Rachel Berlin | Atlanta Employment Lawyer and Partner

Rachel Berlin is a co-founding partner of Beal Sutherland Berlin & Brown, an Atlanta law firm dedicated to representing employees whose workplace rights have been violated. Since beginning her legal career in 2009, Rachel has built a reputation as a skilled and tenacious advocate, representing employees in sexual harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage theft cases in state, federal, and appellate courts. A former prosecutor and experienced trial lawyer, she has secured significant settlements and verdicts for her clients and has regularly been recognized by Super Lawyers, including on the 2026 “Top 50” Women Georgia Super Lawyers list.

At a Glance

• Practice Areas: Sexual harassment and assault, employment discrimination and retaliation, wrongful termination, wage theft, and employment appeals.
• Admitted to Practice: State Bars of Georgia and New York; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit; federal district courts in Georgia and New York.
• Education: Pace Law School (magna cum laude); Sarah Lawrence College (B.A.).
• Experience: Co-founding Partner, Beal Sutherland Berlin & Brown; Partner, Buckley Beal; Assistant District Attorney, Bronx, New York.
• Memberships: National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA).
• Recognition:
  • Top 50 Women Georgia Super Lawyers (2026)
  • Georgia Super Lawyers (2022–2026)
  • Georgia Rising Stars (2017–2020)
  • Lawdragon 500 Leading Civil Rights & Plaintiff Employment Lawyers (2026)

Representing Employees

Rachel understands that workplace discrimination, harassment, and retaliation can affect far more than someone's career. These experiences can have a profound impact on a person's financial security, confidence, and well-being. She takes pride in helping employees navigate some of the most difficult moments in their professional lives and holding employers accountable when they violate the law.

Rachel has particular experience representing survivors of workplace sexual harassment and assault, including in sensitive, high-profile cases involving powerful individuals and institutions. She approaches these matters with determination, discretion, and an understanding of the courage it takes to come forward.

Whether negotiating a settlement, trying a case before a jury, or pursuing an appeal, Rachel is committed to achieving meaningful results for her clients.

Notable Results

$11.5 Million Migrant Worker Class Action Settlement

Rachel represented Mexican workers in a class-action employment discrimination lawsuit alleging that a car manufacturer exploited migrant workers through fake job offers. The court ultimately approved an $11.5 million settlement. Read the coverage.

$1 Million Sexual Harassment Settlement

Rachel negotiated a $1 million settlement on behalf of three women in a sexual harassment lawsuit involving the Jesup Police Department and its former police chief.

$374,000 Age Discrimination Jury Verdict

Alongside her former partner, Rachel secured a jury verdict in a week-long age discrimination trial against WellStar. The jury found that the company willfully violated federal age discrimination law and awarded $374,000, including all of the plaintiff's lost wages and the maximum damages allowed by law. Read the coverage.

Successful Eleventh Circuit Appeals

Rachel drafted the appellate brief that persuaded the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit to revive a school bus driver's disability discrimination claim. She also played a critical role in successfully reviving an age discrimination lawsuit and a Title VII retaliation case on appeal.

Atlanta Police Department Policy Challenge

Rachel challenged the Atlanta Police Department's refusal to modify its facial hair policy, which prevented certain officers from serving their communities. Her advocacy helped pave the way for similarly situated officers to continue serving. Read the coverage.

Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is different.

Background and Community

Rachel began her legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in the Bronx, New York, where she prosecuted misdemeanors and violent felonies, conducted hearings and trials, negotiated pleas, and presented cases to grand juries. Her experience as a prosecutor provided a strong foundation in courtroom advocacy and litigation.

After moving to Atlanta, Rachel became a partner at Buckley Beal before co-founding Beal Sutherland Berlin & Brown. She helped establish the firm with a commitment to providing exceptional legal representation to employees and holding employers accountable for unlawful workplace conduct.

Rachel graduated magna cum laude from Pace Law School and earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Sarah Lawrence College.

She is a member of the National Employment Lawyers Association and is passionate about supporting efforts to find a cure for Parkinson's disease.

Outside the office, Rachel's favorite role is being a mom to her two young children. She loves traveling and exploring new places with them, visiting family in New York, and staying actie with Lagree workouts. She also has a love for interior design and enjoys live music and comedy shows.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of cases does Rachel Berlin handle?

Rachel represents employees in sexual harassment and assault, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage theft cases. She also handles employment appeals in state and federal courts.

What is Rachel Berlin's background?

Rachel is a co-founding partner of Beal Sutherland Berlin & Brown in Atlanta. She previously served as a partner at Buckley Beal and began her legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in the Bronx, New York. She has practiced law since 2009.

Where is Rachel Berlin licensed to practice?

Rachel is licensed to practice law in Georgia and New York. She is also admitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and federal district courts in Georgia and New York.

What notable results has Rachel Berlin achieved?

Rachel has represented employees in significant employment litigation, including an $11.5 million migrant worker class-action settlement, a $1 million sexual harassment settlement involving the Jesup Police Department, and a $374,000 age discrimination jury verdict against WellStar. She has also successfully advocated for employees before the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals.

What awards and recognitions has Rachel Berlin received?

Rachel was named to the Top 50 Women Georgia Super Lawyers list in 2026 and recognized by the Lawdragon 500 Leading Civil Rights & Plaintiff Employment Lawyers in 2026. She has also been recognized by Georgia Super Lawyers and Georgia Rising Stars.