Briana (Odom) Imran is a dedicated employment and civil rights attorney with a passion for advocating for workers facing discrimination, retaliation, and other employment-related challenges. With experience spanning both federal government service and private advocacy, Briana brings a deep understanding of employment law, administrative proceedings, and workplace rights to her legal practice.

 

Before joining Kalijarvi, Chuzi, Newman & Fitch, Briana served as an Attorney at the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in the Office of Federal Operations (OFO). In this role, she handled employment discrimination appeals from federal employees under Title VII, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Rehabilitation Act, often addressing complex legal questions related to class-wide discrimination, disability accommodations, and religious protections. Through her work, she played a critical role in shaping EEOC precedent and policy, ensuring that federal employment laws continue to evolve to meet modern workplace challenges.

 

Prior to her tenure at the EEOC, Briana served as an Attorney Advisor for the American Foreign Service Association (AFSA), where she represented and advised Foreign Service employees in employment-related disputes, grievance proceedings, security clearance challenges, and administrative investigations. She also negotiated with federal agencies on labor agreements and advocated for employees navigating disciplinary actions, EEO complaints, and workplace conflicts. Her experience in administrative hearings and mediation has given her invaluable insight into the procedural and strategic aspects of employment law.

 

Briana’s commitment to employment and civil rights began early in her legal career. During her time as a summer law clerk at the American Red Cross, Briana conducted legal research and drafted memoranda on a wide range of legal issues, including labor and employment, contracts, real estate, and corporate law, while also assisting with the administration of large-value estates to maximize charitable distributions. She gained firsthand experience working on federal employment discrimination cases as a summer legal intern at the EEOC, conducted legal research on international human rights law during her time at the International Corporate Accountability Roundtable, and assisted in the prosecution of human trafficking and cybercrime cases as an Honors Intern with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

 

Briana earned her Juris Doctor from The George Washington University Law School, where she received the GW Law Public Interest and Pro Bono Award and was recognized for her leadership in the Black Law Students Association. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Temple University, where she was an All-American gymnast and team captain.

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