Williams Oinonen LLC had the privilege of representing Dr. Lana Foster in several race discrimination and employment matters. Her case was settled with the EEOC and in addition to the monetary settlement, requires her former employer to establish a recruitment plan for increasing the number of qualified Black applicants, to…
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Georgia Education Lawyer Wins Clayton County Tribunal For Educator
A long, hard battle to protect the rights of an educator falsely charged with wrongdoing at Clayton County Schools paid off when the tribunal voted to reject the recomendation of the Superintendent’s adverse action against a young teacher who was doing his best to do his job ethically and competently…
Black Lives Matter: Wrongful Death of Black Teen in Police Shooting Case Victory Where Alabama US Judge Trims Police Qualified Immunity, Keeping Civil Claims Alive
Michael Dashawn Moore was only 19 years old shot and killed during a traffic stop by Mobile Police officer Harry Hurst in 2016 when, according to witnesses, he had his hands up. Officer Hurst claimed he had a weapon which no one could find at the scene. Williams Oinonen LLC…
PROJECT SOUTH’S WHISTLEBLOWER CASE CALLS FOR FEDERAL INVESTIGATION INTO ALLEGED ABUSIVE PRACTICES AGAINST IMMIGRANT WOMEN AT GEORGIA DETENTION CENTER
Williams Oinonen LLC client, Project South, is representing a whistleblower who received allegations of abusive practices at the Irwin County Detention Center that violate the human rights of these immigrant women. Project South’s staff attorney Project South’s Priyanka Bhatt remarked that: “For years, advocates in Georgia have raised red flags…
Georgia Education Attorney Wins State Board of Education Decision
Georgia Education Attorney wins a recent State Board of Education decision for an educator. Said Ms. Tonya Angeli, a local educator in Polk County Schools North Georgia: “I was truly honored to have you represent me and speak on my behalf, you were amazing! I couldn’t have asked for a…
Black Lives Matter to Williams Oinonen LLC
Williams Oinonen LLC attorneys are proud members (and on the Board) of the National Employment Lawyers Association of Georgia, a civil rights organization made up of lawyers who represent employees. We stand behind the following statement of our organization and likewise “condemn the racist system that continues to devalue the…
Attorney Esther Moody Graff-Radford Atlanta Business Chronicle Executive Profile
Attorney Esther Moody Graff Radford, Of Counsel with Williams Oinonen LLC was featured in this recent issue of the Atlanta Business Chronicle Executive Profile. When asked, “What’s the most rewarding part of your job?” Ms. Graff-Radford was quoted: “My favorite moment is when I connect with a new client and…
Partners at Williams Oinonen LLC Honorees of 2020 Georgia Super Lawyer Awards
For a sixth year in a row, Julie Oinonen and Mario Williams were recognized as Honorees for their work in the legal community this 2020 year. Up to 5 percent of the lawyers in a state are named to Super Lawyers and no more than 2.5 percent in the state…
Congratulations to Esther Moody Graff Radford for Super Lawyer’s Rising Star 2020 Award
Williams Oinonen LLC is proud to announce that Esther Moody Graff Radford was named a Rising Star, an award by Super Lawyers that recognized her as an Honoree for her work in the legal community this 2020 year. Up to 5 percent of the lawyers in a state are named…
Williams Oinonen LLC sues Paul Howard District Attorney for Sexual Harassment
Another suit was filed by Williams Oinonen LLC against Paul Howard District Attorney for sexual harassment. More about the suit can be read here . This is not the first sexual harassment lawsuit against Paul Howard filed by Williams Oinonen LLC. A previous one was filed just a few months…