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RPJ’s Hannah Brefeld Featured in HuffPost Article Examining Katie Zacharia’s Legal Credentials

RPJ’s Hannah Brefeld was recently featured in a HuffPost article examining the distinction between a lawyer and an attorney, following questions about White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia’s legal credentials.  In the article, Ms. Brefeld explains the educational, licensing, and ethical requirements that distinguish law school graduates from attorneys authorized...

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$15 Million Verdict Against Nike Serves as Reminder That Workplace Discrimination Comes at a Steep Price for Employers

by Hannah R. Brefeld and Lucia Mead After approximately one day of deliberations, a federal jury in Oregon found Nike liable for more than $15 million in damages for violating federal and state anti-discrimination laws, finding Nike paid former employee, Heather Hender, less than similarly situated male colleagues and promoted...

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