Discrimination
Race, sex, religion, disability, age, and other protected-class discrimination.
Employment law · Washington, DC & Michigan
Work should not cost you your dignity.
When something at work feels wrong, you deserve a clear answer and someone firmly in your corner. SG Law helps people make sense of what happened and decide what comes next.
Zanah GhalawanjiPrincipal attorney · SG Law
Built around your sideAdvice for individuals and workers
Clear, candid guidanceKnow your options before you act
Local, accessible counselDC and Michigan, in English, Arabic or Spanish
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When work changes everything
It is personal.
The law should be, too.
A sudden firing. A pattern of unequal treatment. A request for accommodation that goes nowhere. Workplace problems can shake your income, confidence, and sense of safety. SG Law brings thoughtful, direct legal counsel to the moments when you need to be heard and understood.
Meet your attorneyRetaliation
Protection when speaking up leads to consequences.
Wrongful termination
A closer look at the circumstances behind your dismissal.
Wages & accommodations
Unpaid work, leave, and reasonable workplace adjustments.
You deserve to understand what is happening, and to make your next move with confidence.
The SG Law approach
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First, we listen.
Your experience matters. We take time to understand the facts and what a good outcome means to you.
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Then, we get clear.
We explain the legal landscape in plain language, including the uncertainties and tradeoffs.
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You choose the way forward.
We help you move with purpose, whether that means negotiation, a claim, or a different path.
Ways we can help
Practical counsel for the situation in front of you.
When work feels unfair
Representation and guidance for workplace discrimination, retaliation, termination, pay, accommodations, and more.
Employment mattersBuild better workplaces
Responsive employment counsel for small businesses and nonprofits seeking practical compliance support.
Business counselWhen your rights are on the line
Select civil-rights matters, including First Amendment issues, FBI questioning, watchlisting, and discrimination in travel and public spaces.
Civil-rights counselIn their words
Clients who were heard.
“I'm incredibly grateful for the support and guidance Zanah provided during a very difficult time in my career. I was facing retaliation from my former employer, and I didn't know how to navigate the situation on my own.…”
“I cannot thank my lawyer Zanah enough for the incredible support and dedication she showed while helping me through a very hostile and unsafe work environment. From the start, she listened with genuine care, guided me…”
“I had the opportunity to work with Zanah a few years ago when I faced a challenging situation with the institution I was attending. I was unfairly accused of bullying and harassment by the administration, and the…”
A little more human
Legal counsel, without the distance.
Attorney Zanah Ghalawanji works directly with clients, combining careful analysis with an understanding that there is a real person behind every legal question. She has represented workers before federal and state agencies since 2018, and you can expect candor, respect, and a plan that reflects your priorities.
Meet the teamInsights
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One thoughtful next step
You do not have to figure this out alone.
Start with a conversation. We will listen, ask the right questions, and help you see the path ahead.