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Irene Lax is a senior counsel at Grant & Eisenhofer, specializing in civil rights litigation and advocacy for survivors of sexual assault and victims of discrimination. Learn more about her background and notable cases below. Irene R. Lax is a dedicated lawyer based in New York, focusing her practice on civil rights litigation. With a strong commitment to advocating for survivors of sexual assault and victims of discrimination, wrongful incarceration, and other forms of harassment, Ms. Lax has made a significant impact in the legal field. One of Ms. Lax\s areas of expertise is litigating Title IX sexual assault actions and matters related to federal detention reform. She has been involved in high-profile cases such as Aguirre-Jarquin v. Hemmert et al. (M.D. Fla.), Sterling et al. v. Evanston Township High School District 202 et al. (N.D. Ill.), and Youngers v. MTC et al. (D.N.M.), where she has fought tirelessly for justice on behalf of her clients. Ms. Lax earned her J.D. from Temple University Beasley School of Law in 2012, where she distinguished herself as an Editor of the Temple Law Review and President of the Phillip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court team. She also holds a joint honors B.A. in political science and international development studies from McGill University in Montreal, Quebec. In recognition of her outstanding work, Ms. Lax was selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers\ list of Rising Stars for Civil Rights Litigation in the New York Metro region in 2021. Her dedication to her clients and passion for social justice make her a valuable asset to the legal community.

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