rights laws.

20%
Discrimination 20%

Represents employees in discrimination cases, including under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, and state and local civil rights laws.

20%
Employment and Labor 20%

Ms. Shinnar represents employees in all aspects of employment law, including EEO discrimination complaints, disability accommodations, employee discipline, employment contracts, and wage and hour disputes.

20%
Sexual Harassment 20%

Represents employees in sexual harassment cases. Member of the TIMES UP Legal Defense Fund. Prior college rape crisis center advocate.

20%
Wrongful Termination 20%

Represents employees who have been wrongfully terminated due to discrimination, whistleblower activity, and in retaliation for complaining about unpaid wages,.

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 10 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2015

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 13 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2012

Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Joseph, Greenwald and Laake, PA

6404 Ivy Lane, Suite 400, Greenbelt, MD, 20770

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Michal R Shinnar's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly skilled legal advisor and advocate

I had the privilege of being represented by Michal Shinnar in a wrongful termination case, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. From our very first conversation, Michal showed a rare combination of legal expertise, professionalism, and genuine empathy that immediately put me at ease during a ver...y stressful time. She took the time to listen carefully to every detail of my situation, explained my rights clearly, and laid out my options in a way that helped me feel informed and confident in the steps we were taking. Throughout the process, Michal was responsive, strategic, and unwavering in her advocacy on my behalf. Her knowledge of employment law is exceptional, and she handled my case with the kind of dedication and precision that made all the difference. Thanks to her work, we achieved a resolution that felt fair and validating—and I felt supported and respected every step of the way. If you are facing wrongful termination or any serious workplace issue, Michal Shinnar is exactly the attorney you want on your side. She’s not only a skilled legal professional but also someone who truly cares about her clients.

Posted by anonymous | February 8, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Advisor

Michal provided excellent and timely advice for a complex decision where I needed to weigh both legal and practical risks and benefits on short notice.

Posted by Anthony | February 3, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Federal Employment

I contacted Michal regarding an employment and labor issue and received a prompt response. Michal consulted me on my overall employment status and situation and reviewed several courses of action that I would be able to pursue. Michal's advice was extensive and personal, making my decision-making muc...h more straightforward. I would highly recommend reaching out to Michal for any employment related issues.

Posted by anonymous | December 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Attorney

Attorney Shinnar represented me in a professional, knowledgeable, and sincere way. I would recommend her to anyone going through issues/concerns with their employer. Her investigative skills are fantastic! She is honest and provides the best advice while allowing you to make the final decision. Her s...taff is easy to work with and follows up on any request. I would highly recommend Attorney Shinnar. She is the best!

Posted by anonymous | July 2, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

She Took Lemons and Made Champagne!

I had heard Michal was the go to lawyer for gender discrimination and after I hired her I quickly learned why. Michal took about 1500 pages of documents and emails and created a case from it. She wrote a stellar brief to the EEOC which literally had me in tears because it was clear that she had heard... me and my story and had the experience and expertise to know that I had been discriminated against and the vision of how to make the legal arguments to get me the relief justice required. Michal then wrote a powerful, compelling complaint for federal district court litigation that artfully married law to fact and resulted in media attention and brought my former employer to the settlement table. You can't go wrong with Michal!

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Michal R Shinnar's Lawyer Endorsements

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Peter Whelan

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michal effectively represents individual employees in a wide variety of employment law matters. She is skilled in identifying the central issues for each employment matter, and using deposition questioning to obtain crucial admissions on those issues. Michal's active contributons to plaintiff’s employment law bar associations demonstrate her deep commitment to the cause of civil rights in the workplace."

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Anya Marino

Employment and labor lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"Michal maintains an intellectual, strategic, and thoughtful practice methodology that demonstrates her unwavering passion and zeal for her clients' cases. Michal represents her clients with authority and insight, and her analyses and application of the law within the cases she litigates evidence her skills and talents as an advocate."

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Anya Marino

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2011

Donald J. Feerick Prize in Labor Law, Fordham University School of Law

2011

Archibald R. Murray Public Service Award, summa cum laude, Fordham University School of Law

2011

Stein Scholar- Public Interest Law Fellow, Fordham University School of Law

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Senior Associate Attorney, Gilbert Employment Law, P.C.

Associations

2019 - Present

National Employment Lawyers Association

Co-Chair of Disability Law Practice Group

2018 - Present

Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association

Board Member

2018 - Present

Women's Bar Association of the District of Columbia

Member

2016 - Present

National Employment Lawyers Association

Member

2015 - Present

Disability Rights Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association

Member

Education

2011

Fordham University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

Barnard College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

TIME’S UP Legal Defense Fund and National Women’s Law Center

The Intersections of Disability Discrimination and Sex Harassment

2019

National Employment Lawyers Association National Conference Anatomy of an ADA Case

2019

Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium

Undue Burdens Under Title I of the ADA

2018

2017

Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium Disability Accommodations for Federal Employees

Publications

2016

Maryland State Bar Association Section of Labor and Employment Law Newsletter Employment Discrimination Against Survivors of Domestic Violence
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