Lynne Bernabei

Lynne Bernabei is Bernabei & Kabat, PLLC’s founding partner and a nationally respected advocate in civil rights, employment discrimination, and whistleblower law. With over 30 years of experience, she has successfully litigated high-profile cases involving workplace harassment, retaliation, and violations of federal and constitutional rights across the United States.

Ms. Bernabei earned her Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, from Harvard University in 1972 and her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Harvard Law School in 1977. She began her legal career clerking for the Honorable William B. Bryant of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, which shaped her commitment to justice and public service.

Over her career, Ms. Bernabei has represented employees, executives, and government officials in matters involving whistleblower protections, contract disputes, tenure denials, and unlawful terminations. Her cases often lead to broader policy changes, including legislation protecting unpaid interns from workplace harassment. She is especially known for her work with clients in finance, academia, and the public sector.

Lynne Bernabei is also a sought-after voice in the legal community. She contributes regularly to legal publications and speaks at national seminars. She serves on the editorial boards of the Labor Law Journal and the Journal of Employment Discrimination and has taught for the American Bar Association and the D.C. Bar.

Ms. Bernabei’s work has earned her repeated recognition from The Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, and Washingtonian Magazine. She is a fellow of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers and serves as an arbitrator on the National Roster of the American Arbitration Association. Her unwavering dedication makes her a powerful advocate for employee rights.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Bernabei & Kabat, PLLC
• Member, District of Columbia Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, National Employment Lawyers Association
• Member, American Arbitration Association
• Member, College of Labor and Employment Lawyers
• Member, Journal of Employment Discrimination
• Member, Labor Law Journal

Licensed State

• District of Columbia

Education

• Harvard Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Harvard University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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