EEOC Early Mediation/Legal Representation- Seeking Advice
I (F, 24) was a CNA with a 3-year tenure on the same unit, 100% performance evals and no prior issues. I reported sexual harassment and was consequently removed from my home unit, while they allowed the harasser (M, 25) to remain. He came onto the new unit I was on and said more inappropriate things about me to coworkers. I made a report, and was consequently removed from the second unit as well. I was then placed on units I had not worked on in 3 years, my hours were reduced, and I experienced complete destruction of my reputation at work (managers who used to get excited to see me gave me the silent treatment, wouldn't even look at me; dozens of people approached me about allegations the male coworker made about me). I ended up resigning after having a series of panic attacks at work (not formally documented).
Long story short, I went to the EEOC a few days ago and they immediately granted my case an opportunity for early mediation. I already signed a contract with a lawyer who placed the value for my case around 50-100k. However, he has been highly unresponsive, and I've done all of the work so far on my own. He is rated highly, but takes 40% of whatever is won.
So I guess my question is: Do I try to go into early mediation alone? Try to find a different lawyer? For those who have done early mediation, what were you offered? (I understand cases vary wildly, bonus points if yours was a retaliation case). I have to submit my decision about early mediation in a few days. TIA for any help/guidance!