Highly regarded civil rights attorney Jenny Yang has officially joined the legal team at Outten & Golden, based in their Washington D.C. office, as confirmed by the firm this past Wednesday. Yang boasts an impressive career trajectory, having served in notable capacities at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the U.S. Department of Labor. Her move to Outten & Golden coincides with a period of noticeable shifts within federal agencies under the Trump administration’s restructuring efforts.
Yang brings a wealth of experience from her tenure as chair of the EEOC, where she spearheaded initiatives aimed at enforcing federal laws against workplace discrimination. Her transition to private practice at Outten & Golden underscores her commitment to empowering individuals and safeguarding civil rights outside of federal channels.
Her statement reflects urgency and determination: “I’m excited to be part of this forward movement that we need to ensure we have robust civil rights protections when the federal government is dismantling its agencies,” Yang said in a recent interview.
Outten & Golden, known for its focus on representing employees in various employment matters, appears to align well with Yang’s objectives. The firm has established a reputation for its work in advocating for the rights of workers, an area where Yang’s expertise is expected to have a profound impact. As she looks ahead, Yang foresees an increased role for state and local authorities in the enforcement of civil rights, a perspective likely to shape her strategic contributions at Outten & Golden.