LORI BROKER, ESQUIRE
LEGAL BRIEFS & RESEARCH, Principal, 2009 – present.
Provide top-quality legal research, writing and litigation support to attorneys nationwide.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION, Washington, D.C.
Senior Litigator, Office of General Counsel, 2001 – 2009.
Litigated employment discrimination cases in the federal courts and administrative tribunals.
“Outstanding” annual reviews every year. Multiple awards for outstanding written products and victorious case outcomes.
SHAW, BRANSFORD, VEILLEUX & ROTH, Washington, D.C.
Litigation Associate, 1998 – 2001.
Handled full range of litigation and counseling matters for both employers and employees, in both state and federal courts. Numerous awards for outstanding work on behalf of clients.
JACOBS, JACOBS & FARBER, Rockville, Maryland.
Litigation Associate, 1996 – 1998.
Litigation associate for nationally recognized labor and employment law firm.
BAR ADMISSIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
Maryland, Pennsylvania, District of Columbia; U.S. District Courts for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, District of Maryland, District of Columbia; U. S. Courts of Appeal for the Federal Circuit and Fourth Circuit
ARTICLES & LECTURES
“The No Fear Act: What It Means for Federal Managers” for the
Federal Executive Board.
Federal Executive Board.
“What Federal Managers Need to Know about the FMLA” for the Public Administration Forum.
“Shifting Powers, Maintaining Balance: The Revamped Federal EEO
Process,” Federal Manager, Winter 2000.
Process,” Federal Manager, Winter 2000.
“Discrimination Laws and the Unionized Employee—The Trouble
with Collective Bargaining Agreements in the Wake of Austin v.
Owens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc.” Maryland Bar Newsletter,
Spring 1998.
with Collective Bargaining Agreements in the Wake of Austin v.
Owens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc.” Maryland Bar Newsletter,
Spring 1998.
“The Brandon Decision: Small Employers Beware the Million Dollar
Lawsuit.” Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce Newsletter,
March 1998.
Lawsuit.” Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce Newsletter,
March 1998.
“Traps for the Unwary: What Every Small Business Owner Should
Know About Employment Law” for Medical Office Managers’
Association of Greater Washington.
Know About Employment Law” for Medical Office Managers’
Association of Greater Washington.
“Employment and Labor Law” for Lorman Educational Services CLE
course.
course.
“Supreme Court Wrap-up: The Year in Review” for Montgomery
County Bar Association.
County Bar Association.
George Mason University School of Law, Guest Lecturer on
employment law.
employment law.
Co-host of FED-Talk, a weekly radio show covering issues of
interest to federal managers.
interest to federal managers.
EDUCATION
William & Mary Law School, Williamsburg, Virginia
J.D. 1995
Public Service Fellow
Journal of Women and the Law, Associate Editor
Executive Board Member, Public Service Fund.
University of Maryland, Honors Program, College Park, Maryland
B.S., Cum Laude, 1992. Major: Government & Politics
Honors: Honors Certificate, Mortar Board, Dean’s List seven consecutive semesters, Phi Kappa Phi, Order of Omega, Golden Key, Community Advocate.
More About Lori Broker
After graduating from a top-tier law school Ms. Broker practiced for 20 years before state and federal courts at the trial and appellate levels. From 2001 to 2009 she was a senior litigator for the General Counsel’s Office of the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, earning “Outstanding” ratings every year, as well as special awards for difficult court victories. Since launching this business in 2009 she has earned the loyalty of numerous repeat clients.
