Recognized by the Washington Post as “the feared attorney of the #MeToo movement,” Debra S. Katz has been successfully litigating employment discrimination, civil rights, and whistleblower protection cases for more than 40 years.
Ms. Katz is a founding partner of Katz Banks Kumin LLP, where she concentrates her practice on sexual harassment and whistleblower claims, as well as employment discrimination, wrongful discharge, and contractual employment disputes. She has developed extensive litigation experience in federal and local courts and has achieved significant successes in high-profile cases. Some of her most notable clients include Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, who accused Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault during his confirmation hearings, Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo, the former Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), who alleged that the agency violated her constitutional rights and illegally terminated her employment after she blew the whistle on actions that jeopardized public health and violated federal law, and Dr. Rick Bright, a former official at the Department of Health and Human Services who was removed from his position in retaliation for raising concerns about the Trump administration’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Ms. Katz also represented multiple women who were sexually assaulted by Harvey Weinstein, as well as Irwin Reiter, a former Weinstein Company executive who provided critical information to the New York Times reporters who broke the scandal.
Ms. Katz has been cited as a leader in sexual harassment, employment, and whistleblower law by multiple outlets, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, and TIME Magazine. In 2018 and 2024, she was honored as “Civil Rights Lawyer of the Year” for Washington, D.C. by The Best Lawyers© In America. She has been recognized as a “Top Lawyer” by Washingtonian Magazine every year since 2004, and since 2023 she has been included in the magazine’s “Most Powerful Women in Washington” and “Washington DC’s 500 Most Influential People” lists.
Ms. Katz received her Bachelor of Arts degree, summa cum laude, from Union College, where she was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. She received her J.D. degree, cum laude, from the University of Wisconsin Law School, where she served as a member of the Wisconsin Law Review and as Articles Editor of the Wisconsin Women’s Law Journal. Following law school, Ms. Katz clerked for the Hon. William Bablitch on the Wisconsin Supreme Court and held a Women’s Law and Public Policy Fellowship at Georgetown University Law Center.
Publications
- Debra Katz, “An Unsung Heroine of the Suffragists Can Show Us How to Deal With Failure“, Moment Magazine (March 28, 2025)
- Debra Katz, Michael Filoromo, “Being a Whistleblower Is Hard Enough. SEC Policies Make It Harder.” Bloomberg Law (August 22, 2024)
- Debra Katz, Debra Katz: “The Boeing 737 Max 9 safety problems show the FAA isn’t doing its job. We need whistleblowers.“ Chicago Tribune (January 18, 2024)
- Debra Katz and Alexandria Smith, “The Line Between a Demanding Workplace and a Demeaning One,” Bloomberg Law (November 3, 2021)
- Debra Katz and Lisa Banks, “Bloomberg nondisclosure agreements controversy misses why victims can want them.” NBC News (February 22, 2020).
- Debra Katz and Lisa Banks, “Banning confidentiality agreements won’t solve sexual harassment.” Washington Post (December 10, 2019).
- Debra Katz and Lisa Banks, “Setting the Record Straight: Dr. Christine Blasey Ford’s Legal Team Speaks Out.” Ms. Magazine (October 9, 2019).
- Debra Katz and Hannah Alejandro, “Blue states are leading in sexual harassment reforms. Red states are leaving women behind.” Washington Post (July 23, 2019).
- Debra Katz and Matthew LaGarde, “INSIGHT: The Societal Reckoning Caused by the #MeToo Movement Must Now Translate into Legal Reform.” Bloomberg Law (June 6, 2018).
- Debra Katz, “30 Million Women can’t sue their Employer over Harassment. Hopefully that’s changing.” Washington Post (May 18, 2018).
- Debra Katz and Hannah Alejandro, “Sexual harassment stakes huge for low-income women. Will #MeToo help them too?” USA Today (December 8, 2017).
- Debra Katz, “Emerging Issues in Whistleblower Law and Retaliation,” ALI-CLE’s The Practical Lawyer (December, 2017).
- Debra Katz and Hannah Alejandro, “Discrimination isn’t just a Difference of Opinion – it’s a Violation of the Law,” Huffington Post (August 21, 2017).
- Debra Katz and Hannah Alejandro, “Betsy DeVos’ Title IX approach fails to trust women who report sexual assault,” USA Today (August 3, 2017).
- Debra Katz and Mehreen Rasheed, “Confronting Bias To Improve Workplace Well-Being,” Law360 (July 12, 2017).
- Debra Katz and Mehreen Rasheed, “New Policies Pose Threat to Immigrant Workplace Rights,” Law360 (April 17, 2017).
- Debra Katz and Aaron Blacksberg, “Racial Harassment and Retaliation: the Employee Perspective,” Law360 (April 12, 2017).
- Debra Katz and Aaron Blacksberg, “Whistleblower Protections vs. Confidentiality Obligations,” Law360 (March 17, 2017).
- Debra Katz and Aaron Blacksberg, “Federal Whistleblower Protections May Face Greatest Test Yet,” Law360 (January 25, 2017).
- Debra Katz and Hannah Alejandro, “How Sexual Harassment Stays Hidden,” Law360 (October 30, 2016).
- Debra Katz and Matthew LaGarde, “OPINION: Employee Political Coercion Protections are Weak,” Law360 (October 18, 2016).
- Debra Katz and Hannah Alejandro, “Ailes Scandal Puts Sex Discrimination Issues in Plain View,” Law360 (Aug. 19, 2016).
- Debra Katz and Colleen Coveney, “Title IX Enforcement: A Lack of Institutional Support,” Law360 (Jun. 20, 2016).
- Debra Katz and Matthew LaGarde, “A Victory For SOX Whistleblowers In Recent DOL Decision,” Law360 (Apr. 27, 2016).
- Debra Katz and Danielle Brian, “Whistleblowers in Congress need protection,” USA Today (Nov. 19, 2015).
- Debra Katz, “Navigating the Maze of Private Sector Whistleblower Anti-Retaliation Laws,” in Employment Law Institute 2015 381 (Practicing Law Institute, 2015).
- Debra Katz and Alexis Ronickher, “Ignoring Issues Raised By Cybersecurity Whistleblowers Only Compounds the Problem,” Corporate Compliance Insights (Sept. 11, 2015).
- Gaylynn Burroughs and Debra Katz “Won’t Back Down,” Ms. Magazine (Summer 2015).
- Debra Katz and David Marshall, “The Senate ‘Makes Good’ On Congress’ Antitrust Promises,” Law360 (Aug. 6, 2015).
- Matthew Stiff and Debra Katz, “Whistleblower Policies Could Create Contractual Rights,” Law360 (Mar. 27, 2015).
- Debra Katz and Matthew LaGarde, “4th Circ. Reminds Whistleblowers Of Their Role And Rights,” Law360 (Feb. 10, 2015).
- Alexis Ronickher and Debra Katz, “A Tale Of 2 Circ. Court Whistleblower Cases,” Law360 (Dec. 5, 2014).
- Debra Katz and Abigail Cook-Mack, “Minority Rules,” Ms. Magazine (Nov. 15, 2013).
- Alexis Ronickher and Debra Katz, “A Powerful Tool To Effectively Fight Fraud,” Law360 (Sept. 20, 2013).
- Debra Katz and Matthew LaGarde, “Another Whistleblower Win For Plaintiffs Bar,”Law360 (Jun. 27, 2013).
- David Marshall and Debra Katz, “SEC Must Stop The Latest Effort To Impede Whistleblowers,” Law360, May 13, 2013.
- Debra Katz and Matthew LaGarde, “An Important Win for Whistleblowers,” The National Law Journal (Apr. 22, 2013).
- Alexis Ronickher and Debra Katz, “Summa v. Hofstra – A Cautionary Tale For Employer,” Law360 (Apr. 11, 2013).
- Michael Filoromo and Debra Katz, “Welcome Guidelines on Criminal Background Checks,” The National Law Journal (May 14, 2012).
- Asarnow, A. and Debra Katz, “Stop the bias against the jobless,” The National Law Journal (Aug. 8, 2011).
- Michael Filoromo and Debra Katz, “Whistleblower Protections Restored: Sylvester V. Paraxel,” Law360 (Jun. 10, 2011).
- Alison Asarnow and Debra Katz, “Commentary: Court to resolve circuit split over petition clause protections for government employees,” National Law Journal’s Supreme Court Insider Blog (Nov. 3, 2010).
- A. Rickher and Debra Katz, “Commentary: Court tackles scope of employees’ constitutional right to privacy,” National Law Journal’s Supreme Court Insider Blog (Oct. 5, 2010).
- Michael Filoromo and Debra Katz, “Commentary: Will justices claw at ‘cat’s paw’ theory of employer liability,” National Law Journal’s Supreme Court Insider Blog (Sept. 22, 2010).
- A. Rickher and Debra Katz, “In-house lawyers left in the lurch,” National Law Journal (Sept. 13, 2010).
- Debra Katz, “Commentary: Are Oral Complaints to Supervisors Protected Under Wage-and-Hour Law?,” National Law Journal’s Supreme Court Insider Blog (Sept. 1, 2010).
- Michael Filoromo and Debra Katz, “How Far Will the High Court Go On 3rd-Party Reprisals?,” Employment Law 360 (Jul. 30, 2010).
- Justine Andronici and Debra Katz, “Save Your Life, Save Your Livelihood,”Ms. Magazine (Spring 2010).
- N. Williams and Debra Katz, “Protecting Workers In A Nuclear Renaissance,” Law360 (May 29, 2009).
- N. Williams and Debra Katz, “Protect Nuclear Whistleblowers,” The National Law Journal (May 18, 2009).
- Debra Katz and M. Dundon, “Please Protect the Whistle-blowers,” The Legal Times (Mar. 2, 2009).
- Justine Andronici and Debra Katz, “Equal Pay and Beyond,” Ms. Magazine (Winter 2009).
- Justine Andronici and Debra Katz, “Less Gain, More Pain,” Ms. Magazine (Fall 2008).
- Lisa Banks and Debra Katz, “Surprisingly Pro-Worker,” The National Law Journal (Aug. 6, 2008).
- Justine Andronici and Debra Katz, “Firing Back,” Ms. Magazine (Summer 2008).
- Justine Andronici and Debra Katz, “Stall Tactics,” Ms. Magazine (Spring 2008).
- Debra Katz and J. Williams, “Halt, In the Name of Public Safety: The Federal Government Must Stop Lashing Out at Whistle-blowers,” The Legal Times (Mar. 31, 2008).
- Debra Katz and Justine Andronici, “Sarbanes-Oxley Whistleblowers: Experts Only, Please,” The National Law Journal (Feb. 18, 2008).
- Lisa Banks and Debra Katz, “The Legacy of “Ledbetter”,” The National Law Journal (Aug. 1, 2007).
- Justine Andronici and Debra Katz, “The Right to Complain,” Ms. Magazine (Spring 2007).
- Justine Andronici and Debra Katz, “Scaling the Maternal Wall,” Ms. Magazine (Jan. 5, 2007).
- Debra Katz and Justine Andronici “Teen Harassment and the Foley Scandal,” Ms. Magazine (Oct. 2006, reprinted as “Workplace Harassment Now a Teen Right of Passage,” AlterNet.org, Oct. 24, 2006).
- Debra Katz and Justine Andronici, “Acting Above the Law,” The National Law Journal (Oct. 9, 2006).
- Debra Katz and Justine Andronici, “No More Excuses!,” Ms. Magazine (Fall 2006).
- Debra Katz and Lisa Banks, “Victories for Workers,” The National Law Journal (Aug. 2, 2006).
- Debra Katz and Avi Kumin, “‘Meritor’ at 20: Ills persist,” The National Law Journal (Jun. 26, 2006).
- Lisa Banks and Debra Katz, “Only Two Major Rulings,” The National Law Journal (Aug. 3, 2005).
- Debra Katz, “A Surprising Year,” Legal Times (Dec. 20, 2004).
- Debra Katz and Andrew Schroeder, “The ‘Extortion’ Factor: Waging the P.R. Battle,” The National Law Journal (Nov. 8, 2004).
- Lisa Banks and Debra Katz, “Employment Cases: ‘Constructive Discharge’,” The National Law Journal (Aug. 2, 2004).
- R. Adams and Debra Katz, “Lawyers Who ‘Tell’ Risk All,” The National Law Journal (Mar. 29, 2004).
- Debra Katz and A. Kabat, “No Windfall After All,” The National Law Journal (Nov. 10, 2003).
- Lisa Banks and Debra Katz, 2003 Supreme Court Employment Law Review: “A Pro-Employee Trend,” The National Law Journal (Aug. 4, 2003).
- Debra Katz and Banks, L., Employment Cases: “Wins for Both Sides,” The National Law Journal (Aug. 5, 2002).
- Debra Katz and Avi Kumin, “Family Leave Lives On,” The National Law Journal (Jun. 24, 2001).
- Debra Katz, “Judicial Legislation Run Amok: New Limits on Punitive Damages Imposed,” Legal Times (Jul. 12, 1999).
- R. Eisenberg and Debra Katz, “Hiring Minds Want to Know: Increasingly Popular Psychological Testing of Job Applicants May Violate ADA,” Legal Times (Feb. 8, 1999).
- Debra Katz and A. Kabat, “Electronic Discovery in Employment Discrimination Cases,” TRIAL (Dec., 1998).
- Debra Katz and L. Bernabei, “Harassment vs. The Reasonable Employer,” Legal Times (Jul. 13, 1998).
- Debra Katz and L. Bernabei, “Judge Needs Gag Order for Spouse: Husband’s Advice in Clinton Case Violates Judicial Ethics,” Legal Times (Feb. 16, 1998).
- Debra Katz, “One Round Too Many: Clinton’s Lawyers Could at Least End the Paula Jones Case,” Legal Times (Jan. 26, 1998).
- Debra Katz, “National Public Radio; Yes: There is a Duty to Air a Variety of Viewpoints,” ABA Journal(Jun. 1996).
- Debra Katz and L. Bernabei, “Practicing Public Interest Law in a Private Law Firm”, 96 W. VA. L. REV. 293 (Winter 1993-1994).
- Debra Katz, “Under Bail Reform Act ‘Preventive Detention’ Prevents Due Process,” Legal Times (Jul. 17, 1989).
- Note, “State v. Dean: A Compulsory Process Analysis of the Inadmissibility of Polygraph Evidence,” 1984 WIS. L. REV. 237 (1984).
Speaking Engagements
March 3, 2021
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra Katz spoke at the second annual Women in Law Lecture, hosted by Roger Williams University School of Law.
February 2, 2021
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra Katz spoke at part two of the DC Bar series, “Foundations of Trial Advocacy.”
October 19, 2020
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra Katz was interviewed on BBC’s program, “The Conversation” on the effect of the #MeToo movement in the United States.
July 13, 2020
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra Katz presented at a Practising Law Institute event, “Corporate Whistleblowing in the Coronavirus Era 2020.”
March 5, 2020
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra Katz spoke at the Women’s Rights Law Reporter 50th Anniversary Symposium, hosted by Rutgers Law.
February 25, 2020
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra Katz was interviewed on NPR’s 1A about the Weinstein verdict in the context of the #MeToo movement.
February 4, 2020
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra Katz spoke at an MIT Women’s and Gender Studies event about her experience as a #MeToo lawyer.
February 3, 2020
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra Katz spoke at a Harvard event, “Making #MeToo Count” with women who spoke out against ex-professor Jorge Dominguez.
October 23, 2019
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra Katz was a guest on NPR’s 1A to discuss the real story behind the movie, “Bombshell,” and how the film portrays sexual harassment.
October 15, 2019
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra Katz spoke at the Practicing Law Institute’s 2019 Employment Law Meeting, on the panel, “#MeToo 2.0.”
October 3, 2019
Katz Banks Kumin partners Debra Katz and Lisa Banks were interviewed on WGBH News about their thoughts on the #MeToo movement.
September 27, 2019
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra Katz spoke on a panel at the ChIPs Global Summit, “Lawyers Driving Social Change.
July 16, 2019
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra Katz spoke at an Alliance for Justice event, “After Kavanaugh: A Conversation with Debra Katz & Ana Maria Archila.”
June 27, 2019
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra Katz spoke at NELA’s Annual Convention on the panel, “#MeToo After The Kavanaugh Nomination: Countering The Harasser’s Claim of Victimhood.”
June 7, 2019
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra Katz spoke on a panel at the American Constitution Society National Convention, “Women’s Rights as Human Rights: Raising the Floor and Shattering the Ceiling.”
May 31, 2019
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra Katz delivered the keynote speech at the Bar Association of Montgomery County, MD’s 125th Annual Meeting & Law Day Celebration.
May 17, 2019
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra Katz spoke at the Northeastern Women in Law Conference on the panel, “#MeToo in the Workplace.”
May 13, 2019
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra Katz delivered the keynote speech at the Women of Stanford Law’s annual celebratory dinner.
May 9, 2019
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra Katz testified at a U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Public Briefing, “Federal Me Too: Examining Sexual Harassment in Government Workplaces.”
April 25, 2019
Katz Banks Kumin partners Debra Katz and Lisa Banks presented at the 2019 Pacific Coast Labor and Employment Law Conference on the panel, “High Profile Cases in the #MeToo Era.”
April 23, 2019
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra Katz spoke at a Washington Lawyers’ Committee event about her experience representing Dr. Ford before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
April 12, 2019
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra Katz was the keynote speaker at the University of Baltimore Feminist Legal Theory Conference.
October 19, 2018
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra Katz was a guest speaker at the 150th anniversary celebration of the University of Wisconsin Law School.
June 12, 2018
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra Katz spoke on a panel for the Wall Street Journal CFO Network meeting called “When #MeToo Hits Home.”
June 11, 2018
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra Katz testified about sexual harassment issues in the #MeToo era at meeting organized by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission called “Transforming #MeToo Into Harassment-Free Workplaces.”
April 25, 2018
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra Katz spoke on the panel, “Facing the Challenge: Strengthening Federal Law and Policy,” at the 2018 Enough is Enough Summit.
April 5, 2018
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra S. Katz spoke for the ABA webinar, “Barriers to Combatting Sexual Harassment In and Out of Court and Legislative Responses in the #MeToo Moment.”
The Current State of Sexual Harassment Law and Cases
January 17, 2018
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra S. Katz spoke at a D.C. Bar CLE event, “The Current Status of Sexual Harassment Claims and Cases”, which explored harassment through a legal context, and discussed recent high-profile harassment cases.
January 17, 2018
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra S. Katz spoke at a D.C. Bar CLE event, “The Current Status of Sexual Harassment Claims and Cases”, which explored harassment through a legal context, and discussed recent high-profile harassment cases.
Sexual Harassment: Lessons Learned from Recent Scandals
November 16, 2017
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra S. Katz spoke on a Practicing Law Institute webcast titled, “Sexual Harassment: Lessons learned from Recent Scandals.”
November 16, 2017
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra S. Katz spoke on a Practicing Law Institute webcast titled, “Sexual Harassment: Lessons learned from Recent Scandals.”
How the Landscape is shifting for Sexual Harassment Accusers, Accused and Attorneys
November 15, 2017
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra S. Katz appeared as a guest on the NPR news show, Here and Now, in a segment titled, “How the Landscape is shifting for Sexual Harassment Accusers, Accused and Attorneys.”
November 15, 2017
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra S. Katz appeared as a guest on the NPR news show, Here and Now, in a segment titled, “How the Landscape is shifting for Sexual Harassment Accusers, Accused and Attorneys.”
KNX Indepth
November 14, 2017
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra S. Katz appeared as a guest on KNX Radio program “In Depth” to talk about the broken system for reporting sexual harassment in Congress.
November 14, 2017
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra S. Katz appeared as a guest on KNX Radio program “In Depth” to talk about the broken system for reporting sexual harassment in Congress.
11th Annual Section of Labor and Employment Law Conference
November 9, 2017
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra S. Katz participated in a panel for the 11th Annual Section of Labor and Employment Law Conference called, “Navigating the Interplay of Whistleblower Reward and Whistleblower Retaliation Claims.”
November 9, 2017
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra S. Katz participated in a panel for the 11th Annual Section of Labor and Employment Law Conference called, “Navigating the Interplay of Whistleblower Reward and Whistleblower Retaliation Claims.”
Employment Law Institute 2017
October 27, 2017
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra S. Katz spoke at the Employment Law Institute 2017, a program taught through the Practicing Law Institute, a non-profit continuing legal education organization.
October 27, 2017
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra S. Katz spoke at the Employment Law Institute 2017, a program taught through the Practicing Law Institute, a non-profit continuing legal education organization.
#Metoo: What’s Next in the Conversation about Sexual Assault
October 18, 2017
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra S. Katz was a guest on NPR’s “The Forum” to discuss the legal and cultural context surrounding sexual harassment and assault following a number of high profile scandals.
October 18, 2017
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra S. Katz was a guest on NPR’s “The Forum” to discuss the legal and cultural context surrounding sexual harassment and assault following a number of high profile scandals.
Whistleblowers’ Bar: Current Trends and Perspectives
June 28, 2017
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra S. Katz participated in a panel entitled, “Whisteblower’s Bar: Current Trends and Perspectives,” for the Practicing Law Institute.
June 28, 2017
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra S. Katz participated in a panel entitled, “Whisteblower’s Bar: Current Trends and Perspectives,” for the Practicing Law Institute.
A Two-Part Roundtable on Race in 2017
March 31, 2017
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra S. Katz participated in a panel entitled, “A Two-Part Roundtable on Race in 2017” at the American Bar Association’s 2017 Conference on Equal Employment Opportunity Law.
March 31, 2017
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra S. Katz participated in a panel entitled, “A Two-Part Roundtable on Race in 2017” at the American Bar Association’s 2017 Conference on Equal Employment Opportunity Law.
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
March 2, 2017
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra S. Katz appeared as a guest on NPR’s 1A in a podcast entitled, “Sexual Harassment in the Workplace.”
March 2, 2017
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra S. Katz appeared as a guest on NPR’s 1A in a podcast entitled, “Sexual Harassment in the Workplace.”
Employment Law Year in Review
October 27, 2016
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra S. Katz presented for a panel entitled, “Employment Law Year in Review” for Practising Law Institute’s Employment Law Institute 2016.
October 27, 2016
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra S. Katz presented for a panel entitled, “Employment Law Year in Review” for Practising Law Institute’s Employment Law Institute 2016.
Discovery at the Court of Federal Claims: Tips from the Bar and the Judiciary
March 18, 2016
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra S. Katz participated in a discussion panel entitled “Discovery at the Court of Federal Claims: Tips from the Bar and the Judiciary,” as part of the Court of Federal Claims Bar Association’s “Brown Bag Series.”
March 18, 2016
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra S. Katz participated in a discussion panel entitled “Discovery at the Court of Federal Claims: Tips from the Bar and the Judiciary,” as part of the Court of Federal Claims Bar Association’s “Brown Bag Series.”
Retaliation: the Most Ubiquitous Discrimination Cause of Action
March 17, 2016
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra S. Katz participated in a panel at the Advanced Employment Law and Litigation 2016 continuing legal education seminar, hosted by the American Legal Institute, entitled “Retaliation: the Most Ubiquitous Discrimination Cause of Action.”
March 17, 2016
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra S. Katz participated in a panel at the Advanced Employment Law and Litigation 2016 continuing legal education seminar, hosted by the American Legal Institute, entitled “Retaliation: the Most Ubiquitous Discrimination Cause of Action.”
Whistleblowing Litigation
March 17, 2016
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra S. Katz participated in a panel at the Advanced Employment Law and Litigation 2016 continuing legal education seminar, hosted by the American Legal Institute, entitled “Whistleblowing Litigation.”
March 17, 2016
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra S. Katz participated in a panel at the Advanced Employment Law and Litigation 2016 continuing legal education seminar, hosted by the American Legal Institute, entitled “Whistleblowing Litigation.”
Presenter at the 12th Annual National Young Feminist Leadership Conference
March 13, 2016
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra S. Katz presented at the National Young Feminist Leadership Conference. Her speech addressed the problems presented by anonymous social media platforms and the particular potential for harm posed by such programs to women, people of color and the LGBTQ communities on college campuses.
March 13, 2016
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra S. Katz presented at the National Young Feminist Leadership Conference. Her speech addressed the problems presented by anonymous social media platforms and the particular potential for harm posed by such programs to women, people of color and the LGBTQ communities on college campuses.
Opening Statements and Closing Arguments
January 31, 2017
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra S. Katz presented at a D.C. Bar event entitled, “Essential Trial Skills Series, Part 3: Opening Statements and Closing Arguments.”
January 31, 2017
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra S. Katz presented at a D.C. Bar event entitled, “Essential Trial Skills Series, Part 3: Opening Statements and Closing Arguments.”
Litigation/Class Action: Discovery Abuse and Sanctions
November 4-7, 2015
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra S. Katz spoke at the American Bar Association’s 9th Annual Labor and Employment Law Conference on November 4-7, 2015, for panel discussion entitled “Litigation/Class Action: Discovery Abuse and Sanctions.”
November 4-7, 2015
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra S. Katz spoke at the American Bar Association’s 9th Annual Labor and Employment Law Conference on November 4-7, 2015, for panel discussion entitled “Litigation/Class Action: Discovery Abuse and Sanctions.”
Internal Investigations & Compliance: Reducing Your Risk Exposure via Proactive Internal Controls
November 10, 2015
Debra S. Katz presented at a conference entitled, “Internal Investigations & Compliance: Reducing Your Risk Exposure via Proactive Internal Controls,” held on November 9-10, 2015.
November 10, 2015
Debra S. Katz presented at a conference entitled, “Internal Investigations & Compliance: Reducing Your Risk Exposure via Proactive Internal Controls,” held on November 9-10, 2015.
Katz and Ronickher Present Deposition Workshop
November 4, 2015
Katz Banks Kumin partners Debra S. Katz and Alexis Ronickher presented at a November 4, 2015 D.C. Bar program entitled, “Interactive, Hands-on Deposition Workshop: Skills You Need for Effective Depositions.”
November 4, 2015
Katz Banks Kumin partners Debra S. Katz and Alexis Ronickher presented at a November 4, 2015 D.C. Bar program entitled, “Interactive, Hands-on Deposition Workshop: Skills You Need for Effective Depositions.”
Retaliation and Whistleblower Update
October 22, 2015
Katz, Marshall, & Banks partner Debra S. Katz participated in a panel presentation at the Practising Law Insitute’s 2015 Employment Law Institute entitled “Retaliation and Whistleblower Update.”
October 22, 2015
Katz, Marshall, & Banks partner Debra S. Katz participated in a panel presentation at the Practising Law Insitute’s 2015 Employment Law Institute entitled “Retaliation and Whistleblower Update.”
Dealing with Annoying and Sometimes Abusive Discovery Tactics
October 6, 2015
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra S. Katz served as faculty of the D.C. Bar CLE Continuing Legal Education Seminar entitled “Dealing with Annoying and Sometimes Abusive Discovery Tactics.”
October 6, 2015
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra S. Katz served as faculty of the D.C. Bar CLE Continuing Legal Education Seminar entitled “Dealing with Annoying and Sometimes Abusive Discovery Tactics.”
Debra Katz Speaks in a ACI Panel Presentation on Whistleblower Law
July 28, 2015
Katz, Marshall, & Banks partner Debra S. Katz participated in a panel presentation entitled “How to Handle Employment Landmines after a Whistleblower Complaint is Made and Validated: The Biggest Pitfalls that Can Heighten Exposure.”
July 28, 2015
Katz, Marshall, & Banks partner Debra S. Katz participated in a panel presentation entitled “How to Handle Employment Landmines after a Whistleblower Complaint is Made and Validated: The Biggest Pitfalls that Can Heighten Exposure.”
Co-Chair, American Law Institute 2015 Advanced Employment Law and Litigation CLE
March 28, 2015
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra S. Katz served as a co-chair for the American Law Institute’s 2015 Advanced Employment Law and Litigation continuing legal education course and served as a panelist for three seminars: Retaliation: The Most Ubiquitous Discrimination Cause of Action; Ethical Problems in Employment Litigation; and Whistleblowing Litigation.
March 28, 2015
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra S. Katz served as a co-chair for the American Law Institute’s 2015 Advanced Employment Law and Litigation continuing legal education course and served as a panelist for three seminars: Retaliation: The Most Ubiquitous Discrimination Cause of Action; Ethical Problems in Employment Litigation; and Whistleblowing Litigation.
Debra Katz Speaks at Panel on Abusive Discovery Tactics
February 20, 2015
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra S. Katz participated in a panel presentation on February 20, 2015, entitled “Empowering Attorneys and Clients from Abusive Discovery Tactics.”
February 20, 2015
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra S. Katz participated in a panel presentation on February 20, 2015, entitled “Empowering Attorneys and Clients from Abusive Discovery Tactics.”
D.C. Bar CLE Essential Trial Skills Series: Opening Statements & Closing Arguments
February 10, 2015
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra S. Katz served as faculty of the D.C. Bar CLE Essential Trial Skills Series teaching about Opening Statements and Closing Arguments.
February 10, 2015
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra S. Katz served as faculty of the D.C. Bar CLE Essential Trial Skills Series teaching about Opening Statements and Closing Arguments.
Whistleblower Retaliation Claims: Client Intake and Issue Spotting
November 6, 2014
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra S. Katz moderated a panel at the American Bar Association’s 8th Annual Section of Labor & Employment Law Conference entitled “Whistleblower Retaliation Claims: Client Intake and Issue Spotting.”
November 6, 2014
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra S. Katz moderated a panel at the American Bar Association’s 8th Annual Section of Labor & Employment Law Conference entitled “Whistleblower Retaliation Claims: Client Intake and Issue Spotting.”
Dealing with Annoying and Sometimes Abusive Discovery Tactics
October 22, 2014
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra S. Katz served as faculty of the D.C. Bar CLE Continuing Legal Education Seminar entitled “Dealing with Annoying and Sometimes Abusive Discovery Tactics.”
October 22, 2014
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra S. Katz served as faculty of the D.C. Bar CLE Continuing Legal Education Seminar entitled “Dealing with Annoying and Sometimes Abusive Discovery Tactics.”
Anti-Retaliation: Coming to an Investigation Near You
April 16, 2014
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra S. Katz participated as a panelist on an ABA Antitrust, Civil Practice & Procedure Committee panel entitled “Anti-Retaliation: Coming to an Investigation Near You.”
April 16, 2014
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra S. Katz participated as a panelist on an ABA Antitrust, Civil Practice & Procedure Committee panel entitled “Anti-Retaliation: Coming to an Investigation Near You.”
Age Discrimination: The New Frontier for Aging Boomers
December 4, 2013
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra S. Katz participated as a panelist on an ALI CLE webcast entitled “Age Discrimination: The New Frontier for Aging Boomers.”
December 4, 2013
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra S. Katz participated as a panelist on an ALI CLE webcast entitled “Age Discrimination: The New Frontier for Aging Boomers.”
March 14, 2013
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra S. Katz served as a co-chair for a continuing legal education course on Advanced Employment Law and Litigation presented at the 24th Annual ALI-ABA Course of Study, presenting three seminars entitled Title VII Update, Including Developments in the Area of Sexual, Religious and Racial Harassment, Ethical Problems in Employment Litigation, and Whistleblowing Litigation
The Whistleblower Laws You Need To Know
June 21, 2012
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra S. Katz moderated a panel at the 2012 NELA Annual Convention in San Diego, California entitled The Whistleblower Laws You Need To Know.
June 21, 2012
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra S. Katz moderated a panel at the 2012 NELA Annual Convention in San Diego, California entitled The Whistleblower Laws You Need To Know.
Planning Chair, ALI-ABA CLE on Advanced Employment Law and Litigation
March 24, 2012
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra S. Katz served as a planning chair for a continuing legal education course on Advanced Employment Law and Litigation presented at the 24th Annual ALI-ABA Course of Study.
March 24, 2012
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra S. Katz served as a planning chair for a continuing legal education course on Advanced Employment Law and Litigation presented at the 24th Annual ALI-ABA Course of Study.
D.C. Bar CLE Essential Trial Skills Series: Opening Statement & Closing Arguments
February 9, 2012
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra S. Katz served as faculty of the D.C. Bar CLE Essential Trial Skills Series teaching about Opening Statement and Closing Arguments.
February 9, 2012
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra S. Katz served as faculty of the D.C. Bar CLE Essential Trial Skills Series teaching about Opening Statement and Closing Arguments.
Part 2: Essential Trial Skills: Opening Statements and Closing Arguments
February 8, 2011
Katz Banks Kumin Partner Debra S. Katz gave a presentation on “Part 2: Essential Trial Skills: Opening Statements and Closing Arguments” for the DC Bar Continuing Legal Education Program.
February 8, 2011
Katz Banks Kumin Partner Debra S. Katz gave a presentation on “Part 2: Essential Trial Skills: Opening Statements and Closing Arguments” for the DC Bar Continuing Legal Education Program.
Ethics Update: Pre-Litigation EEO Investigations
December 9, 2010
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra S. Katz presented “Ethics Update: Pre-Litigation EEO Investigations” at the American Bar Association Section of Labor & Employment Law.
December 9, 2010
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra S. Katz presented “Ethics Update: Pre-Litigation EEO Investigations” at the American Bar Association Section of Labor & Employment Law.
Litigating Sexual Harassment Cases in Federal and D.C. Courts: Practical and Tactical Advice
November 15, 2010
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra S. Katz gave a presentation on “Litigating Sexual Harassment Cases in Federal and D.C. Courts: Practical and Tactical Advice” for the DC Bar Continuing Legal Education Program.
November 15, 2010
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra S. Katz gave a presentation on “Litigating Sexual Harassment Cases in Federal and D.C. Courts: Practical and Tactical Advice” for the DC Bar Continuing Legal Education Program.
Pushing the Envelope: Emerging Plaintiffs’ Theories
October 4, 2010
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra S. Katz presented a program at the Virginia Bar Association’s 40th Annual Conference on Labor Relations and Employment Law entitled “Pushing the Envelope: Emerging Plaintiffs’ Theories.”
October 4, 2010
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra S. Katz presented a program at the Virginia Bar Association’s 40th Annual Conference on Labor Relations and Employment Law entitled “Pushing the Envelope: Emerging Plaintiffs’ Theories.”
Sexual harassment claims and defenses in federal and District of Columbia Courts
September 23, 2010
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra S. Katz participated as a panel member for D.C. Bar Continuing Legal Education program entitled “Sexual harassment claims and defenses in federal and District of Columbia Courts.”
September 23, 2010
Katz Banks Kumin partner Debra S. Katz participated as a panel member for D.C. Bar Continuing Legal Education program entitled “Sexual harassment claims and defenses in federal and District of Columbia Courts.”