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This morning, Christine Dunn, Co-Chair of the Firm’s Sexual Violence, Title IX, and Victims’ Rights Practice Group filed seven new Federal Tort Claims Act administrative complaints against the US Coast Guard on behalf of cadets who were sexually assaulted during their service. “Additional Coast Guard Academy sexual assault survivors continue to reach out to me. I’ve heard story after story of the sexual violence they endured at the Academy and how the Academy turned a blind eye,” said attorney Christine Dunn. “The Coast Guard can no longer be allowed to sweep sexual assault under the rug. My clients are standing together and demanding that the Coast Guard be held accountable for allowing a culture to flourish at the Academy where sexual assault was condoned,” said Dunn. https://lnkd.in/eJDsCGDe

Understand the environment! This analysis examines the low level fraud. It does not examine the B2B shenanigans taking place out there when companies have an asymmetrical technology advantage over other companies. Lots of bad behavior out there!

Last week, Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight filed 20 new complaints alleging negligence against the Army. I'm proud to be a part of the team advocating for justice on behalf of these survivors. https://lnkd.in/en3-Aks8

I'm excited to join this panel and I'm grateful to R. Scott Oswald for helping to organize it. It's always illuminating when practitioners and judges come together to share insights. Sign up and get a peek behind the curtain of how the defense bar and the bench deal with discovery issues in federal and state court.

Proud of my colleagues for this honor!

Still feeling energized and inspired from last Saturday's #AsianWomenAreStrong 2025 Summit! There's truly no better way to celebrate International Women's Day and Women's History Month than by coming together with over 3,000 AANHPI members in strength and solidarity! I had the privilege of leading a workshop on fighting workplace discrimination, alongside the brilliant Michelle Lee. We discussed the challenges Asian women face in professional spaces and the strategies to protect and advocate for ourselves and each other. The energy in the room, the moving stories shared, and the collective commitment to change were truly empowering. A special thank you to Stand with Asian Americans, Asians Are Strong, Michelle Lee, Brian Pang, PMP, and 朱浩然 Justin Zhu for inviting me to speak. Events like this remind me why I do the work I do, and motivate to me do more and do better! Let's continue to stand together and create real change for the AANHPI community! #AsianWomenAreStrong #InternationalWomensDay #WomensHistoryMonth #WorkplaceEquality #FightingDiscrimination #AANHPI #KnowYourRights

Benchmark Litigation has named Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight its 2025 Labor and Employment Firm of the Year. https://lnkd.in/eGu9BapG

On behalf of Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight, Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee would like to wish Ramadan Mubarak to all who observe. Ramadan is a time that encourages meaningful reflections, strengthens faith, and develops personal growth—both individually and within their communities. You can read the Committee’s thoughtful statement here: https://lnkd.in/eY6c5ZdU.

Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight is committed to fighting gender discrimination and advocating for women affected by pay inequality, transphobia, and other forms of inequality. On behalf of Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight, Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee would like to recognize Women’s History Month this March. You can read the Committee’s thoughtful statement here: https://lnkd.in/eK39wF6M.?

Our victory at the Maryland Supreme Court in 2024 reaffirmed a critical truth:?victims and their families have a right to be present, a right to be heard, and a right to meaningfully participate at every stage of the judicial process. While convicted murderer Adnan Syed remains free following the court’s recent decision to reduce his sentence under Maryland’s Juvenile Restoration Act, the broader legacy of this case includes a major step forward for victims’ rights. We are proud to recognize the advocacy and litigation leadership of our Chairman,?David Sanford, whose representation of the Lee family led to a significant victory for crime victims in Maryland. His efforts helped ensure that Hae Min Lee’s family—after years of pain and silence—were granted their rightful voice during the re-sentencing proceedings. We stand with the Lee family and the Maryland Crime Victims' Resource Center, Inc. in their ongoing work to protect and strengthen victims’ rights across Maryland and beyond.