Katie Lipp, Owner of The Lipp Law Firm, dedicates her practice to employment separation guidance and labor law, representing employers, select executives and educators. Ryen Rasmus, Transactions Practice Lead, dedicates his practice to IP, complex business transactions and technology law.
Q: What is Lipp Law known for?
A: Katie Lipp: We are known for our focus on HR Law in the DMV, and our clients operate heavily in the technology, government contracts and public education sectors. Many people think of Lipp Law as an employment law firm, but we also have corporate, intellectual property and business litigation legs to our practice. We will continue to grow those areas of the firm.
Q: What is your primary practice area, and why do you like it?
A: Katie Lipp: My primary practice area is labor and employment law, for employers, executives and educators. I help with HR law issues like employee termination, noncompetes, union negotiations, disability accommodations, medical leave and workplace investigations. It feels good to help employers create safe working environments for their employees and advocate for them.
Q: What makes you different from other lawyers/law firms?
A: Ryen Rasmus: We pride ourselves on our responsiveness and efficiency. I know the comfort that comes from knowing that your advocate is aware of your needs and is working on a resolution—without churning the file.
Q: What brings you the most satisfaction in your work?
A: Ryen Rasmus: Providing people with comfort. We often encounter clients in times of stress and uncertainty, faced with dilemmas they do not understand. Just letting them know what risks are in play and what the best next steps may be goes a long way. It allows clients to trade fear and confusion for calm and clarity.