Ayers v. Bergquist Law Firm, PLLC et al

  1. June 01, 2023

    Texas Law Firm, Fired Attorney Wrap Up FMLA Dispute

    A Black attorney and a Texas law firm told a federal court that they have resolved her lawsuit alleging that the firm terminated her for taking medical leave after experiencing pregnancy complications despite allowing a non-Black attorney to work from home after giving birth.

  2. July 01, 2022

    Texas Firm Seeks Pre-Trial Win In Fired Atty's Bias Suit

    A Texas firm sought an early win in an attorney's lawsuit alleging that the firm refused to let her work from home and fired her six days after giving birth despite being more lenient with a non-Black attorney, claiming that her poor performance was the real reason for her termination.

  3. June 09, 2021

    Fired Atty Accuses Texas Firm Of Pregnancy And Race Bias

    A Black attorney has accused a Texas litigation firm of discriminating against her by refusing to let her work from home when she experienced pregnancy complications and ultimately firing her, despite allowing a non-Black attorney who gave birth to work remotely.