Beatrice Nuñez-Bellamy

She/Her

Counsel

Beatrice Nuñez-Bellamy is an experienced litigator who bridges her creativity and analytical skills to advocate passionately and persuasively on behalf of her clients. Beatrice focuses her practice on labor and employment law, representing employers facing a broad range of issues including discrimination, retaliation, and harassment claims; government investigations; and alleged violations of federal and California wage and hour laws.

With experience litigating single-plaintiff and class action matters in trial and appellate courts, Beatrice approaches her cases holistically, working hand in hand with clients to develop effective trial strategies or negotiating quick, global settlements. Beatrice enjoys collaborating with clients to ensure compliance with complicated California and federal employment laws, helping them to establish safe, inclusive, and effective work environments while avoiding unintended future litigation.

As an equally important aspect of her practice, Beatrice draws on her government and policy background to help businesses navigate compliance with public accommodations laws under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California's Unruh Civil Rights Act. Beatrice takes time to study recent legal developments and enjoys working with clients to craft economically efficient strategies for compliance. When facing ADA complaints, Beatrice is effective at resolving such matters through both litigation and informal resolution.

Practice Highlights

Single- and multi-plaintiff employment litigation and advice

Defends clients against claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wage and hour claims in California and Maryland state and federal courts, in arbitration, and before state and federal government agencies. Assists clients in navigating complicated federal and state employment laws, helping them to mitigate risks.

ADA public accommodation litigation and advice and counsel

Advises and counsels businesses regarding compliance with laws governing access to public accommodations under the ADA and Unruh Civil Rights Act, focusing on both physical and electronic places of public accommodation; coordinates with experts on remediation efforts; and defends clients facing civil complaints alleging access violations in single-plaintiff and class action litigation.

Wage and hour class action matters

Litigates complex wage and hour class actions and PAGA representative actions. Defends cases at trial and through voluntary resolution processes to achieve efficient and cost-effective results.

Butler v. Maryland Aviation Admin*

Obtained summary judgment in a Title VII case in which a former government employee made claims of sexual harassment and retaliation. (D. Md. 2015)

Swiec v. Kodeck, et al.*

Obtained a favorable decision in a discrimination case filed by a terminated employee under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 alleging discrimination on the basis of race. (D. Md. 2015)

White v. Parker, et al.*

Obtained dismissal of claims raised against the State of Maryland, State Comptroller, and the Register of Wills, in a lawsuit alleging wrongful discharge, declaratory judgment, writ of mandamus, violation of due process, writ quo warranto, and alleging employment discrimination and retaliation in violation of Maryland's Fair Employment Practices Act. (2015)

Uninsured Employers' Fund v. White*

Obtained a favorable decision from the state appellate court, reversing the trial court's decision regarding judicial review of a Maryland Workers' Compensation Commission award. (2014)

White v. Register of Wills for Anne Arundel County*

Obtained a favorable decision in both the state trial and appellate courts in a lawsuit alleging violations under Maryland’s Whistleblower Act. (2014)

*Denotes an attorney's experience prior to joining Davis Wright Tremaine

Admitted to Practice

California, 2016
Maryland, 2010
U.S. District Court, Central District of California, 2016
U.S. District Court, District of Maryland, 2011

Education

J.D., University of California, Berkeley School of Law, 2010
- Articles Editor, California Law Review
- Articles Editor, Berkeley La Raza Law Journal
- Board Member and Fellowship Co-chair, La Raza Law Students Association
B.A., Political Science, Mass Communication Studies, University of California, Los Angeles, 2005
- Dean's List

Memberships & Affiliations

- Hispanic National Bar Association

Professional Recognition

- Named "One to Watch" by Best Lawyers in Labor and Employment Law - Management, 2024-2025

Background

- Law Clerk, Hon. Consuelo B. Marshall, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, 2015-2016
- Assistant Attorney General, Civil Litigation Division, Maryland Office of the Attorney General, 2012-2015
- Attorney, Civil Litigation Division, Maryland Office of the Attorney General, 2010-2012