Les Alderman

Les Alderman is a principal attorney in Washington, D.C., who represents workers in employment and civil rights disputes. He focuses on workplace harassment, discrimination, and retaliation claims for employees in the private and public sectors, including Congressional employees. He prepares a selective number of cases with trial in mind and uses careful analysis, extensive preparation, and practical litigation strategy to protect clients’ rights.

Alderman earned his J.D., cum laude, from American University Washington College of Law in 2000 and a B.S. in Biology from Centre College in 1995. His scientific background contributes to an analytical and pragmatic approach to legal issues. He is admitted in the District of Columbia, New York, and Massachusetts, as well as before the U.S. Supreme Court and several federal trial and appellate courts.

Alderman’s experience includes trials, appeals, and administrative proceedings involving employment discrimination, retaliation, hostile work environments, and civil rights. He has argued before the District of Columbia Court of Appeals and multiple federal appellate courts. In 2025, he served as lead counsel in VanMeter v. United States Capitol Police, where a jury awarded $850,000 in emotional pain and suffering damages. His prior work representing employers also helps him evaluate claims, identify weaknesses in opposing strategies, and prepare cases for litigation.

Les Alderman is frequently invited to comment in broadcast and print media on developments in discrimination and harassment law. He previously served as a board member of the Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association and co-chaired its Amicus Curiae Committee from 2010 to 2013. His professional affiliations also include the Federal Bar Association and the District of Columbia Bar’s Labor and Employment Law Practice Section. He brings persistence, competitive focus, and careful preparation to matters affecting workers’ rights.

Law Office Affiliations

• Principal Attorney, Alderman, Devorsetz & Hora PLLC
• Member, Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association (MWELA)
• Member, Federal Bar Association
• Member, District of Columbia Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section
• Member, New York State Bar Association
• Member, Massachusetts Bar Association

Licensed State

• Massachusetts
• New York
• District of Columbia

Education

• American University, Washington College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Centre College
  BS in Biology

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