Practice areas: Employment Litigation, Employment & Labor; view more
Licensed in Washington DC since: 1998
Education: Georgetown University Law Center
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2026 Donna Williams Rucker is an attorney who represents clients in the Washington, DC area. Donna Rucker is recognized by peers and was selected to Super Lawyers for 2026. This selection is based off of an evaluation of 12 indicators including peer recognition and professional achievement in legal practice.
Donna Rucker chose to pursue a career in law after completing undergraduate studies. She attended Georgetown University Law Center and graduated in 1986.
She represents clients with Employment Litigation: Plaintiff issues in Washington DC. She also represents clients with Employment & Labor: Employee issues.
Being selected to Super Lawyers is awarded to a limited number of attorneys in each state. As one of the attorneys to receive the distinction of Super Lawyers, Donna Rucker has earned the respect of peers as one of the top-rated attorneys in the nation.
Practice areas
Employment Litigation: Plaintiff, Employment & Labor: EmployeeFocus areas
Employment Discrimination, Employment Law - Employee, Retaliation, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
- 50% Employment Litigation: Plaintiff
- 50% Employment & Labor: Employee
First Admitted: 1987, Pennsylvania
Professional Webpage: https://www.tullylegal.com/attorneys/donna-williams-rucker/
Bar / Professional Activity
- District of Columbia United States District Court for the District of Columbia United States District Court, Maryland United States Supreme Court National Employment Lawyers Association - Board Member Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association National Association of Women Lawyers American Bar Foundation National Bar Association
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Wheeler v. Georgetown Medical Center - Summary Judgment granted - United States District Court, for the D.C. Circuit Reversed and remanded Alexander v. Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority -Summary Judgment granted - United States District Court, for the D.C. Circuit Reversed and remanded Steele v. United States Army -Summary Judgment granted - United States District Court, for the D.C. Circuit Reversed and remanded Morkjaroenpong v Department of Veteran Affairs - EEOC Case No. - Judgment for Plaintiff finding gender discrimination and reprisal - awarding attorney’s of $262,000.00, reinstatement with all benefits, and other costs and expenses resulting in a payout in excess of $750,000.00Burns-Ramirez v. United States Secret Service- Motion to dismiss denied by The Honorable Rosemary Collier - Plaintiff allowed to advance her case in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia alleging discrimination which resulted in a revocation of her security clearance under Rattagan based on principles alleged in a plaintiff’s Complaint. Motion to Dismiss denied.
Pro bono / Community Service
- - Provided representation on a pro bono basis as requested by United States District Court for the District of Maryland for a Plaintiff engaged in mediation of her complaint alleging discrimination, 2022
- Moderator - For a virtual panel presentation by the Willow Oak (MD) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated regarding the disparity in home appraisals in Black and Brown communities., 2022
- Speaker - National Coalition of 100 Black Women - Addressed students at DuVal High School to discuss and engage the students regarding the importance of voter registration, the history surrounding the right to vote, certain Constitutional rights and how each person can make a difference in their County and the world., 2021
- Panelist - National Coalition of 100 Black Women - Importance of voting - Voter Suppression and the H.R.4 -John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021, 2021
Educational Background
- Juris Doctor - Georgetown University - 1986, 1986
Industry Groups
- DC Government and Private Sector
- Federal Sector
Office location for Donna Williams Rucker
2001 L St NW
Suite 902
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 855-812-4973
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2026
