{"id":13,"date":"2024-04-24T21:14:24","date_gmt":"2024-04-24T21:14:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stagingserver3.com\/Lori\/?page_id=13"},"modified":"2024-06-28T20:54:31","modified_gmt":"2024-06-28T20:54:31","slug":"about-lori","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stagingserver3.com\/Lori\/about-lori\/","title":{"rendered":"About Lori"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” equal_height=”yes” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#1e2e45″ scene_position=”center” top_padding=”50″ constrain_group_1=”yes” bottom_padding=”50″ text_color=”light” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” id=”ro-1″ overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column right_padding_desktop=”3%” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” el_class=”ro-1-txt” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1714156069715{margin-top: 20px !important;}”]\n

LORI BROKER, ESQUIRE
\nPROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n

LEGAL BRIEFS & RESEARCH, Principal, 2009 – present.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Provide top-quality legal research, writing and litigation support to attorneys nationwide.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION, Washington, D.C.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Senior Litigator, Office of General Counsel, 2001 – 2009.
\nLitigated employment discrimination cases in the federal courts and administrative tribunals.
\n“Outstanding” annual reviews every year. Multiple awards for outstanding written products and victorious case outcomes.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n

SHAW, BRANSFORD, VEILLEUX & ROTH, Washington, D.C.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Litigation Associate, 1998 \u2013 2001.
\nHandled 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.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n

JACOBS, JACOBS & FARBER, Rockville, Maryland.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Litigation Associate, 1996 \u2013 1998.
\nLitigation associate for nationally recognized labor and employment law firm.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n

BAR ADMISSIONS\/MEMBERSHIPS<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n

ARTICLES & LECTURES<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text]
\"\" <\/div>
“The No Fear Act: What It Means for Federal Managers” for the
\nFederal Executive Board. <\/div>
<\/div><\/div>
\"\" <\/div>
“What Federal Managers Need to Know about the FMLA” for the Public Administration Forum. <\/div>
<\/div><\/div>
\"\" <\/div>
“Shifting Powers, Maintaining Balance: The Revamped Federal EEO
\nProcess,” Federal Manager, Winter 2000. <\/div>
<\/div><\/div>
\"\" <\/div>
“Discrimination Laws and the Unionized Employee\u2014The Trouble
\nwith Collective Bargaining Agreements in the Wake of\u00a0Austin v.
\nOwens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc.” Maryland Bar Newsletter,
\nSpring 1998. <\/div>
<\/div><\/div>
\"\" <\/div>
“The Brandon Decision: Small Employers Beware the Million Dollar
\nLawsuit.” Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce Newsletter,
\nMarch 1998. <\/div>
<\/div><\/div>
\"\" <\/div>
“Traps for the Unwary: What Every Small Business Owner Should
\nKnow About Employment Law” for Medical Office Managers\u2019
\nAssociation of Greater Washington. <\/div>
<\/div><\/div>
\"\" <\/div>
“Employment and Labor Law” for Lorman Educational Services CLE
\ncourse. <\/div>
<\/div><\/div>
\"\" <\/div>
“Supreme Court Wrap-up: The Year in Review” for Montgomery
\nCounty Bar Association. <\/div>
<\/div><\/div>
\"\" <\/div>
George Mason University School of Law, Guest Lecturer on
\nemployment law. <\/div>
<\/div><\/div>
\"\" <\/div>
Co-host of FED-Talk, a weekly radio show covering issues of
\ninterest to federal managers. <\/div>
<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]\n

EDUCATION<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]William & Mary Law School,<\/strong> Williamsburg, Virginia
\nJ.D.\u00a01995
\nPublic Service Fellow
\nJournal of Women and the Law, Associate Editor
\nExecutive Board Member, Public Service Fund.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]University of Maryland, Honors Program,<\/strong> College Park, Maryland
\nB.S., Cum Laude, 1992. Major: Government & Politics
\nHonors: Honors Certificate, Mortar Board, Dean\u2019s List seven consecutive semesters, Phi Kappa Phi, Order of Omega, Golden Key, Community Advocate.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n

More About Lori Broker<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]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\u2019s Office of the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, earning \u201cOutstanding\u201d 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.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” sticky_content=”true” sticky_content_functionality=”js” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][image_with_animation image_url=”75″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” margin_top=”20″ margin_bottom=”50″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” equal_height=”yes” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#1e2e45″ scene_position=”center” top_padding=”50″ constrain_group_1=”yes” bottom_padding=”50″ text_color=”light” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” id=”ro-1″ disable_element=”yes” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column right_padding_desktop=”3%” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” el_class=”ro-1-txt” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1714156069715{margin-top: 20px !important;}”]\n

LORI BROKER, ESQUIRE
\nPROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]LEGAL BRIEFS & RESEARCH, Principal, 2009-present.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Provide top-quality legal research, writing and litigation support to attorneys nationwide.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION,Washington, D.C.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Senior Litigator, Office of General Counsel, 2001-2009.\u2028Litigated 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.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]SHAW, BRANSFORD, VEILLEUX & ROTH, Washington, D.C.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Litigation Associate, 1998 \u2013 2001.\u2028Handled 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.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]JACOBS, JACOBS & FARBER, Rockville, Maryland.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Litigation Associate, 1996 \u2013 1998.\u2028Litigation associate for nationally recognized labor and employment law firm.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]BAR ADMISSIONS\/MEMBERSHIPS<\/strong><\/p>\n

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 Appeals for the Federal Circuit and Fourth Circuit[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n

ARTICLES & LECTURES<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text]
\"\" <\/div>
“The No Fear Act: What It Means for Federal Managers” for the
\nFederal Executive Board. <\/div>
<\/div><\/div>
\"\" <\/div>
“What Federal Managers Need to Know about the FMLA” for the Public Administration Forum. <\/div>
<\/div><\/div>
\"\" <\/div>
“Shifting Powers, Maintaining Balance: The Revamped Federal EEO
\nProcess,” Federal Manager, Winter 2000. <\/div>
<\/div><\/div>
\"\" <\/div>
“Discrimination Laws and the Unionized Employee\u2014The Trouble
\nwith Collective Bargaining Agreements in the Wake of\u00a0Austin v.
\nOwens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc.” Maryland Bar Newsletter,
\nSpring 1998. <\/div>
<\/div><\/div>
\"\" <\/div>
“The Brandon Decision: Small Employers Beware the Million Dollar
\nLawsuit.” MontgomeryCounty Chamber of Commerce Newsletter,
\nMarch 1998. <\/div>
<\/div><\/div>
\"\" <\/div>
“Traps for the Unwary: What Every Small Business Owner Should
\nKnow About Employment Law” for Medical Office Managers\u2019
\nAssociation of Greater Washington. <\/div>
<\/div><\/div>
\"\" <\/div>
“Employment and Labor Law” for Lorman Educational Services CLE
\ncourse. <\/div>
<\/div><\/div>
\"\" <\/div>
“Supreme Court Wrap-up: The Year in Review” for Montgomery
\nCounty Bar Association. <\/div>
<\/div><\/div>
\"\" <\/div>
George Mason University School of Law, Guest Lecturer on
\nemployment law. <\/div>
<\/div><\/div>
\"\" <\/div>
Co-host of FED-Talk, a weekly radio show covering issues of
\ninterest to federal managers. <\/div>
<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]\n

EDUCATION<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]William & Mary Law School,<\/strong> Williamsburg, Virginia<\/p>\n

J.D.\u00a01995<\/p>\n

Public Service Fellow\u2028Journal of Women and the Law, Associate Editor
\nExecutive Board Member, Public Service Fund[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]University of Maryland, Honors Program,<\/strong> College Park, Maryland<\/p>\n

B.S.,\u00a0Cum Laude, 1992. Major: Government & Politics\u2028Honors: Honors Certificate, Mortar Board, Dean\u2019s List seven consecutive semesters, Phi Kappa Phi, Order of Omega, Golden Key, Community Advocate.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n

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