Civil Rights(Back to Practice Areas)

Civil rights legislation and litigation is a mainstay of our practice.  We work on a daily basis with educational entities to assure compliance with civil rights legislation impacting student and employee interests.  We work closely with education institutions to develop policies and procedures that conform to state and federal law. Our experience in this area includes the investigation of significant discrimination claims.

Powell & Leon is experienced litigating contested civil rights claims. Our experience in this area includes groundbreaking litigation in the area of school desegregation, successful resolution of employment discrimination claims, litigation of academic freedom and First Amendment concerns and student and employee discrimination claims.