Raha Assadi

Biography

Raha Assadi is an associate in the Dallas, Texas, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Her practice focuses on representing employers in workplace law matters, including preventive advice and counseling.

Raha’s practice focuses on litigation of employment claims, including claims of race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, and gender identity discrimination/retaliation claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; age discrimination claims under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act; disability discrimination claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act; and accommodation/discrimination claims under the Family Medical Leave Act. Raha has experience litigating labor issues, including worker’ compensation retaliation, wage & hour disputes, and unemployment benefits claims and appeals.

Raha’s practice includes preparing and developing company policies and procedures, employee handbooks, and other employment-related documents to ensure they are current and compliant with federal, state, and local laws. Raha also advises employers on best practices to mitigate the risks associated with employee discipline and separation, and to develop recordkeeping practices which can help defend claims that may arise.

During law school, Raha interned for two state judges in Dallas, Texas and interned at the Los Angeles office of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.