Federal Practice Group

The Federal Practice Group is hosting a webinar for CDC employees affected by recent RIFs (reductions-in-force)on October 29th at 3:00 PM EST.

Founding Partner Debra D’Agostino will explain how the MSPB appeal process works, share the firm’s approach to representing RIF’d employees, and walk through what to expect when it comes to onboarding and fees if you choose to retain FPG.

This session is designed to help CDC employees understand their rights, timelines, and options for protecting their federal careers.

Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9117610602480/WN_dTCC7poMSpanoRQBz5CCdg

Submit questions in advance: https://forms.office.com/r/79d6KFARn5

A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order stopping thousands of Reduction in Force (RIF) notices sent to federal employees last week.

In an interview this morning with Connecting America, Debra D’Agostino, a Founding Partner of the Federal Practice Group, explains what this ruling means, what comes next in the appeals process, and why this situation is unlike any previous RIFs in federal history.

Watch the full interview on YouTube:

Federal Judge Blocks Federal Government RIFs Amid Shutdown | Debra D’Agostino on Connecting America 10/16/25 Debra D’Agostino, Founding Partner of the Federal Practice Group, breaks down the temporary restraining order that paused thousands of RIF notices i...

We are hosting a Town Hall on Friday, September 19th, at 11:00 a.m. EST to discuss appealing the decisions of the U.S. Department of Education (ED) to separate employees by Reduction in Force (RIF) to the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB). We will explain the impact of the class certification denials, the appeal process, upcoming deadlines, and employees’ options moving forward.

We ask that attendees pre-register and submit any questions they may have by 10 a.m. on Friday.



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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Department of Education Town Hall with Federal Practice Group. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. With two class actions denied, Department of Education employees now face important decisions about how to move forward. To help explain the process, your rights, and the next steps, the Federal Practice Group is hosting a free virtual Town Hall. Founding Partner Debra D’Agostino will cover: - Wha...

September 11, 2001 changed our nation forever. Today, we honor the lives lost and the extraordinary bravery of firefighters, law enforcement officers, paramedics, military members, and civilians. Each story is one of resilience, sacrifice, and courage.

May their memory continue to remind us that we are strongest when we stand together.

Behind every strong nation is the dedication of its workers.

On Labor Day, we pause to honor the individuals whose service, skills, and sacrifices keep our country moving forward, from those working in federal service to those building and supporting our communities in countless ways.

As a firm that stands beside federal employees, service members, and government professionals, we are reminded today of the impact that hard work has not only on livelihoods but on the strength of our nation.

In observance of Labor Day, our offices are closed today. We wish you a safe and restorative holiday.

Hundreds of thousands of federal employees and retirees recently received a concerning letter from the IRS, one that raises serious questions about how tax debt could be used against government workers under new “suitability” rules.
Federal Practice Group Founding Partner Debra D’Agostino spoke with The Washington Post about the broader implications of these notices, which lack key details but could still impact employment decisions.
“This could be used as grounds under the suitability process,” Debra explains. “That’s what immediately jumped in my head.”
Read more about what this means for the federal workforce and why it matters

IRS warns federal workers about tax debts. Will it cost them their jobs? The IRS letters to current and former federal workers prompted tax experts to warn that the unpaid bills could be used as a pretext to fire them.