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December 20, 2022
Los Angeles, CA - In response to Monday’s verdicts in The People v. Harvey Weinstein, Jane Doe #3 and her civil counsel, Debra Katz and Lisa Banks of Katz Banks Kumin, and Genie Harrison of Genie Harrison Law Firm, APC, have released the following statements: Jane Doe #3’s statement: “After enduring the process of having...
December 14, 2022
Washington, DC – Today, Dr. Rick Bright, a dedicated public servant and scientist with 30 years of expertise in addressing pandemic threats, testified today before the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis on how to strengthen the country’s defense against future public health emergencies. Below is a statement...
December 13, 2022
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Lisa Banks and Debra Katz, who represent over 40 former Washington Commanders employees, sent a letter to House Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member James Comer demanding the removal of sexualized and salacious photographs of former cheerleaders of the Washington Commanders and other women...
December 8, 2022
Washington, DC - In response to the House Oversight Committee releasing their final report into Dan Snyder, the Washington Commanders and the NFL, Lisa Banks and Debra Katz, attorneys for more than 40 former employees of the Washington Commanders, released the following statement:  “Over two years ago, our clients came...
November 10, 2022
WASHINGTON, DC – Lisa Banks and Debra Katz, who represent over 40 former Washington Commanders employees, released the below statement today in response to a complaint filed by the DC Attorney General against the Washington Commanders, Dan Snyder, the NFL and Commissioner Roger Goodell.  The attorneys stated: “Today’s...
November 8, 2022
Katz Banks Kumin is proud to announce that we have been nationally ranked in the 2023 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms,” in the practice area, Litigation – Labor and Employment. Additionally, the firm once again received Tier 1 rankings in the Washington metropolitan area for Civil Rights Law;...
November 7, 2022
Los Angeles, CA - Today, Lisa Banks, Debra Katz, and Genie Harrison, who represent “Jane Doe 3” in Harvey Weinstein’s second sex crimes trial, released the following statement upon the conclusion of their client’s three-day testimony. Attorneys Lisa Banks, Debra Katz and Genie Harrison stated: “We are incredibly proud of our...
November 2, 2022
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Lisa Banks and Debra Katz, attorneys who represent over 40 former employees of the Washington Football Team, released the following statement in response to reports that Dan and Tanya Snyder are exploring the option of selling the Washington Commanders. Attorneys Lisa Banks and Debra Katz stated: “Today’...
November 1, 2022
By: Alexis Ronickher and Debra S. Katz As our country faces turbulent times, changes in the workforce can disproportionately impact older workers.  When companies downsize or engage in layoffs, employers sometimes use the shift to cut out older workers who may command the highest salaries or create obstacles to...
October 18, 2022
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Lisa Banks and Debra Katz, who represent over 40 former Washington Commanders employees, sent a letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell demanding answers to questions about whether the NFL violated promises of confidentiality and disclosed witness information -- allowing Dan Snyder to use Beth Wilkinson...

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