Lowrey Parady Lebsack, LLC
Denver, CO
Member Since 2024
Law School: University of Colorado

What inspired you to practice plaintiffs’ employment law?

My parents immigrated to the U.S. from Ecuador, and when I was child, my mother told me stories of experiencing discrimination in the workplace. These stories of hardship stuck in my memory and shaped my beliefs, which later fueled my passion when I read cases for my Employment Law, Discrimination, and Disability Rights courses in law school. The stories of employees resonated with me, and I realized that I wanted to represent them in my career.

Career-wise, what accomplishment are you most proud of?
I am most proud of participating in NELA’s effort to eliminate the Section 1981a compensatory damages caps in employment discrimination cases. My role was completing a comprehensive examination of District of Colorado cases where courts reduced jury verdicts because of the caps. This research was passed along to NELA’s lobbyist, with an end goal of being sent to Senators Hickenlooper and Bennet.

What advice do you have for law students or new lawyers interested in this area of law?
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