Kalijarvi, Chuzi, Newman & Fitch, announced today that Hector Ruiz, a veteran employment litigation attorney with over 20 years of experience at the Department of Justice (DOJ), has joined the firm as Of Counsel. Ruiz most recently served as Deputy Chief of the Employment Litigation Section of the Civil Rights Division where he oversaw employment discrimination investigations and litigation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), and the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA).

“We are thrilled to welcome Hector to our firm,” said Elaine Fitch, managing partner for KCNF. “His deep expertise, strategic insight, and dedication to employee rights will be an incredible asset to our team and the individuals we serve. As we continue to see the lasting impact of workforce reductions, it’s clear that more federal employment law attorneys are needed to advocate for the rights of federal employees. These individuals deserve excellent representation and a voice in navigating complex legal challenges related to RIFs, terminations, discrimination, and violations of law and regulation.”

Ruiz brings to the firm his extensive experience in all phases of employment litigation, investigation, and dispute resolution. During his tenure in the Employment Litigation Section, Ruiz was consistently assigned many of the most prioritized matters handled by the office. He excelled in litigating...

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