Buckley Bala Wilson Mew Partners Selected as 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Civil Rights & Plaintiff Employment Lawyers
Please join the team at Buckley Bala Wilson Mew in congratulating partners Anita Bala, Ashley Wilson Clark, Thomas J. Mew IV, and Kyle Brooks for their inclusion in the 2025 edition of Lawdragon 500 Leading Civil Rights & Employment Lawyers! Anita, Ashley, Tom, and Kyle are all honored to be part of Lawdragon’s eighth edition.
Every year, Lawdragon publishes its prestigious 500 Leading Civil Rights and Employment Lawyers list, honoring standout attorneys who fight for fairness in the workplace. This list recognizes lawyers who have shown a deep dedication to protecting workers’ rights, addressing civil rights violations, and taking on significant legal challenges that shape the future of employment law.
About Anita Bala
Anita Bala has spent years advocating for individuals in challenging situations, particularly in matters of employment, civil rights, and disability discrimination. She works with both employees and students who’ve faced unfair treatment because of things like their race, gender, age, religion, background, or disabilities. Anita also takes on serious cases involving sexual assault in schools under Title IX, and she represents people in civil cases involving police misconduct. Her work often draws public attention, with many of her cases making headlines or gaining recognition for their importance.
About Ashley Wilson Clark
Ashley Wilson Clark is a skilled litigator who’s handled cases at both the trial and appeals levels in state and federal courts. At Buckley Bala Wilson Mew LLP, she focuses her work on employment and civil rights cases, standing up for people who’ve been mistreated at work. Ashley helps clients with claims involving workplace discrimination, sexual harassment or assault, denial of FMLA leave, disability accommodations, and retaliation against whistleblowers, including those reporting under laws like Sarbanes-Oxley, the Securities Exchange Act, and the Georgia Whistleblower Protection Act. Ashley also gives guidance on employment and severance agreements and regularly represents individuals before the EEOC and the Department of Labor.
About Thomas J. Mew IV
Thomas “Tom” J. Mew handles a wide range of employment law issues, from individual claims to large class actions involving unpaid wages, discrimination, and harassment. He works on cases in court, arbitration, and mediation, and also advises clients on things like employment contracts, severance agreements, and non-compete clauses. Tom has represented clients at every level of the legal system, even the U.S. Supreme Court, where he was part of the landmark Bostock v. Clayton County case. In recognition of that work, he received the Stonewall Bar Association’s Conspicuous Service to the Stonewall Community Award in October 2020.
About Kyle Brooks
Kyle Brooks has a strong background in handling a wide range of legal issues, especially those involving employment, business, and civil rights. He represents clients in cases where they’ve faced discrimination or retaliation at work based on race, sex, age, religion, national origin, or disability. He also helps clients navigate employment contracts, severance agreements, non-compete clauses, and business-related disputes. Beyond employment and business matters, Kyle has taken on cases involving police or corrections officer misconduct and First Amendment violations by government officials. His work has often drawn public attention, and many of his cases have made headlines or gained recognition for their impact.
Once again, please join us in congratulating our partners at Buckley Bala Wilson Mew on this terrific achievement. To schedule a consultation with one of our award-winning lawyers, please call our offices or fill out our contact form.