Onik'a Ilaisaane Gilliam
Helsell Fetterman, LLP • Seattle, WA
Wrongful TerminationEmployment Law
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Contact
Email
Phone
(833) 884-6742
Address
1001 Fourth Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98154, US
Professional
About
Onik’a Ilaisaane Gilliam is a seasoned attorney at Helsell Fetterman, LLP in Seattle, where she brings more than 25 years of experience to her work in education, employment and labor, and civil rights law. Based in the firm’s Seattle office at 1001 Fourth Avenue, she represents clients facing complex legal issues that can affect their careers, institutions, and futures. With a career grounded in thoughtful advocacy and practical problem-solving, Ms. Gilliam is known for approaching each matter with care, precision, and a deep understanding of the legal and human dimensions of her clients’ concerns. Ms. Gilliam’s practice includes advising and advocating in matters involving schools, workplaces, and civil rights protections. She works to help clients navigate disputes and legal challenges with clarity and confidence, whether the issue involves workplace rights, educational matters, or allegations of discrimination and unequal treatment. Her experience across these interconnected practice areas gives her a broad perspective and allows her to craft strategies tailored to each client’s goals and circumstances. Clients turn to Ms. Gilliam for her professionalism, responsiveness, and commitment to protecting their interests. She is dedicated to providing strong, effective representation while maintaining a practical, client-centered approach. Through her work at Helsell Fetterman, LLP, Ms. Gilliam continues to advocate for fairness, accountability, and meaningful solutions for individuals and organizations throughout Washington.
About Wrongful Termination Law
Wrongful termination attorneys represent employees who were illegally fired from their jobs. They fight to recover lost wages and damages. Common matters include illegal firing, retaliation, discrimination, breach of contract.
Credentials
Education
1999 Northeastern University School of Law J.D.
Languages
Portuguese | Spanish | English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2020 AWI Training Institute Certificate, Association of Workplace Investigators
Associations
2019 - Present Washington Council of School Attorneys Board Member, Officer 2019 - Present Association of Workplace Investigators 2018 - Present Washington Initiative for Diversity Board Member 2017 - Present National School Boards Association, Council of School Attorneys 2010 - Present Washington State Bar Association
Speaking
2020 NBOA Annual Meeting Microaggressions 2019 PoCC-NAIS Student Protest: Balancing and Managing Risk While Fostering Student Activism 2018 NAIS/ TABS Legal Symposium Lessons Learned from Student Activism 2017-18 2018 Helsell Fetterman Spring Employment Breakfast #MeToo: Receiving, Responding To, and Recovering After, Sexual Harassment Complaints 2018 Helsell Fetterman Fall Employment Breakfast Paid Family and Medical Leave
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Updated: Jul 14, 2026