Randi K. Hyatt

Randi K. Hyatt is a partner at Whiteford Taylor & Preston LLP and a trusted advisor in labor and employment law. With a focus on management-side representation, she helps employers across industries such as healthcare, education, construction, banking, non-profits, and the public sector. Randi is known for offering practical legal advice tailored to the unique needs of her clients and strives to prevent litigation through strategic counseling. When litigation becomes necessary, she is a strong advocate in state and federal courts and administrative agencies.

Randi earned her J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 1994. She holds a B.S. from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, which she received in 1991.

Randi’s practice includes defending clients against claims involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wage and hour violations, medical leave disputes, and breach of employment contracts. She also assists with compliance audits, handbook development, severance agreements, offer letters, and updates to workplace policies. Her proactive approach includes training employers and HR teams to handle workplace issues effectively and lawfully.

Randi K. Hyatt is a leading workplace investigator who handles complex, high-stakes employment investigations, including matters involving executives and protected classes. Law firms and employers regularly turn to her for her discretion, strategic insight, and deep experience in labor and employment law. A Maryland Super Lawyers® honoree for more than a decade and AV Preeminent® rated by Martindale-Hubbell®, Randi is also an active member of the American Employment Law Council and the Maryland and D.C. Bar associations. Through her teaching, mentoring, and leadership in the employment law community, she provides clear, practical guidance and trusted judgment in resolving sensitive workplace issues.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP
• Member, American Employment Law Council
• Member, Maryland State Bar Association
• Member, DC Bar

Licensed State

• Maryland
• District of Columbia

Education

• University of Baltimore School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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