The defense of civil rights claims requires that a firm have the ability to tackle sophisticated, detailed legal issues under the federal and state constitutions and civil rights legislation. The firm selected to handle such claims must also be able to adapt to rapid changes in the law and be familiar with the operation of the federal courts and administrative agencies. SKDG meets this criteria. We have successfully represented clients in matters involving the First Amendment, Fourth Amendment, Eighth Amendment, Fourteenth Amendment, 42 U.S.C 1981, 42 U.S.C. 1983, 42 U.S.C. 1985 and the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA). SKDG is one of the only firms to successfully defend against a strip -search class action suit. We also have extensive experience in complaints filed with the EEOC and New York State Human Rights Division