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Recognition
A record of distinction in law
Rountree Law PLLC, brings more than two decades of employment, labor, and civil rights litigation experience to the practice. Before launching her own firm, Schwanda Rountree served for nearly three years as Managing Partner at a nationwide plaintiff's employment law firm. Prior to that, she was Deputy General Counsel, Labor and Litigation, for the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Office of General Counsel. During her more than 20 years in the federal government sector, she litigated class action discrimination cases and class action labor grievances. She began her career handling disability discrimination investigations and litigation with the U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, after completing a judicial clerkship for the late Honorable Judge George W. Mitchell of the D.C. Superior Court.
Schwanda has been named 2026 and 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Civil Rights & Plaintiff and Employment Lawyers, Member of the 2026 National Trial Lawyers Civil Plaintiff Top 100, 2025 Board Member, Law360 Employment Authority Discrimination Editorial Advisory Board, Member of 2025 The National Black Lawyers Top 100, 2024 Black Leadership Award, Profiles in Diversity Journal, and 2023 DODEA Director's Recognition of Excellence Award.
Client Experience
In a client's words
I was fortunate to have Schwanda Rountree in my corner when I needed to address discrimination I experienced at work. From our first conversation, she listened closely, asked the right questions, and made sure she understood every detail of my situation. She was consistently responsive and kept me informed at each stage, which made a stressful process feel manageable.
Schwanda's negotiation skills are exceptional. She advocated firmly and strategically, never lost sight of what mattered most to me, and secured a favorable outcome. She was prepared, persuasive, and composed throughout.
I recommend Schwanda without reservation to anyone facing workplace discrimination who wants an attorney who is both attentive and effective.