About Us

A Note from Katie Lipp, Founder

I founded Lipp Law in 2019 to create the kind of law firm I would want to hire myself.

When people call a lawyer, they’re often facing an important decision. They may be reviewing a severance agreement, managing a workplace issue, starting a business, negotiating a contract, or planning their next career move. These situations can have a lasting impact on their careers, businesses, and families. For many of the clients that work with us, we are the first lawyer they have ever hired, and we take that role seriously.

Our goals are simple: to provide practical, honest legal advice, responsive communication, and excellent client service.

Lipp Law advises professionals, executives, educators, employers, business owners, and federal employees throughout Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. We help our clients solve problems, evaluate opportunities, and make informed decisions when the stakes are high.

Whether you are reviewing a severance agreement, managing a workplace issue, negotiating a business contract, launching a company, or planning your next career move, Lipp Law can help you navigate the path ahead.

Who We Serve

Lipp Law serves clients throughout Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.

Our clients include:

• Executives and professionals
• Business owners and entrepreneurs
• Small and mid-sized employers
• Federal employees
• Teachers, principals, and education professionals
• Technology and cybersecurity professionals
• Government contractors
• Women-owned businesses and professional service firms

Many of our clients are navigating important workplace and business decisions that require strategic legal guidance and practical solutions.

Our clients value practical advice, responsiveness, and a lawyer they can call when important decisions arise.

What Sets Lipp Law Apart

We Understand Employment Law from Multiple Perspectives

One of our greatest strengths is our ability to see the full picture.

We represent employers, executives, professionals, educators, and employees. That experience gives us valuable insight into how workplace decisions are made, how disputes develop, and how successful resolutions are achieved.

Understanding both management and employee perspectives allows us to provide strategic advice that is informed, practical, and effective.

A Small Law Firm—By Design

Lipp Law is intentionally small.

We have no desire to become a large-volume law firm. Our size allows us to be selective about the matters we take on, responsive to our clients, and focused on delivering high-quality legal services rather than managing layers of bureaucracy.

We intentionally built a small firm because it allows us to provide a level of responsiveness and personal attention that can be difficult to find elsewhere.

Our clients work directly with experienced attorneys who take the time to understand their goals and provide practical solutions tailored to their unique situations. We value relationships, communication, and long-term trust.

We Help Clients Through Important Transitions

Many of our clients come to us during periods of significant change.

For some, that means negotiating an executive employment agreement, evaluating a severance package, or navigating a workplace dispute. For others, it means hiring employees, growing a business, responding to a government inquiry, or managing a challenging employment issue.

Whether someone is changing jobs, negotiating an employment agreement, managing employees, responding to a workplace complaint, or growing a business, we help them understand their options and make informed decisions.

We Are Modern and Forward-Thinking

Many of our clients work in technology, cybersecurity, government contracting, and other fast-moving industries. We understand the workplace and business issues that arise in these environments because we work with them every day.

Woman-Owned and Woman-Led

Lipp Law is proudly 100% woman-owned and woman-led.

Our Practice Areas

Our attorneys advise clients in matters involving:

• Employment Law
• Labor Law
• Business Law
• Corporate Law
• Intellectual Property
• Federal Employment Law
• Security Clearance Matters

We regularly assist clients with executive employment agreements, severance agreements, workplace investigations, HR compliance, labor relations, employee handbooks, business formation, trademarks, contract negotiation, mergers and acquisitions, software licensing, and outside general counsel services.

Technology, Government Contracting, and Innovation

Northern Virginia is one of the nation’s leading technology and government contracting hubs, and many of our clients are at the forefront of innovation.

We regularly advise technology companies, cybersecurity firms, government contractors, software companies, and highly skilled professionals on employment and business matters. Our attorneys understand the unique legal and operational challenges facing these industries and provide practical guidance designed to support growth while managing risk.

Advocates for Educators and Education Professionals

Lipp Law has extensive experience advising teachers, principals, administrators, and other education professionals through workplace challenges and career transitions.

We understand the unique employment issues that arise within school systems and educational institutions and are proud to serve educators throughout Northern Virginia and the surrounding region.

Serving the DMV

Our attorneys are licensed throughout Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., allowing us to serve clients across the entire DMV region.

We offer both virtual and in-person meetings to make legal services convenient and accessible for busy professionals and business owners.

Our Commitment to Clients

When clients hire Lipp Law, they are often facing an important decision, challenge, or opportunity.

Our commitment is simple:

We listen carefully, communicate clearly, and provide practical legal guidance that helps our clients move forward with confidence.

Whether you are facing a workplace challenge, evaluating a new opportunity, or growing a business, we are committed to providing practical, honest legal advice and exceptional client service.

Ready to Learn More?

Contact Lipp Law today to schedule a consultation and learn how our team can help you navigate your next workplace or business decision.