Elizabeth Kamm Abdnour

Abdnour Weiker LLP

10+ Years of Experience

Elizabeth Abdnour is an attorney and partner at Abdnour Weiker LLP fighting for fair and equitable treatment at school and in the workplace.

Liz is an experienced, compassionate, and client-centered attorney and advocate who has committed her career to working towards justice and equality for all people. Liz’s legal expertise includes special education, school discipline, Title IX, civil rights, disability, employment, and sexual and domestic violence. ?

For the first eight years of her career, Liz worked as a legal services attorney, representing low-income individuals in a variety of civil legal matters. Liz spent two years as the supervising attorney of a domestic violence and protection order clinic jointly operated by a legal aid organization and a law school. Liz then transitioned to working as an institutional equity coordinator and senior investigator at Michigan State University, handling investigations and providing training to the campus community on civil rights and Title IX matters.

In 2018, Liz launched her own solo law firm, Elizabeth Abdnour Law, PLLC, to fight for justice on behalf of clients at school and in the workplace. In 2023, Liz joined Abdnour Weiker LLP as partner to help students, educators, and workers throughout Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and beyond. Liz also serves as an investigator, party advisor, consultant, and trainer with Title IX Solutions.
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The combination of Liz’s legal experience and her years as an internal university investigator and administrator at Michigan State University during the height of the Larry Nassar investigation give her unparalleled expertise regarding educational institutions’ obligations with respect to civil rights and Title IX response.

Education Law
Civil Rights
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment
Employment Law
Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
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Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Michigan
Since 2014
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Languages

  • English:
    Spoken, Written
  • Spanish:
    Spoken, Written

Partner
Abdnour Weiker LLP
2023 –

Current

Our Mission: To protect the rights and futures of students and educators.
Founder & Principal
Elizabeth Abdnour Law, PLLC
2018 –

2023

Provided individual legal representation and advice, independent investigative services, consultation, and training in K-12 and higher education matters, including special education, Title IX and civil rights issues, employment law, and compliance.
Senior Institutional Equity Investigator
Michigan State University
2016 –

2018

Conducted investigations into allegations of discrimination, harassment, and Title IX violations. Shaped policies and procedures related to campus safety, equal opportunity, and non-discrimination issues. Provided training and expertise on university policies as well as laws and regulations governing civil rights, education, privacy, and employment and labor laws.
Institutional Equity Coordinator
Michigan State University
2015 –

2016

Conducted investigations into allegations of discrimination, harassment, and Title IX violations. Shaped policies and procedures related to campus safety, equal opportunity, and non-discrimination issues. Provided training and expertise on university policies as well as laws and regulations governing civil rights, education, privacy, and employment and labor laws.
Staff Attorney
Legal Services of South Central Michigan
2014 –

2015

Represented and advised clients in the areas of family, domestic violence, foreclosure, and consumer law. Supervised Self Help Clinic for pro se clients in divorce, custody, child support, and paternity cases. Performed community outreach and training.
Supervising Attorney
Legal Aid Society/University of Cincinnati College of Law DVCPO Clinic
2011 –

2013

Supervised law students in all aspects of civil protection order, immigration, and divorce cases. Instructed and mentored students in trial advocacy, client interviewing and relationship building, domestic violence dynamics, and law.
Staff Attorney
Legal Aid Society of Southwest Ohio
2006 –

2013

Represented and advised clients in the areas of family, domestic violence, immigration, education, civil rights, employment, disability, and public benefits law. Performed community outreach and training. Led internal strategic planning initiative to improve organizational services to immigrant and limited English proficient clients.
New York University School of Law
J.D. (2006)
2003


2006

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Michigan State University
B.A. (2001) | Political Theory & Constitutional Democracy; Interdisciplinary Humanities
1998


2001

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The Dubey-Zerka Award of Volunteer Excellence
The Firecracker Foundation
2019
Federal Bar Association

2022 –
Current
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National Crime Victim Bar Association

2021 –
Current
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Disability Rights Bar Association

Member
2019 –
Current
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National Employment Lawyers Association

Member
2019 –
Current
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Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates

Member
2018 –
Current
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The Firecracker Foundation

Board Member
2015 –
Current
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State Bar of Michigan

Member
2014 –
Current
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Ingham County Bar Association

Member
2014 –
Current
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Association of Workplace Investigators

Member
2018 –
2021
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Education Law Association

Member
2019 –
2020
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ACLU of Michigan

Cooperating Attorney
2019 –
2020
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American Association for Access, Equity, and Diversity

Member
2018 –
2019
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Women Lawyers Association of Michigan

Member
2018 –
2019
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National Association of College and University Attorneys

Member
2015 –
2018
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American Inns of Court

Barrister
2013 –
2014
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National Lawyers Guild

Member
2012 –
2014
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Cincinnati Bar Association

Member
2006 –
2014
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Websites & Blogs

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Abdnour Weiker LLP
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Elizabeth Abdnour

Abdnour Weiker LLP
500 E. Michigan Ave.
Suite 130
Lansing, MI 48912
US
Telephone: (517) 994-1776
Fax: (614) 417-5081
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41000 Woodward Ave
Suite 350
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
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262 S. 3rd Street
Columbus, OH 43215
US
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201 E. Fifth Street
Suite 1900
Cincinnati, OH 45202
US
Telephone: (513) 496-1635
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Abdnour Weiker LLP
1468 West 9th St.
Suite 100
Cleveland, OH 44113
US
Telephone: (216) 714-1515
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Abdnour Weiker LLP
651 Holiday Drive
Plaza 5, Suite 400
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
US
Telephone: (412) 903-3700
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600 Eagleview Blvd.
Suite 300
Exton, PA 19341
US
Telephone: (215) 234-1732
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