Parrhesia Law, LLC

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Employment discrimination, Indiana

Areas of Practice
At Parrhesia Law, LLC, we provide the following legal services.

Labor & Employment Law

Everyone who works deserves to be treated fairly, respectfully, and in accordance with the law. Our firm fiercely advocates for individual employees who have been mistreated at work. We offer representation in cases involving discrimination, unpaid wages, harassment, wrongful termination, and more. We fight for our clients to receive the fair treatment and compensation to which they are entitled.

Civil Rights Law

Constitutional rights are only as good as our ablity to defend them. Our firm fiercely defends the rights and freedoms of individuals against governmental overreach. We offer representation in cases involving freedom of speech, due process, and whistleblower protection. If a governmental entity has infringed upon your rights, we are here to fight for justice and accountability.

Organizational Law

Building a stronger community starts with strong organizations. Our firm provides dedicated business law services for grassroots, community-based groups. We help you establish your foundation, from incorporation and organizational setup to ensuring you're ready to make an impact. Beyond that, we offer reliable day-to-day legal advice to help your vital work thrive securely and effectively.

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Parrhesia Law, LLC, was founded to fight for ordinary people who have been mistreated at work or by government officials or institutions. Our mission is to give recourse to those who have a legal remedy for the injustice they’ve experienced — evening the scales for ordinary people, and creating a more just world in the process.

Mary Kate Dugan

Founder
Mary Kate Dugan is a passionate advocate for civil rights and workers’ rights and the owner, founder, and chief attorney at Parrhesia Law, LLC. A proud daughter of the working class, Mary Kate believes fiercely in the dignity of work and the inherent value of those who labor—convictions that guide every aspect of her practice. In her work at Parrhesia Law, Mary Kate represents workers and individuals facing discrimination, retaliation, and other rights violations, drawing on both her legal training and her roots in organizing and activism. Prior to entering the legal profession, she served as director of a workers’ rights nonprofit, leading grassroots efforts to protect and empower working people. Mary Kate earned her J.D. cum laude from the Indiana University Maurer School of Law in 2020 and is a two-time Peggy Browning Fellow, recognized nationally for her commitment to labor rights. She is admitted to practice in the State of Indiana, the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana, and the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. A lifelong supporter of legal protections for workers and unions, Mary Kate believes in the essential role of the labor and employment law in building a just and democratic society. She stands with truth-tellers, whistleblowers, and anyone willing to speak truth to power. Her work is driven by a belief in civil liberties, economic justice, and the urgent need to defend those most often ignored by traditional systems. Mary Kate is an active member of the Indiana State Bar Association and the National Lawyers Guild (NLG). She serves on the NLG Labor & Employment Committee and is the Secretary of the NLG’s Indiana Chapter.

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Email: contact@parrhesialaw.com

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PO Box 19053
Indianapolis, IN 46218

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