Margo Pillischer
Managing Partner, Employment AttorneyMargo Ross Pillischer is an employment attorney at Ross • Scalise Employment Lawyers in the downtown Austin office. Margo represents employees in discrimination and retaliation cases, including for wrongful termination and other adverse employment actions in violation of Title VII, the ADEA, the ADA, the PDA, the FMLA, the EPA, and other federal and Texas state statutes. Margo’s practice also includes a significant amount of employment contract disputes and severance negotiations. Being bilingual, Margo works directly with both English- and Spanish-speaking clients.
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Margo Pillischer
As managing partner and one of the firm’s top employment attorneys, Margo Pillischer’s work as an employee-side employment attorney has been instrumental in advocating for employees facing discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wrongful termination, and other adverse employment actions. She has helped many clients navigate complex legal challenges and achieve favorable outcomes.
Margo’s fluency in both English and Spanish enables her to effectively communicate with a diverse range of clients in Austin and beyond. Her bilingual advocacy ensures that individuals from different linguistic backgrounds have access to quality legal representation and support.
Margo is active within the legal community in Austin, participating in professional associations like the Austin Bar Association, Austin Young Lawyers Association, and the Travis County Women Lawyers Association. In 2024 she began her first of four years as a Board member of the Labor and Employment Section of the Austin Bar Association. Her pro bono and community efforts were recognized when Margo was one of a handful of individuals selected for the Austin Young Lawyer’s Association/Austin Bar Association’s Leadership Academy. Her involvement fosters collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and networking opportunities among legal professionals in the area.
Margo contributes to raising awareness about employment law issues and employee rights by sharing her insights and experiences in a variety of ways. In addition to recently being a guest on a popular female legal podcast, she also was recently cited in a U.S. News and World Report article titled “13 Things Your Boss Can’t Legally Do” and a What to Expect Article titled “What You Need to Know About Paid Leave if You Work for a Small Company.” She empowers individuals to understand their rights and navigate the legal system effectively.
Beyond her legal practice, Margo is deeply ingrained in the Austin community. She mentors aspiring legal professionals and advocates for social justice initiatives. Her commitment to accessibility, inclusivity, and integrity resonates throughout the legal landscape, driving positive change in Austin and beyond.
Organizations and Public Service:
- Austin Bar Association
- Austin Young Lawyers Association
- Austin Bar/ Austin Young Lawyers Leadership Academy (2024)
- Resource Development Committee, Hill Country Conservancy
- Texas Women Lawyers
- Travis County Womens’ Lawyers Association
- New York State Trial Lawyers Association
- Brooklyn Women’s Bar Association
Media Coverage:
- The Bump: “How- and When – to Tell Work About Your Pregnancy”
- Newsweek: “Employee Fired for Being Off Sick, Internet Not Prepared for Settlement”
- The Bump: “When to Stop Work During Pregnancy”
- Univision 62: “Mexicana subcontratada para el Museo Estatal de Historia de Texas denuncia acoso sexual”
- What to Expect: “What You Need to Know About Paid Leave if You Work for a Small Company”
- U.S. News and World Report: “13 Things Your Boss Can’t Legally Do”
- That’s What She Pled Podcast, Episode “Women in history: We’ve Come a Long Way”