James Shaker

Jim chairs Ryan, Swanson & Cleveland’s Employment Rights, Benefits and Labor practice group. He counsels employers (regionally and internationally) and individuals on a wide variety of employment-related issues, including employment agreements and severance packages.

Jim represents clients with employment matters in a range of industries. These matters include:

  • Employment Discrimination and Harassment
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
  • Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
  • Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and other Administrative Complaints
  • Religious Accommodation

In addition to his employment practice, Jim handles complex litigation including the following:

Security matters- representing broker-dealers, investment advisors and public customers in various claims, including class actions, regulatory proceedings and customer claims.
Trusts and estate controversies- negotiating and litigating disputes, including will contests, and complaints against Trustees and Personal Representatives.

Before joining Ryan Swanson, Jim worked for the U.S. Department of Justice, Tax Division, in Washington, D.C. He currently serves as an arbitrator for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, and has been named in Washington Law & Politics’ Super Lawyers® list.