Benedict Lawyers

I am Kenneth Walton, though I prefer to be called "Ken." I am an attorney, advisor, and advocate with a solid foundation in employment law. A recent client remarked that "Ken’s knowledge base and competency is amazing, met by his level of compassion and understanding." My practical experience in workplace employment law is extensive, having served as counsel at several large federal agencies where I received awards for my work. I have provided advice and counsel in both straightforward and complex litigation across various areas of employment law. I have also had the privilege of training hundreds of individuals, both in...

Raised in Baltimore Maryland, Ms. Anukem holds a Bachelor of Arts from the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh (2007) and received her Juris Doctor from The George Washington University Law School (2010). Ms. Anukem practices in the areas of business, estate planning, personal injury, and family law. She is a member of the Maryland State Bar Association, the Prince George’s County Bar Association and the Montgomery County Bar Association. In 2014, Ms. Anukem was selected as a Rising Star by the Super Lawyers magazine for her accomplishments in family law. In addition, she was selected...

Ms. Maya P. Jefferson is an associate with Gilbert Employment Law, focusing on the representation of both federal and private sector employees involving claims of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, as well as violations the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and related state and local laws. Ms. Jefferson's practice includes litigating on behalf of clients in federal and state courts, as well as administrative forums such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Merit Systems Protection Board.