Kalijarvi, Chuzi, Newman & Fitch
Employment Lawyers
Experience · Integrity · Results
National Leaders in Employment and Security Clearance Law
For more than 50 years, the lawyers of Kalijarvi, Chuzi, Newman & Fitch, P.C. (KCNF) have represented clients in the U.S. and around the world in the most sensitive and complex employment law and security clearance matters. From individual claims to high-profile class actions, KCNF’s attorneys are committed to protecting the rights of employees in the workplace and have dedicated their careers to doing so.
USAID Foreign Service Officers RIF Appeals
Following the MSPB’s decision that USAID’s reduction-in-force cannot be appealed as a class action, KCNF and Crowley So, LLP, are collaborating to jointly represent USAID Foreign Service Officers affected by the RIF in individual appeals to the Merit Systems Protection Board.
KCNF Attorneys in Action
Some of Our Recent Milestone Employment Law Cases
- Challenging the Trump administration’s dismantling of federal diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs through a class-action lawsuit on behalf of affected federal employees (in partnership with the ACLU of the District of Columbia and Lieff Cabraser)
- Securing relief under the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act for a VA employee who was subjected to a retaliatory hostile work environment after she disclosed Agency wrongdoing.
- Winning reinstatement for a VA physician illegally fired after the Agency failed to accommodate her disability – resulting in approximately $800,000 in back pay and other damages
- Holding the Peace Corps accountable for burying sexual assault allegations and retaliating against a federal whistleblower
Our clients come to us because we are fierce advocates for workplace rights and are dedicated to fighting on behalf of our clients on any labor and employment law issue including:
Trusted Nationwide
Our team of attorneys has earned top honors from the law community for their superior work. Several KCNF lawyers have been recognized by Lawdragon, Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, and Washingtonian based on their high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Many have received AV Preeminent ratings from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating available. We are also proud to have always been a majority-women-owned firm.
Meet the KCNF Team
The Fifth Edition of Security Clearance Law and Procedure written by Elaine L. Fitch and Mary E. Kuntz with contributions from Aaron Herreras Szot and Elisabeth Baker-Pham offers representatives, attorneys, and union representatives a comprehensive and authoritative analysis of security clearance law.
Let’s Talk About How We Can Help You
To schedule an appointment with one of our employment lawyers in D.C., call us at (202) 331-9260 or send us an email today. We look forward to speaking with you.
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