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?
The best way to learn more about plaintiffs’ employment law is grabbing coffee or lunch with practitioners in the field. I sat down for coffee with my Employment Law professor, Sarah Parady, who was able to tell me more about the Colorado PELA community and the types of cases she worked on when she practiced. This gave me a more realistic look at practicing in the field and eventually led me to apply for positions with plaintiffs’ employment firms during my 2L and 3L years. Incidentally, I ended up interviewing for Sarah’s firm after she joined the Denver City Council.

What does NELA membership mean to you? How has it impacted your career?
A NELA membership is a great opportunity to network and learn. The 2024 NELA Convention was an excellent source of legal education and networking for me, and the email list is a valuable resource to my practice. I recently joined NELA’s Ethics and Sanctions Committee, which has allowed me to expand my understanding of common ethics problems around the nation. As part of that group, I’ll be helping with the Circuit Reporter updates on ethics-related decisions on behalf of the 10th Circuit. NELA has impacted my career by giving me a wider perspective as a newer attorney.

What’s your favorite way to spend a day off?
On a typical day off, I love running in the mountains or by bodies of water. On my ideal day off, I would get to see live music too.

Is there anything else would you like to share with us?
Helping people is my mission, and I feel honored to have the opportunity to do so through my career.