About

Elizabeth Abdnour is a dedicated attorney and associate at Abdnour Weiker LLP, that specialize in advocating for justice and equality in schooling and the place of business. Elizabeth Abdnour, a skilled legal professional and partner at Abdnour Weiker LLP, is committed to fighting for truthful and equitable treatment in faculties and places of work. With a focal point on unique training, faculty subject, Title IX, civil rights, disability, employment, and sexual and home violence, Liz brings a wealth of criminal expertise to her practice. In her early profession, Liz worked as a legal services lawyer, representing low-income individuals in numerous civil legal subjects. She then served as the supervising lawyer of a domestic violence and protection order health center, where she provided critical legal help to those in need. Transitioning to a function as an institutional equity coordinator and senior investigator at Michigan State University, Liz gained valuable revel in in dealing with investigations and supplying schooling on civil rights and Title IX troubles. In 2018, Liz hooked up her very own solo regulation workplace, Elizabeth Abdnour Law, PLLC, to keep her advocacy for justice on behalf of clients in educational and administrative center settings. Joining Abdnour Weiker LLP as a associate in 2023, Liz improved her attain to help students, educators, and workers throughout Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and past. Additionally, Liz serves as an investigator, celebration consultant, representative, and trainer with Title IX Solutions. With her particular historical past as each a felony practitioner and a university administrator at some stage in the Larry Nassar investigation, Liz offers remarkable expertise in navigating instructional establishments' obligations concerning civil rights and Title IX reaction.

Legal Issues

Education Law
Civil Rights
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment
Employment Law
Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination

Certificates

No Certifications

Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Spanish: Spoken, Written
Accepted Jurisdictions
Ohio Jurdictions
Ohio
Since 2007
Michigan Jurdictions
Michigan
Since 2014
U.S. Supreme Court Jurdictions
U.S. Supreme Court
Since 2015
Experience
  • Partner
    Abdnour Weiker LLP
    2023
  • Founder & Principal
    Elizabeth Abdnour Law, PLLC
    2018
  • Senior Institutional Equity Investigator
    Michigan State University
    2016
  • Institutional Equity Coordinator
    Michigan State University
    2015
  • Staff Lawyer
    Legal Services of South Central Michigan
    2014
  • Supervising Lawyer
    Legal Aid Society/University of Cincinnati College of Law DVCPO Clinic
    2011
  • Staff Lawyer
    Legal Aid Society of Southwest Ohio
    2006
Education
New York University School of Law Education School Logo
New York University School of Law
J.D. (2006)
Graduation year: 2003
Michigan State University Education School Logo
Michigan State University
B.A. (2001) | Political Theory & Constitutional Democracy; Interdisciplinary Humanities
Graduation year: 1998
Associations
Federal Bar Association Professional Association
Federal Bar Association

2022 - Current
National Crime Victim Bar Association Professional Association
National Crime Victim Bar Association

2021 - Current
Disability Rights Bar Association Professional Association
Disability Rights Bar Association
has membership
2019 - Current
National Employment Lawyers Association Professional Association
National Employment Lawyers Association
has membership
2019 - Current
Council of Parent Lawyers and Advocates Professional Association
Council of Parent Lawyers and Advocates
has membership
2018 - Current
The Firecracker Foundation Professional Association
The Firecracker Foundation
Board has membership
2015 - Current
State Bar of Michigan Professional Association
State Bar of Michigan
has membership
2014 - Current
Ingham County Bar Association Professional Association
Ingham County Bar Association
has membership
2014 - Current
Association of Workplace Investigators Professional Association
Association of Workplace Investigators
has membership
2018 - 2021
Education Law Association Professional Association
Education Law Association
has membership
2019 - 2020
ACLU of Michigan Professional Association
ACLU of Michigan
Cooperating Lawyer
2019 - 2020
American Association for Access, Equity, and Diversity Professional Association
American Association for Access, Equity, and Diversity
has membership
2018 - 2019
Women Lawyers Association of Michigan Professional Association
Women Lawyers Association of Michigan
has membership
2018 - 2019
National Association of College and University Lawyers Professional Association
National Association of College and University Lawyers
has membership
2015 - 2018
American Inns of Court Professional Association
American Inns of Court
Barrister
2013 - 2014
National Lawyers Guild Professional Association
National Lawyers Guild
has membership
2012 - 2014
Cincinnati Bar Association Professional Association
Cincinnati Bar Association
has membership
2006 - 2014
Costs
  • Payment With Credit Card
Location
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