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Lisa is a Partner at Smithey Law Group LLC, where she leads one of the firm's practice groups. She is a successful trial attorney and skilled litigator and negotiator, representing employees and small businesses in Maryland, D.C., and is leading the firm's expansion into Nashville, Tennessee. Lisa represents clients in civil litigation and settlement negotiations related to sexual harassment claims, LGBTQ+ employee issues, sex, race, and many other forms of discrimination, equal pay, wage claims, and whistleblower retaliation, in addition to negotiating sophisticated employment and separation agreements. She has won numerous awards, including being named a Power Player in Labor and Employment Law in 2024, Rising Star in Employment Litigation in Super Lawyers, and named as One to Watch for both Employee representation and Employment Litigation in Best Lawyers in 2026. Lisa also spearheaded the firm's pro bono hotline for LGBTQ+ workers and small businesses, which has been featured in numerous news outlets and reinforces SLG's status as a go-to advocate for LGBTQ+ employees.
Lisa grew up in Tennessee, where she received bachelor's and master's degrees in sociology, during which she conducted and published research on social inequality in the workforce and sexual harassment in the restaurant industry. During her master's in sociology, she published research with her mentor, the late sociologist, Jackie Eller, PhD, addressing LGBTQ+ issues, masculinity and job identities, which has been cited in numerous sociological articles. Following graduate research of sexual harassment in the restaurant industry, she followed her passion for employment law and attended law school, where she graduated at the top of her class, served as an editor for her school's flagship Law Review, and interned with the Supreme Court of Maryland, the EEOC, and the Attorney General of Maryland. She then she clerked for Judge Stuart R. Berger and Judge Robert A. Zarnoch on the Appellate Court of Maryland.
In 2018, she joined SLG, where she was elevated to partner in 2024 and remains a trusted leader, successful litigator, and fierce advocate on behalf of her clients. Lisa serves employees and employers in Maryland, D.C., and Tennessee.
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Chat withState: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2020
No misconduct found
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 2017
No misconduct found
State: Maryland
Acquired: 2016
No misconduct found
Smithey Law Group Ste 200 706 Giddings Ave, Annapolis, MD, 21401
706 Giddings Avenue, Suite 200, Annapolis, MD, 21401
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Posted by Dawn | July 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Lisa Leigh-Anne Walker: “A Needle in the Haystack”— an attorney that truly cares and delivers results!
I feel like I won the lottery finding Lisa. It all started through a call I placed to a volunteer hotline that provided free legal advice to employees that may be facing discrimination/retaliation in the workplace. Lisa was the volunteer. If I could have given her a big hug after that call, I would ...
Thank you very much for the kind words! I was honored that you chose our firm and then returned to us when another issue arose, and we were happy to fight on your behalf. It was a chance encounter that worked out well for a very good person. You truly made my job look easy and you are a joy to work with! Best of luck and thank you!
Posted by anonymous | July 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law
Ms. Walker was a outstanding lawyer for my case
Ms. Lisa Walker fought my case against a government agency and she was successful doing so. Her hard work and dedication was outstanding. Ms. Walking kept me informed every step of the way with emails and phone calls. Ms.Walker explained all the legal terms that l may not quite have understood. She m...
Thank you very much for your very kind review. I will always remember your case as one of the most fulfilling, and I would go into battle with a client like you any day. I was very proud to represent you and admire your work ethic and resolve. So glad that we got a positive result for you!
"I worked with Lisa for a relatively brief period of time on employment matters but she left a lasting impression on my career. Lisa is absolutely meticulous in everything she does and is unfailingly honest and ethical. She has spent years building a deep and encyclopedic knowledge of employment law and developing a writing style that is clear and empathetic. She is also an excellent mentor and a supportive colleague. If Lisa gets hit a thousand times she will get back up a thousand and one. You will not find a lawyer who cares more about or will work harder for her clients. Lisa makes me proud to be a member of the bar."
"Lisa was a law clerk in Judge Stuart Berger's chambers with me in 2016-2017. As Judge Berger's career clerk, I have worked with many law clerks over the past 11 years, but Lisa stands out as one of the most conscientious, meticulous, and hard-working. Although I can't speak to her more recent legal experience personally, I am certain that her professionalism and commitment to high quality work bring continued value to all of her clients."
Litigation lawyer
2026
Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers
2026
Rising Stars in Employment Litigation, SuperLawyers
2024
Employment Law Power List, The Daily Record
2024 - Present
Partner, Smithey Law Group LLC
2022 - 2023
Senior Associate Attorney, Smithey Law Group LLC
2018 - 2021
Associate, Smithey Law Group LLC
2017 - 2018
Judicial Law Clerk to Judge Robert A. Zarnoch, Maryland Court of Special Appeals
2016 - 2017
Judicial Law Clerk to Judge Stuart R. Berger, Maryland Court of Special Appeals
2023 - Present
National LGBT Bar AssociationMember
2023 - Present
Tennessee Bar AssociationLabor & Employment Law Section
2020 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationLabor & Employment Law Section
Won wrongful termination jury trial on behalf of nurse against large medical employer
Won Favorable EEOC Finding of Discrimination.
Won Favorable EEOC Finding of Discrimination.
Six-Figure Settlement
Six-Figure Settlement
Won Favorable EEOC Finding of Discrimination.
Six-Figure Settlement
Won panel of physicians' recommendation to reverse termination and reinstate.
Won reversal of termination
Six-Figure Settlement
Won reversal of employee termination and job restoration.
Won Favorable EEOC Finding of Discrimination.
No disciplinary action pending completion of trainings.
2016
JD - Juris Doctor (magna cum laude)
2013
MA - Master of Arts (Sociology)
2011
BS - Bachelor of Science
2022
"Employment Contracts: Help me understand my job contract before I sign it"
2022
"Get Back Up and Try Again: Succeeding in the Workplace Despite Learning Disabilities"
2021
2020
English
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