Legal Clinic to Support Federal Employees

Thousands of federal workers in our region, including many in our local Jewish community, have been fired — or fear they may be fired — and need legal assistance to protect their employment rights. The JCRC of Greater Washington is pleased to be working with Rise Up Federal Workers Legal Defense Network to cosponsor a virtual legal clinic to provide assistance for these individuals at no cost.

We are seeking volunteer attorneys to staff this virtual clinic, which will be held on Thursday, November 13 from 3:00 – 6:00 PM.

Retired attorneys can participate if they have an active DC bar license. No experience in employment law is necessary.

Volunteers must fill out a brief profile and complete one 90-minute online training module prior to the clinic date (excluding those who practice federal labor law) at https://workerslegaldefense.org/.

Rise Up will provide onsite support from employment law experts during the clinic itself. Volunteer lawyers who conduct consultations through Rise Up are covered by its malpractice insurance policy.

You may sign up for Rise Up and watch the training video before or after registering for the November 13 clinic below.