Biography
Debra Katz, founding partner of Katz Banks Kumin LLP, has been successfully litigating employment discrimination, civil rights, and whistleblower protection cases for nearly 40 years, and is widely considered to be one of the most prominent attorneys of the #MeToo era.
Ms. Katz concentrates her practice on employment discrimination, wrongful discharge, whistleblower claims, contractual employment disputes, sexual harassment, and civil rights matters. Her clients have included several high-profile individuals, including Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, Dr. Rick Bright, and Irwin Reiter, as well as lesser-known people who faced harassment and discrimination from powerful figures, including political leaders, celebrities, and sports team owners.
Ms. Katz has been featured in multiple national publications for her work, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, and TIME Magazine, and has been recognized by multiple outlets as one of the top civil rights attorneys in the country.