A. J. Dhali - Washington, DC
Attorney at Dhali P.C.
Employment Law – Employer Lawyers in Washington, DC
1629 K. Street NW Suite 300 Washington, DC 20001
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- 1 Super Lawyers®
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20
Years
Experience
Washington Employment Law – Employer Lawyer
Updated: 08/19/2026
Areas of Practice
- Employment Law – Employer
- Employment Law
- Labor Law
Attorney Information
Overview
Hi! I am A.J. and I am the principal attorney at Dhali P.C.. I graduated from New York Law School and I began my employment law career defending employers at Laughlin Falbo et al LLP. I then decided to shift gears and worked as an Executive Director, for an international non-governmental organization (NGO) fighting big corporations who were polluting inner city neighborhoods.
Armed with this experience, I returned to the practice of law as in-house counsel for the labor federation Change to Win, defending employees and hourly workers like the Teamsters and SEIU from employers who were cracking down on employee and union rights. I even went on a strike on behalf of my union brothers and sisters! Inspired by the struggle of working families and workers, I started my own law firm soon after, in 2008, and engaged exclusively in employment and labor law. I have since successfully sued Fortune 500 companies, regional employers, and government agencies for violating federal and state employment laws, resulting in favorable settlements to my clients. I am presently a board member of the “Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association” (MWELA) a plaintiff’s side trial employment law association. I am also a member of the “National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA)” and a Board of Director of the “Crittenton Services of Greater Washington,” a local non-profit that empowers teenage girls to achieve, educational, cultural and social excellence.
Things the World Knows About Me.
I am a huge fan of Liverpool Football Club. And I will get up at 3 am to watch a match! And usually with my son in tow! But our front three always scores! They are so bloody good!
As a Sikh, I also attend Sunday services. It keeps me grounded and re-emphasizes to me the principles of justice and equality, and helping those in need.
I love to read, and I am currently reading “The Metaphysical Club” by Louis Menard and “Shibumi” by Trevanian.
I also always wanted to be a rock star and a Formula 1 race car driver, preferably at the same time! Unfortunately, both those wishes seemed to have gone up in flames! C’est la vie!
Awards and Honors
Awards
Honors
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers, 2017
- Employee Discrimination Law Firm of the Year in Washington D.C, 2014 Corporate Intl Magazine Global Award, 2014
Other Sources of Feedback About A. J. Dhali
Included on the 2026 Washington DC Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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New York Law School,
New York,
New York, 2001
J.D.
Non Legal Education
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California State University Fresno, 1998
B.A., Bachelor of Arts
Current Employment Position(s)
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Principal Attorney
Past Positions
- Change to Win, Associate General Counsel, 2007 - 2009
- ACCE, Executive Director, 2004 - 2006
- Laughlin, Falbo, Levy & Moresi LLP, Associate, 2002 - 2004
- Arthur Anderson LLP, Associate, 1999 - 2002
Classes and Seminars
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Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association, Title 7 Retaliation Moderator, 2018
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Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association, How to Operate a Law Firm, 2016
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Wake Up Walmart, 2005
- California Political Convention, Immigration Rights and Labor Law Enforcement, 2005
Representative Cases
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Kandasamy v. Phase One.
- Citation: Case resulted in confidential settlement in favor of client
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Rene v. BAE
- Citation: Settled via confidential agreement
Published Works
Articles
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Employment Law Blog, Employee Wins Against Employer for Failing to Provide FMLA Notice, 2012
Bar Admissions
- District of Columbia, 2006
Other Affiliations
- Crittenton Services of Greater Washington (Board of Director)
- National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA), 2013 - Present (Member)
- Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association (MWELA), 2010 - Present (Board member)
- American Bar Association
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Contact
1629 K. Street NW
Suite 300
Washington, DC 20001
Phone Number: 771-249-9838
Fax Number: 202-351-0518
Email: Send a message
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