Focused on protecting workers.
Why Choose Gilbert Employment Law, P.C.?
Gilbert Employment Law, P.C., is the worker’s voice in litigation involving employee rights violations and discrimination cases. We are focused on protecting the rights of employees and promoting workplace fairness. We have represented employees across the nation, as well as those stationed abroad.
In some instances, representation services have included, but have not been limited to: requests for reasonable accommodation, whistleblower claims, disability retirement applications, Office of Worker’s Compensation Program (OWCP) applications, security clearance issues, and negotiating resolutions of employment related litigation.
When facing inequality or an adverse action in your job, it may feel overwhelming to stand up to your employer. It often seems as if the employer holds all the cards and the employee has no power at all. We are on your side.
From the moment you talk to us on the phone or meet with an attorney in person, we want you to know that you have come to the right place. We are a law firm that focuses on meeting your needs and understanding your goals.
We believe that every client deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. That begins by listening to your needs and concerns. Working as a team, we take no shortcuts in pursuing the most effective strategy for obtaining the best possible resolution to your case.
Our attorneys are highly skilled in representing federal employees before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), the Office of Special Counsel (OSC), the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and other federal administrative agencies. Gilbert Employment Law, P.C., has also represented employees in county and state courts, as well as U.S. District and Appeals Courts
Our lawyers belong to advocacy organizations such as the National Employment Lawyers Association, the Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association, and the Society of Federal Labor and Employee Relations Professionals, have authored numerous books and publications related to employment law issues, and served as presenters at trainings on related topics.
Our Team
Learn more about our attorneys through their profiles below:

Gary M. Gilbert
President

Kevin L. Owen
Partner

Deryn A. Sumner
Managing Partner

Shannon C. Leary
Partner

Cori M. Cohen
Partner

Christopher H. Bonk
Partner

Chloe Barrett
Associate Attorney

Kathleen Bissell
Associate Attorney

Grace B. Carter
Of Counsel

Cole Eisenshtadt
Associate

Kathleen J. England
Senior Counsel

Renn C. Fowler
Of Counsel

Thomas J. Gagliardo
Of Counsel

AJ Hill
Senior Associate

Perry Howell
Counsel

David A. Karman
Senior Associate

Linda A. Kincaid
Of Counsel

Daniel B. Kohrman
Of Counsel

Marlene A. Laimeche
Senior Associate

Dwight A. Lewis
Of Counsel

Abryana Marks
Associate Attorney

Annie McEnaney
Associate

David Norken
Of Counsel

Edward H. Passman
Of Counsel

Andrew J. Perlmutter
Counsel

Donna P. Price
Of Counsel

Tristin M. Ralph
Associate Attorney

James W. Richard II
Counsel

Abigail Rosenthal
Associate

Jasmine M. Santos
Associate

Geoffrey H. Simpson
COUNSEL

Elbridge W. Smith
SENIOR COUNSEL

Eugenia Valais
Associate Attorney

Elizabeth A. Wilson
Counsel
In Memoriam

Ernest C. Hadley
In Memoriam

Joseph V. Kaplan
In Memoriam

Daniel A. Katz
In Memoriam
