Sarah M. Mugmon

SARAH M. MUGMON

ASSOCIATE

WASHINGTON, D.C.

Tele: (202) 689-1200 | Fax: (202) 689-1209
smugmon@fortneyscott.com

Sarah Mugmon has over a decade of experience representing hundreds of employers and management-side clients through various employment law-related inquiries, audits, investigations, and claims.


Specifically, Ms. Mugmon’s experience includes defending employers against alleged violations of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), as well as their state and local equivalents. She also advises and coordinates with organizations to ensure their practices and initiatives—including those related to inclusion and opportunity—are current with such applicable laws, regulations, and policy developments. While aiming to mitigate legal exposure, Ms. Mugmon also focuses on her clients’ business growth and success in both the short- and long-term. 


Ms. Mugmon has extensive experience representing clients through workplace-related investigations conducted by federal, state, and local government agencies. She also serves as an independent investigator into allegations and claims arising in the workplace, providing thorough assessments and recommended courses of action when needed. Her practice further includes advising clients through audits and enforcement actions led by the U.S. Department of Labor and/or state agencies, designing and implementing best practices and compliance programs, and responding to press and Congressional inquiries related to child labor matters.


Prior to joining Fortney & Scott, Ms. Mugmon represented organizations local to the DC metropolitan area in employment and business law matters, as well as management-side federal employees under civil and Congressional investigations or facing disciplinary actions. Outside of her practice, Ms. Mugmon has served in various leadership roles with the Women's Bar Association of the District of Columbia and is currently a member of its Board of Directors.

Firm Practices


Professional Activities

  • Member of the Board of Directors, Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia (2025-current)
  • Secretary of the Board of Directors, Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia (2024-2025)
  • Amicus Committee Co-Chair, Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia (2020-2024)


Admitted to Practice

  • District of Columbia
  • Maryland
  • Virginia


Education

  • The George Washington University Law School (J.D.)
  • University of Maryland, College Park (B.A.)

Part II: Conducting Compensation Reviews in the Changing Legal Landscape

October 23, 2025
Understanding that everyone is going into Q4, which is the kickoff of your merit and compensation cycles, we want to support those compliance efforts. Join FortneyScott attorneys and our guest speaker, Rick Holt from Resolution Economics, on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at noon EDT for a discussion on strategies for reviewing compensation decisions under the governing legal standards and the Trump Administration’s enforcement priorities.  We will focus on discussing: Changes in legal enforcements; Legal considerations for conducting pay analyses; Recommendations on refreshing analysis models; and, Remediation strategies.

Major Changes for Higher Ed: Preparing for DOJ Inquiries and New IPEDS Requirements

October 7, 2025
On Tuesday, December 2, at 2pm EST , join attorneys from Novus Law Firm and FortneyScott and an I/O Psychologist from DCI as we discuss the scope of data being requested by the federal government and how to ensure that your institution is prepared. To register for this webinar, please CLICK HERE . Higher Education continues to be targeted by the Administration’s enforcement efforts to ensure compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws. Employment and admissions practices are subject to increased scrutiny by multiple federal agencies. For instance, both the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Health & Human Services (HHS) have issued Civil Investigation Demand (CID) letters requiring the submission of voluminous data and documents. These investigations pose significant risks, including potential civil and criminal lability, and the loss of federal contracts and grants. Additionally, the Department of Education (ED) has proposed major changes to the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) which, if implemented, would require institutions to report up to six years of detailed admissions data including applicant demographics and admissions criteria for undergraduate and graduate programs. Given this rapidly changing legal compliance landscape, higher education institutions should be prepared for government investigations that scrutinize wide-ranging practices, including those related to employment, admissions, and compensation.  We will cover: Responding to federal agency investigations, which can include CIDs & scope of data production How to prepare for a potential investigation How the proposed IPED revisions may impact reporting burdens How federal agencies may use and share institute data Prospective data analytics that should be conducted

FortneyScott Workplace Legal Compliance Webinar Series: Part II: Conducting Compensation Reviews in the Changing Legal Landscape

October 1, 2025
Understanding that everyone is going into Q4, which is the kickoff of your merit and compensation cycles, we want to support those compliance efforts. Join FortneyScott attorneys and our guest speaker, Rick Holt from Resolution Economics, on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at noon EDT for a discussion on strategies for reviewing compensation decisions under the governing legal standards and the Trump Administration’s enforcement priorities. We will focus on discussing: Changes in legal enforcements; Legal considerations for conducting pay analyses; Recommendations on refreshing analysis models; and, Remediation strategies.  To register for FortneyScott’s Workplace Legal Compliance training series, please click here .

Part I: EEOC Trends and Employer Readiness

September 18, 2025
Federal policies under the Trump Administration are reshaping workplaces nationwide. Employers must stay ahead of evolving laws and shifting EEOC priorities. Join FortneyScott attorneys on Thursday, September 18th at noon EDT to learn the key steps organizations should take now to ensure compliance with EEO laws influenced by these broader policy changes. Key Topics to be Covered Include: Status of the Commission and what to expect once there is a restored quorum; Current EEOC priorities , including protecting religious liberties, eliminating unlawful DEI, and reshaping sex discrimination; Notable EEOC enforcement actions, updates, and emerging trends; and Actionable strategies and key takeaways to ensure compliance with Title VII, the PWFA, etc . This webinar is the first in a four-part series designed for compliance professionals, in-house counsel, HR and inclusion leaders, and other business leaders responsible for labor and employment law compliance.

FortneyScott Workplace Legal Compliance Webinar Series: Part I: EEOC Trends and Employer Readiness

September 4, 2025
Federal policies under the Trump Administration are reshaping workplaces nationwide. Employers must stay ahead of evolving laws and shifting EEOC priorities. Join FortneyScott attorneys on Thursday, September 18 th at noon EDT to learn the key steps organizations should take now to ensure compliance with EEO laws influenced by these broader policy changes. Key Topics to be Covered Include: Status of the Commission and what to expect once there is a restored quorum; Current EEOC priorities , including protecting religious liberties, eliminating unlawful DEI, and reshaping sex discrimination; Notable EEOC enforcement actions, updates, and emerging trends; and Actionable strategies and key takeaways to ensure compliance with Title VII, the PWFA, etc. This webinar is the first in a four-part series designed for compliance professionals, in-house counsel, HR and inclusion leaders, and other business leaders responsible for labor and employment law compliance. To register for FortneyScott’s Workplace Legal Compliance training series, please click here .
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