About Rebecca Joan
Rebecca Joan Houlding began her legal path at Carleton College, where she completed a Bachelor of Arts in 1992, studying sociology and anthropology. She moved on to the University of Minnesota Law School and earned her J.D. in 1995. Those academic years laid the groundwork for a practice that now spans state and federal courts.
Her listed career positions show steady progression. In 2006 she served as of counsel at the Law Offices of Joshua Friedman. Eight years later she joined Friedman & Houlding LLP as a partner, a role she has held since 2014. Those appointments mark her longstanding association with a small-firm practice structure and ongoing collaboration with colleagues in private practice.
Houlding is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and New York. She also holds admissions to the United States Courts of Appeals for the Fourth and Sixth Circuits. Her bar admissions enable her to pursue matters in both state and federal forums. Her professional memberships include the National Employment Lawyers Association and the New York Employment Lawyers Association, organizations that bring together lawyers who handle workplace-related claims and policies.
Her work history and affiliations point to sustained involvement in employment-related legal work. She has taken on roles that require appellate admission, suggesting experience in cases that move beyond initial trial courts. Her long tenure at Friedman & Houlding LLP situates her in a practice environment that handles client matters across multiple jurisdictions. She maintains an active role at her firm and continues to represent clients in employment law matters at Friedman & Houlding LLP.
