Dionna M. Lewis

Dionna M. Lewis is the founder of District Legal Group, PLLC in Washington, DC. Her practice includes employment law, civil rights, commercial litigation, contract disputes, construction matters, and appellate work. She represents clients in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies, including matters involving workplace claims and Equal Employment Opportunity processes. Her litigation background allows her to handle disputes that may require both trial-level advocacy and review of administrative or appellate decisions.

Lewis earned an L.L.M. in Litigation from George Washington University Law School, a Juris Doctor from Drake University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and History from the University of Virginia. Her academic background provided substantial training in litigation, legal analysis, and written advocacy. The combination of advanced litigation study and broad undergraduate coursework supports her work evaluating disputed facts, developing legal theories, and presenting complex employment and commercial issues in a clear manner.

Lewis has built a practice that spans employment disputes, civil rights claims, business and contract litigation, construction matters, and appeals. She has represented clients before courts and administrative bodies and has experience with matters involving national EEO processes. Her work requires attention to procedural requirements, documentary records, witness testimony, and the different standards that apply when a dispute moves from an agency proceeding to litigation or appellate review.

Dionna M. Lewis has held leadership roles in the legal community, including service as a past president of the Washington Bar Association, and has received professional recognition for service and professionalism. She also brings public-service experience connected to legal and administrative institutions in the District of Columbia. Her practice combines employment and civil rights advocacy with broader commercial litigation experience, helping clients address disputes that can involve workplace rights, contractual obligations, business relationships, and complex procedural questions.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, District Legal Group, PLLC
• Member, District of Columbia Bar
• Past President, Washington Bar Association
• Chair, DC Office of Employee Appeals (2024)
• Commissioner, DC Board of Elections
• Second Vice President and General Counsel, DC Democratic Black Caucus
• At-Large Committeewoman, DC Democratic Party
• Member, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Licensed State

• District of Columbia

Education

• George Washington University Law School
  Master of Laws (LLM) in Litigation
• Drake University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Virginia
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Philosophy and History

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