R. Scott Oswald

R. Scott Oswald is the managing principal of The Employment Law Group, P.C., where he leads a nationally respected employment law practice. With more than 40 trials brought to verdict, he has secured over $300 million in judgments and settlements for clients, focusing on whistleblower claims, retaliation, and wrongful termination.

Oswald earned his J.D. from Howard University School of Law and later advanced his courtroom skills at the Trial Lawyers College. He is admitted to practice in D.C., Maryland, Virginia, Florida, and various federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court. His extensive training has made him a top choice for complex employment disputes and federal whistleblower litigation.

Since transitioning from immigration to employment law, Oswald has become a pioneer in whistleblower protection. He litigated the first successful jury verdicts under whistleblower provisions in the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, False Claims Act, and Dodd-Frank Act. His strategic litigation has shaped the development of modern whistleblower law across federal courts.

In addition to individual representation, Oswald has contributed significantly to systemic change. His work has led to multimillion-dollar government recoveries in fraud cases, including a $100 million settlement with a pharmaceutical company. He regularly advises government agencies and writes extensively on employment protections and ethics compliance.

Scott Oswald is consistently ranked among the nation’s top employment and qui tam lawyers. Recognitions include Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers Top 100 D.C., Washingtonian Magazine, and Chambers USA. He is also a Lawdragon 500 plaintiff-side employment lawyer and a fellow of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers.

Oswald continues to shape legal practice through leadership roles in professional associations, amicus briefs in landmark Supreme Court cases, and frequent media commentary. His legal strategy blends advocacy, innovation, and a relentless pursuit of justice on behalf of employees nationwide.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Principal, The Employment Law Group, P.C.
• Member, The National Trial Lawyers
• Fellow, The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers
• Member, Federal Bar Association
• Member, Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association
• Member, National Employment Lawyers Association
• Member, American Bar Association

Licensed State

• District of Columbia
• Maryland
• Virginia
• Florida

Education

• Howard University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Virginia
  BA in Economics

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