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Kathleen Peratis is a highly experienced lawyer in New York, specializing in employment law and advocating for workplace equality and justice. Kathleen Peratis is a partner at Outten & Golden LLP in New York, where she has dedicated over 25 years to practicing employment law. Her expertise includes handling employment contracts and separation agreements, as well as leading the Public Interest Committee and Sexual Harassment Practice Group at the firm. She is also a member of the Executives and Professionals Practice Group, where she continues to champion for the rights of individuals in the workplace. Prior to her work at Outten & Golden, Kathleen Peratis served as the director of the Women\s Rights Project at the ACLU from 1975 to 1979. During her time there, she collaborated with Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and successfully challenged discriminatory laws that targeted women based on their gender, including pregnancy discrimination cases. One notable victory was when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that pregnant women could not be denied unemployment compensation solely because of their pregnancy. Throughout her career, Kathleen Peratis has represented both women and men in executive and professional positions, as well as survivors of workplace discrimination and abuse. She has advocated for individuals facing discrimination based on race, religion, color, or LGBTQ status, ensuring that their voices are heard and their rights protected. Under Ms. Peratis\s leadership, the Public Interest Committee at Outten & Golden has taken on cases that may be considered economically unviable by other lawyers but are crucial in upholding workplace justice. She has also authored a textbook titled "Women and the Law" and contributed to publications on workplace harassment. Kathleen Peratis is a respected voice in the field of employment law, having spoken and written extensively on a wide range of issues. Her commitment to women\s rights and human rights is evident in her work, and her advocacy continues to make a significant impact in the legal community.

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