Team
Steven Toff (he/him), Founder & Principal Attorney
Steven Toff founded Bread & Roses Law Group after years of practicing as an employment attorney in Seattle and decades of experience in the labor movement. Frustrated by the limited options available to workers who face wage theft, discrimination, or retaliation, Steven set out to build a legal practice grounded in movement values—one that brings together experienced advocates to help workers fight back and win. His work blends creative legal strategy with deep organizing experience to support individuals and worker-led campaigns.
Steven’s practice focuses on representing workers in employment disputes, including discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, wage and hour violations, and retaliation. He has brought class and individual claims on behalf of workers in a wide range of industries. In 2023, Steven filed and helped lead a landmark lawsuit against Canlis, one of Seattle’s most iconic fine-dining restaurants, on behalf of hundreds of workers alleging wage theft and service fee violations. The case settled in 2024 for $1.45 million.
Before founding Bread & Roses, Steven served as Deputy General Counsel for the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA), where he advised the union on collective bargaining, internal governance, and legal strategy in support of organizing campaigns. He has spent over two decades working in the labor movement—as a union organizer, staff representative, and negotiator—and continues to serve as outside counsel to several labor unions. He now brings that same commitment and experience to bear in advocating for individual workers and worker-led initiatives.
Steven is a graduate of Northeastern University Law School, and is licensed to practice law in Washington and the District of Columbia.
Carol Igoe (She/her), Of Counsel
Carol Igoe has spent over 20 years standing up for workers like you. She fights companies that break the law by discriminating against employees, punishing those who speak up, or firing people unfairly. Carol knows these battles aren’t just about money—they’re about dignity, safety, and making workplaces fair for everyone.
Carol brings years of experience to her work, taking on corporations, hospitals, and government agencies.
Carol began her legal career with a federal clerkship in the 9th Circuit , followed by years of practice at the EEOC as a trial attorney, and over a decade of private practice. Her arguments and advocacy have shaped the development of the law in state and federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court.
Education & Licenses:
UCLA Law (Top 10% of her class)
Licensed in California, Washington, and D.C.
Admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, 9th/6th/D.C. Circuits, as well as Federal Courts in California and Ohio
“Workers deserve a lawyer who treats their story with respect—and knows how to turn that story into a win. That’s my job.”
George A. Ortiz (he/him), Of Counsel
George Ortiz is a dedicated labor and civil rights attorney who brings a deep passion for workers' rights to his role at Bread & Roses. With a career spanning over 15 years in the labor movement, George represents clients in employment discrimination, wage and hour violations, civil rights matters, licensure defense, and labor law disputes. Fluent in Spanish, he is especially committed to serving immigrant workers and communities of color.
George began his career as a union representative, advocating for workers across industries and gaining extensive experience in collective bargaining and workplace defense. He brings his years of experience representing nurses and healthcare professionals to Bread & Roses’ professional licensure defense practice, where he leads the firm’s efforts to defend workers facing disciplinary investigations and licensing challenges.
In his broader practice, George also represents workers in wage theft and misclassification cases, discrimination and harassment claims, and construction accident litigation. He also advises small, minority-owned businesses on employment law compliance and best practices. George brings a fierce dedication to the firm’s mission of empowering workers through legal advocacy and practical solutions.
George is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey.
Ken Wang (he/him), Of Counsel
Ken Wang serves as Of Counsel at Bread & Roses, where he brings his expertise in nonprofit law, political compliance, and strategic infrastructure to support movement organizations and worker advocacy efforts. With a foundation in community organizing and a legal practice focused on complex regulatory environments, Ken helps clients build power while navigating the rules that govern advocacy, campaigns, and organizational structure.
Ken began his career as a civic engagement and community organizer in San Francisco’s Chinatown, and brings that lens of grassroots strategy into his legal work. He specializes in designing and maintaining compliant c3, c4, and PAC multi-entity systems, and advises clients on navigating campaign finance, lobbying, and nonprofit governance regulations across federal, state, and local jurisdictions.
In addition to his role at Bread & Roses, Ken is Compliance and Policy Counsel at Resilient Strategies LLC, which provides operations and compliance support for movement-building and electoral organizations. He is also a partner—alongside Laura Misumi—at Resilience Legal LLP, a boutique law firm dedicated to nonprofit tax and political law. Ken remains active in state-level policy advocacy, especially on legislation that advances protections for low-wage workers and democratic participation. Ken is licensed in California.
Laura Misumi (she/her), Of Counsel
Laura Misumi is an experienced labor and employment attorney with a strong track record of supporting worker-led organizations, unions, and campaigns. As Of Counsel with Bread & Roses, Laura advises on workplace rights, internal organizational compliance, and strategies to strengthen legal infrastructure for collective action. She brings more than a decade of experience working with labor unions and grassroots organizations to advance racial, gender, and economic justice.
Laura began her legal career as an attorney with SEIU Healthcare Michigan and SEIU International, and later represented workers and nonprofits at TakeRoot Justice in New York. She also served as Managing Director at Detroit Action, and as the founding Executive Director of Rising Voices, a project of the Center for Empowered Politics, where she helped grow a statewide base-building organization focused on Asian American communities.
In addition to her work with Bread & Roses, Laura is General Counsel at Resilient Strategies LLC, a firm that provides scalable, values-aligned back-office operations for organizing and campaign work, helping partner organizations stay compliant while building power. She is also a partner—together with Ken Wang—at Resilience Legal LLP, a boutique firm specializing in nonprofit tax and campaign finance compliance. Laura is licensed to practice in Michigan, New York, Washington, D.C., and California.