Your Identity is Protected. Your Workplace Should Reflect That.
You have the right to show up as your authentic self and work without fear of harassment, demotion, or termination. If you’ve faced bias, slurs, or unequal treatment based on your sexual orientation or gender identity, we are here to defend your rights and your career.
Even in progressive California, LGBTQ+ workers still face "glass ceilings," hostile cultures, and unfair disciplinary tactics that are rooted in prejudice. Whether it’s intentional misgendering, being excluded from advancement because of who you love, or experiencing a hostile environment, that management ignores discrimination is a violation of your civil rights. It’s time to level the playing field.
Being subjected to persistent derogatory comments, "jokes," or bullying regarding your sexual orientation or gender identity.
Being fired or laid off under the guise of "performance issues" immediately after coming out or transitioning at work.
Being passed over for leadership roles, raises, or key projects that are routinely given to less-qualified peers.
Management refusing to use your correct name or pronouns, or forcing you to use facilities that do not align with your gender identity.
Facing a "sudden" change in responsibilities, bad shifts, or scrutiny after you report LGBTQ+ discrimination to HR.
Being rejected for a position or segregated into a "back-of-house" role because of the employer's bias against your identity.
Discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity is prohibited by California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Employers often attempt to gaslight workers, claiming their bias is just "company culture." We don't accept that. We track the timeline of your workplace treatment to show the bias behind the curtain.
“Your career is built on your talent, not your identity. When an employer introduces bigotry into the workplace, they are not just breaking the law—they are damaging your future. We are here to fix that.” — Avi Gholian, Founding Attorney
We work on a contingency basis. You pay nothing unless we recover compensation for the discrimination you’ve endured.
We specialize in California’s uniquely strong LGBTQ+ workplace protections, ensuring your claim is built on the most powerful statutes available.
We confront discriminatory corporate cultures head-on, forcing companies to answer for their conduct in and out of the courtroom.
You do not need to figure this out alone. We keep the process clear, explain what matters, and help you understand what comes next.
No high-pressure sales. Just an honest talk about your situation and how we can help.
We listen to the patterns of bias you’ve encountered and identify if you have a viable legal claim.
We document every instance of harassment, unfair review, or negative action taken by your employer.
We quantify the financial and emotional damage caused by the discrimination, ensuring your legal case is as strong as possible.
(We pursue your employer for damages, aiming to hold them responsible for their illegal actions and the impact on your career.
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You deserve to work without judgment or bias. Contact us today for a free, confidential consultation. We fight on a contingency basis—you pay nothing unless we win.
