Lauren A. Khouri

Education

  • JD, Washington College of Law, American University
  • BA, Saint Louis University

Bar Admissions

  • District of Columbia
  • New York

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Lauren A. Khouri

Lauren A. Khouri is a Partner at Correia & Puth, PLLC, dedicating her practice to the civil rights of individuals in the workplace and in schools. Ms. Khouri represents clients in all aspects of the firm’s litigation practice. Her work includes fighting pregnancy discriminationsexual harassmentdisability discrimination, student and employee rights under Title IX, and additional types of discrimination and retaliation prohibited by state and federal civil rights statutes. Best Lawyers has recognized Ms. Khouri as a leader in civil rights law since 2019. Ms. Khouri was also selected for recognition as a Rising Star in employment law every year since 2019. Ms. Khouri is a member of the National Employment Lawyers Association. She serves as President on the Board of Directors for the Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association.

Prior to Correia & Puth, Ms. Khouri was a fellow at the National Women’s Law Center, where she advocated for women’s economic security and equality in education and employment. She worked to protect the rights of pregnant and parenting students and employees and to increase protections against discrimination through administrative actions and legislative advocacy.

Organizations and Education

Ms. Khouri earned her law degree from American University Washington College of Law. During law school, she served as a student attorney in the General Practice Clinic and interned at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio, the U.S. Department of Justice, and the National Partnership for Women & Families. She also worked with D.C. Public Schools in the General Counsel’s Office, aiding the District in compliance with Title IX and other federal and local laws. Ms. Khouri was the Senior Content Editor for American University Labor & Employment Law Forum, a member of WCL Moot Court Honor Society, and the WCL representative to the American Bar Association. She is a recipient of the American University Dean’s Award for Professional Responsibility and the Pro Bono Exceptional Service Honors Award.

Prior to law school, Ms. Khouri completed a year-long fellowship with the Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs, a social justice leadership development initiative, and worked at the White House with the Domestic Policy Council. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Criminal Justice from Saint Louis University.

She also serves on the Board of Teaching for Change, a nonprofit that supports educators who advance social change through classroom instruction.

Ms. Khouri is admitted to practice law in New York and the District of Columbia.

Testimonial Background
I believe that no one should be shortchanged or treated unfairly simply because of who they are or what they believe. That is why I am committed to fighting for equality and to ensuring that our clients know they have an advocate in their corner.”

— Lauren A. Khouri

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It takes courage to fight back against those who discriminate.
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