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HKM Employment Attorneys: The Phoenix Office of the Nation’s Largest Plaintiff-Only Employment Firm

Awesome Attorneys · Phoenix, AZ · 3 wk ago
Legal$100/hrFull-time

HKM Employment Attorneys LLP is the Phoenix office of the nation’s largest plaintiff-only employment law firm, representing employees exclusively—never employers. The firm operates as a national practice with a genuine, staffed local presence in downtown Phoenix, led by Managing Partner Shifa Alkhatib.

About the Firm

HKM Employment Attorneys LLP is a national firm devoted exclusively to plaintiff-side employment law. The Phoenix office is part of a multi-office structure with over $100 million recovered for clients firm-wide. The firm is recognized for its employee-only focus, distinguishing it from mixed-representation firms in the market.

  • Local leadership: Shifa Alkhatib, Managing Partner, Phoenix office
  • Location: 1 N 1st St, Suite 711, Phoenix, AZ
  • Firm-wide recognition: 30 HKM attorneys named to Super Lawyers/Rising Stars lists

Practice Areas

The Phoenix office handles a full range of employment law matters exclusively for employees, including:

  • Discrimination
  • Wrongful termination
  • Retaliation
  • Unpaid wages and overtime
  • ADA violations

Case Outcomes

The firm states it has secured over $100 million for clients firm-wide. Individual case results depend on specific facts and circumstances, and past outcomes do not guarantee future results.

Client Feedback

Independent Yelp reviews for the Phoenix office reference Managing Partner Shifa Alkhatib directly, with clients describing positive experiences during their legal matters.

Community Involvement

HKM runs a nationwide scholarship program for pre-law and paralegal students within 60 miles of any HKM office, including Phoenix. The firm has named a 2025 Phoenix-area scholarship winner.

Arizona Legal Context

Arizona is an at-will employment state, meaning employers may terminate workers for any reason or no reason—except for illegal reasons. Key state laws include:

  • Arizona Employment Protection Act (A.R.S. 23-1501): Outlines at-will employment exceptions, including retaliation for exercising legal rights.
  • Arizona Civil Rights Act (A.R.S. 41-1463): Prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, and national origin for employers with 15+ employees.
  • Arizona wage claims (A.R.S. 23-350 et seq.): Governs unpaid wages and overtime alongside federal FLSA protections.

This is general legal information, not legal advice specific to any individual’s circumstances.

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