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Rebecca L. Springer

Partner | She/Her/Hers
Partner | She/Her/Hers
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Overview

Companies, both large and small, turn to Rebecca for advice on the complex employment issues that keep their legal and human resources staff up at night. From ensuring compliance with the wide range of obligations for government contractors, to conducting sensitive and high-profile investigations, to navigating the “alphabet soup” of federal and state employment laws, Rebecca serves as a trusted resource and partner to her clients.

Rebecca has extensive experience conducting audits of personnel practices as well as providing advice on navigating the ever-changing landscape of diversity, equity, and inclusion practices. Rebecca also works collaboratively with in-house counsel, human resources teams, and labor economists to analyze compensation, promotions, and other personnel practices to assess disparities and provide strategic advice on proactive measures to address discrepancies and mitigate risk. With the ever-increasing focus on pay equity and pay transparency laws from corporate boards, activist shareholders, employees, and the public, clients turn to Rebecca for help navigating the intricacies of these complex issues and developing proactive solutions.

Clients value Rebecca’s experience in conducting nuanced and strategic investigations of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation complaints. She has extensive experience conducting interviews, drafting both privileged and public investigation reports, and providing strategic advice to clients on the many issues that arise throughout an investigation. As a member of the firm’s Education Practice, Rebecca also has significant experience investigating and providing advice on both current and historical or systemic sexual assault, harassment, and discrimination claims in the education context, as well as on Title IX compliance issues and conducting investigations of Title IX complaints.

Among other issues, Rebecca regularly counsels clients on how to navigate the panoply of state and federal employment-related laws, including employee leave, discrimination and harassment, reductions-in-force, and restructuring. She regularly conducts training on these topics and works collaboratively with her clients to find effective, practical solutions to employment-related challenges.

Career & Education

    • The White House
      Assistant to the Counselor to the President
    • The White House
      Assistant to the Counselor to the President

    • Duke University School of Law, J.D.
    • Washington University in St. Louis, B.A.
    • Duke University School of Law, J.D.
    • Washington University in St. Louis, B.A.

    • District of Columbia
    • Virginia
    • District of Columbia
    • Virginia

Rebecca's Insights

Client Alert | 2 min read | 06.06.25

Supreme Court Unanimously Rejects Sixth Circuit’s “Background Circumstances” Requirement For “Reverse Discrimination” Cases

On Thursday, June 5, 2025, the Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services, rejecting the "background circumstances" rule that would require majority-group plaintiffs to meet a heightened evidentiary standard in Title VII discrimination cases. The decision vacated and remanded the case for further consideration by the Sixth Circuit. In so doing, the Court held that all plaintiffs – whether minority or majority employees – bringing discrimination cases under Title VII are subject to the same evidentiary standards under the McDonnell Douglas framework for evaluating disparate-treatment claims....

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Insights

Client Alert | 2 min read | 06.06.25

Supreme Court Unanimously Rejects Sixth Circuit’s “Background Circumstances” Requirement For “Reverse Discrimination” Cases

Speaking Engagement | 05.13.25

"Labor & Employment: Navigating the DEI and Gender Identity Executive Orders," OOPS 2025: Government Contractors Reacting and Adapting to the New Administration, Tyson's Corner, VA.

Speaking Engagement | 04.25.25

"Navigating DEI Directives: Legal Obligations and Best Practices in a Changing Landscape," ACC NCR Sixth Annual Conference: Strategies for Meaningful Engagement and Impact in an Evolving Legal Environment

Podcast | 01.24.25

Fastest 5 Minutes: Executive Orders, DEI, Tariffs, and DOGE

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Rebecca's Insights

Client Alert | 2 min read | 06.06.25

Supreme Court Unanimously Rejects Sixth Circuit’s “Background Circumstances” Requirement For “Reverse Discrimination” Cases

On Thursday, June 5, 2025, the Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services, rejecting the "background circumstances" rule that would require majority-group plaintiffs to meet a heightened evidentiary standard in Title VII discrimination cases. The decision vacated and remanded the case for further consideration by the Sixth Circuit. In so doing, the Court held that all plaintiffs – whether minority or majority employees – bringing discrimination cases under Title VII are subject to the same evidentiary standards under the McDonnell Douglas framework for evaluating disparate-treatment claims....

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