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Rob L. Kohen has been a member of the Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. legal team since 2014. He focuses his practice in the areas of personal injury, wrongful death, car accidents, truck accidents, bicycle accidents, construction negligence, and medical malpractice.. Mr. Kohen has obtained a number of noteworthy settlements in his time with the firm. In 2020, Mr. Kohen obtained a $20.5 million settlement on behalf of a man who was paralyzed and later died after the driver of a semi-truck fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into his home. The same year, Mr. Kohen obtained a $15 million settlement for a motorcyclist who lost his leg in a car crash.. In one of his first trials with the firm, Mr. Kohen was part of a trial team that won a $15.3 million jury verdict on behalf of an Army veteran who was injured at Chicago’s McCormick Place Convention Center. He also took a heavily disputed liability and causation case to trial that settled on the day of closing arguments for the $300,000 policy limits.. In recognition of his outstanding legal work, Mr. Kohen was recognized in the 2021 Edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. In addition, he has been named a Rising Star by Illinois Super Lawyers every year since 2018. Mr. Kohen has also been recognized as an Emerging Lawyer by Law Bulletin Media, an honor given to the top 2% of lawyers in Illinois who are under 40 years old or have practiced 10 years or less.. Prior to joining Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C., Mr. Kohen served as a law clerk at another prominent Plaintiff’s personal injury law firm in Chicago for two-and-a-half years.. Mr. Kohen is a graduate of the Chicago-Kent College of Law. At Chicago-Kent, he competed in the American Association for Justice’s Student Trial Advocacy Competition as a member of the law school’s nationally ranked Trial Advocacy Team. He also earned the CALI award for achieving the highest grade in an individual class. Since his graduation, Mr. Kohen has been invited numerous times to speak to current Chicago-Kent students on the topics of medical malpractice and personal injury law.. In his free time, Mr. Kohen is a highly accomplished athlete. Currently, he is ranked in the top 5 percent overall as an All WORLD Ironman Age Group Athlete. Since 2011, he is a six-time Ironman 70.3 finisher, three-time USA Age Group National Championship finisher, two-time Ironman finisher and two-time marathon finisher.. Additional credentials and distinctions include: membership in the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, the Illinois State Bar Association, American Association for Justice, the Chicago Bar Association and the Chicago-Kent Alumni Association.

Richard L. Pullano’s extensive litigation career began in the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office where he served as Prosecutor in the Felony Trial Courts and the Gang Crimes Unit. Since 1987, he has worked exclusively in the personal injury field. Mr. Pullano has handled every type of case including transportation liability, medical negligence, product liability, premises liability, aviation liability, construction negligence and general negligence.. In 2013, Mr. Pullano secured a record-breaking $14 million settlement for the victim of a horrible tow truck accident on Chicago’s south side. The settlement is higher than any previously reported in Illinois for a plaintiff over 60 years old who was rendered a paraplegic because of an accident.. Read more here:

Richard is the founding member of Fenbert & Associates, LLC.  He worked at a nationally recognized criminal law firm in Cleveland, Ohio, before moving back to his hometown.  Richard represented celebrities, physicians, and athletes.  He also lectured on DUI/DWI/OVI, served on the Board of Directors of the Cuyahoga Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Association, and was a frequent guest on Cleveland Radio W.E.R.E. Legal Lines.. When he moved back to Chicago he decided to open a firm that represented individuals.  Our clients are workers, parents, and students who come to us because they need help overcoming a personal injury or a criminal arrest.  We provide dedicated representation through one on one communication, hard work and zealous advocacy.. If you also want dedicated representation please call us and ask for Richard.

RESULTS MATTER.  Shammas Law Office has a 99.5% win percentage and has obtained millions of dollars in settlements and jury verdicts for its clients.  Michael's results, and his aggressive and passionate representation have earned him several awards and honors from the legal community, as well as high praise from his clients and opposing attorneys.  Contact Michael for a free consultation at.

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Representing individuals in Personal Injury and Workers Compensation matters throughout Illinois and Wisconsin.  Call for a FREE consultation.

Recognizing that, regardless of whether you are a stay at home parent, a business-person or a professional, experiencing any legal process in your personal life is unnerving, Anita Ventrelli focuses her practice on getting to know each client as an individual and tailoring communications and the case strategy to his or her needs and goals which can sometimes be moving targets.  Anita, a partner in the firm, represents professionals, athletes, executives, entrepreneurs, and those who value their wealth, lifestyle, and well-being.  Although she is an experienced litigator, she is equally comfortable devising smart settlement solutions for her clients.  She utilizes her analytical skills to master both facts and finances for an optimum position for her clients at trial or settlement.Anita prides herself on giving each client an honest assessment of how the process will work for him or her.  She educates clients on their available options and the consequences of those options.  As a result, her clients are confident in the plan of action they choose to pursue their goals.  Knowing that their lawyer is planning for their interests, investigating all options, and keeping their cases focused, helps Anita’s clients reduce their stress and stay strong throughout the process.Anita’s peers respect her courtroom results and have recommended her for inclusion amongst a group of elite family law practitioners.  Since 1997, she has been a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.  In 2003, the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin named her one of  “40 Attorneys Under 40 Illinois Attorneys to Watch.”  Since 2005, she has been recognized as an Illinois Super Lawyer.  Anita has also been included in the Leading Lawyers Network and the Best Lawyers of America. Anita is also On the Board and Faculty of the American Bar Association/National Institute of Trial Advocacy Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute.

Recognized by her peers as an Illinois "Super Lawyer" and/or "Leading Lawyer"  for every year since 2007, Ms. Stewart has built a successful litigation practice in the areas of ethics and professional liability, ARDC defense, and commercial litigation.After graduating from Northwestern University's School of Law in 1994, Ms. Stewart served as a prosecutor at the ARDC where she investigated and litigated numerous attorney disciplinary cases. In 1999, she was promoted to Senior Counsel to the Administrator of the ARDC, a position she held until leaving the ARDC for private practice.In 2002, she joined the law firm of prominent trial attorney Donald Hubert, where she was promoted to partner in 2005 and litigated a wide range of sophisticated matters. For example, she represented the City of Chicago in a high-profile police brutality case, was appointed as a Special Assistant Attorney General to represent the Illinois Gaming Board and successfully defeated claims for injunctive relief sought by Emerald Casino, and obtained a favorable settlement for a private business in a lawsuit filed by the State's Attorney's Office alleging multiple violations of the Illinois Consumer Fraud Act.  At the Gloor Law Group, Ms. Stewart has represented numerous corporate clients in litigation matters, including Exelon Corporation, one of the nation's largest electric utilities.  Widely regarded as a top "lawyer's lawyer," Ms. Stewart has testified as an expert in legal ethics and regularly advises and represents governmental entities, corporations, law firms, and individual lawyers in ethics matters. For example, she has conducted internal ethics investigations, including "Himmel" investigations, for some of the largest law firms in Chicago. She also regularly represents attorneys before the ARDC and has obtained dismissals of formal complaints in several matters.  Ms. Stewart has also successfully represented applicants at all stages before the Illinois Board of Admission to the Bar.  She has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in professional liability matters, recently obtaining a $3.5 million settlement in a case involving architectural negligence and a $500,000 settlement in a legal malpractice matter involving a divorce case.

Rebecca Rangel,  Founder and Lead Attorney at Rangel Legal. Law Office & Freelance Legal Service. As a law office, Rangel Legal is a team of attorneys who represent individuals, families and businesses on inbound U.S. immigration, nationality and visa matters before the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, the National Visa Center, Customs and Border Protection, the Department of State and U.S. Embassies and Consulates worldwide.. We are bilingual in English and Spanish and often advise clients who require consular processing and visa interviews at the U.S. Embassy in Quito, Ecuador and the U.S. Consulate in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Rangel Legal also counsels non-Ecuadorians residing or seeking to live, work or invest in Ecuador and Ecuadorians residing in the United States on a number of other cross-border legal issues.. The freelance service at Rangel Legal offers busy law firms and sole practitioners the ability to contract our firm to perform substantive legal work on "as needed" on a temporary or project basis. We can lighten your caseload and provide your office with greater workload efficiency and profitability.. Rangel Legal maintains unique network of skilled freelance attorneys who are educated and trained in U.S. Law and who hold a license to practice in at least one of the 50 states. Our freelance attorneys work remotely, on a project or hourly basis, and are knowledgeable and experienced in a variety of practice areas.

Raymond has 37 years of Workers’ Compensation experience and holds a certification as a Certified Medicare Secondary Payer Professional-Fellow which is keenly relevant to workers' compensation. He is very proud of his “AV” rating with Martindale-Hubbell’s United States Law Directory (defined as very high to preeminent legal ability).. Ray graduated from Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois in 1982 where he was nominated to the Order of Omega Leadership Society. He graduated from the John Marshall Law School in Chicago in 1985 as a Law Review staff editor. Once certified by the NFLPA as a player agent, and represented some professional wrestlers as well. He is happy to share some stories with you.. In his spare time, Raymond runs a kids cancer foundation known as Little Heroes Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation, which is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit affiliate of the Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago (FKA Children’s Memorial Hospital), and Comer Children’s Hospital at the University of Chicago. He is also a high school baseball coach and collects Roller Derby memorabilia.. Raymond grew up in the blue-collar town of Calumet City, Illinois.  He had his hands in the grease of iron yards and steel mills.

Randolph & Holloway, LLC which opened in 2019, handles harassment, discrimination, and retaliation issues in the Chicago area.  The Law Office of Justin G. Randolph which opened in 2004, continues to handle all immigration matters for clients located anywhere in the world. In addition to his practice, Justin has been teaching immigration law and procedure since 2007 for students in the paralegal program at Wright College.

Raised in a real estate law office, Theresa L. Panzica has decidated her whole life to real estate, her exerience spans over four decades.  From early beginnings at the family law office answering phones to her teen years transitioning to a summer employee, she excelled in every position while maintaining two other jobs at the customer service desk at a grocery store and as a local park district summer camp counselor.  Later, in her early 20’s, Theresa transitioned to a title company escrow closer and law clerk. Theresa has been in training for her current position from a very early age.   Sworn into the Illinois Bar May of 2006, Theresa L. Panzica was able to immediately practice due to her work experience and primarily focused on representation of Purchasers or Sellers in regular purchases, sales, condominium development, or conversion, as well as business entity formation and condominium association work—even a few short sales.  Due to the 2008 real estate crash, short sales has become a majority of the Firm’s work.  However, the Law Office of Theresa L. Panzica continues to offer representation to all Buyers and Sellers in purchases, sales, short sales, condominium conversions, condominium/townhouse new construction projects, as well as representation to condominium associations and clients who need assistance with business entity formation, maintenance, dissolution, land trusts, quit claim deeds, wills, trusts, and estates.. Mentioned in the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Agent Magazine as 2016's Who's Who in Chicago Real Estate, a rising star in Top Agent Magazine in 2017, a Dynamic Woman in CS Magazine and a rising star by Super Lawyers in 2018, Panzica strives for perfection for the firm and her clients.  Panzica also proudly holds membership with the Chicago Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, Justinian Society of Lawyers, and the Illinois Real Estate Lawyers Association. She also regularly donates and volunteers at community events benefiting various communities and volunteers her time to speak at real estate related not-for-profits where the public learns about real estate or earns hours to earn free down payment assistance on their homes.

Providing excellence in intellectual property litigation.

Protecting You and Your Family's Best Interests. Parties going through a divorce primarily desire two things: a fresh start for themselves and their children and the protection of their assets. With more than 30 years of experience in family law at my disposal, I work with clients to bring home positive results in divorce proceedings. I work alongside my clients to guide them through the divorce process from start to finish and help them to make the best decisions for their long-term well-being.. Although divorce is an undoubtedly emotional event, it is important to stay calm, focused, and as rational as possible. I help my clients make clear-headed decisions by helping them weigh all of the potential options, so that theycan choose the path that puts them and their families first and protects their rights during and even after divorce.. A Reputation for Specialized Legal Excellence. I have been a lawyer since 1984 and am a Partner at the law firm of Harrison & Held, LLP, a leading Chicago law firm. Our office is located in downtown Chicago and I practice in Cook, Lake, DuPage, McHenry, Kane and Will Counties.. Clients come to me confident that I am bringing to bear my years of experience to fight for them and their best future. My practice is limited to divorce and family law; however, my legal experiences cover a broad range of legal issues, including accounting, tax, estate planning, real estate, and corporate law. I am uniquely qualified to identify and protect my clients from the many legal pitfalls easily overlooked in these related areas. I am also trained in the dispute resolution method of Collaborative Law, which can serve as an alternative to litigation.. Impassioned Negotiator and Courtroom Advocate. Many divorces resolve with negotiated settlements and, as an experienced negotiator, I work hard to achieve the maximum out-of-court settlement for my clients. However, when a divorce proceeds to litigation, I have a proven track record of passionately fighting for my clients in the courtroom.. Highly Experienced to Handle Financially Complex Divorces. As an attorney and registered CPA with a Master’s Degree in Tax Law, I have both the legal and financial knowledge to handle the complex financial aspects of adivorce, including business valuations, finding assets, understanding corporate structures and protecting clientsfrom unexpected tax consequences.. Notable Distinctions and Honors. During the course of my career, I have been recognized by several leading publications and organizations for my work in family law. I am honored to be a Fellow in the prestigious American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, which requires rigorous written and oral exams before acceptance. I have also received the following commendations:. -- Recognized by the Leading Lawyers Network as being among the top lawyers in Illinois (2009-present).. -- Named an Illinois Super Lawyer (2009-present). Illinois Super Lawyers are “considered among the best in their profession” and “represent the top 5% of the practicing attorneys in Illinois.”. -- Received an AV Preeminent rating under the Martindale-Hubbell Lawyer Rating System, which is the system’s highest rating.. --Featured business write-up in Best Lawyers® Illinois 2017. --Interviewed by Jeff Blackman of 22nd Century Media for article "When I do becomes I don't," Glenview Lantern, June 15, 2017. Clear Communication. I take pride in being able to take complex legal concepts and translate them into language that is easy to understand. I maintain open communication with my clients, keeping them informed about all aspects of their cases at every turn.. I have also used my communications skills to speak about family law in numerous settings, such as The Lilac Tree, Chicago Public Library and The Chicago Deparment on Aging. For many years, I taught the class “Divorce-Know Your Rights” at Oakton Community College and The Discovery Center — both in the Chicagoland area.. I am honored that other attorneys and judges recognize my extensive experience. I have spoken on an array of legal topics related to divorce law at Continuing Legal Education Programs around the State of Illinois.  My lectures were sponsored by, among others, the Illinois State Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, North Suburban Bar Association and Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education.  I’ve written articles that have been published by the Illinois State Bar Association, the Chicago Bar Association, and the Lake County Bar Association. The media has consulted me on family law issues, I have appeared on television and radio. In addition, I write regular columns for and have been quoted in The Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, North Shore Magazine and The Daily Herald. In addition, I have volunteered and worked with various Bar Associations to improve the practice of law for both lawyers and the public; and I have held leadership positions in the Illinois State Bar Association, the North Suburban Bar and the AAML.. Let me put my years of experience and the skills developed during the course of my career to work protecting you and your family. I am a fierce contender in the court room, have a calm yet assertive style, exceptional litigation skills and am very dedicated to my clients.

ProfileExperienced transactional attorney with a practice focused primarily on advanced planning for family offices. Representative domestic and international matters include: corporate governance, structuring, taxation, and alternative investment opportunities (including real property, private equity and debt, venture capital, and hedge funds).. Career Highlights• A frequent speaker on topics pertaining to real estate and title insurance, Nicholas is the only lawyer in Illinois to serve on the drafting committee for both of the prevailing residential real estate forms in our market (the Multi-Board Residential Real Estate Contract 7.0 and the Chicago Association of REALTOR® forms• One of just 101 title professionals nationally to hold the American Land Title Association’s highest designation (the “National Title Professional” or “NTP”)• Prior to law school, spent his early career working in public relations, government affairs, and politics for national political leaders. Educational Highlights• Holds two (2) law degrees from Loyola University Chicago, including an LL.M. in Business & Corporate Governance Law where he wrote a master’s thesis that analyzed the economic and legal environments that gave rise to the financial collapse in the United States in 2007 and 2008• Holds two (2) degrees from the University of Notre Dame, including an undergraduate degree that was earned in just three (3) years and a graduate business degree from the Mendoza College of Business. BiographyA problem-solver at his core, Nicholas has developed a reputation among his clients as being able to manage most any challenge – often becoming a quarterback of sorts for affluent families with complex legal issues.     While himself adept with real estate matters and a thought leader in his practice area, Nicholas’ best skill is often managing outside resources at moments of urgent need.

Private practice representing sellers and buyers of commercial and residential real estate and small business owners, including a commercial real estate developer and an owner of an international specialty high-end pet food manufacturer.

Principal of this 6 attorney law firm that concentrates its practice in all aspects of Civil Trial Practice and Appeals in all State and Federal Courts in the Northeastern Illinois geographical area with a focus on catastrophic bodily injury and death claims concentrating in the representation of clients in their nursing home neglect, motor vehicle negligence and premises liability claims. The firm also represents clients in their Workers Compensation Act claims and their commercial and residential real estate transactions and associated litigation.. Previously represented cases, published works, Associations, and Memberships here:

Principal attorney and founder of Gaynor Law (f.k.a. Audrey Gaynor and Associates, P.C.).. Graduated from the University of Michigan with honors in 1983 and received my J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School in 1986. Prior to concentrating in family law, I practiced securities law and complex litigation in San Francisco, California and clerked for former Chief Judge Clarence A. Brimmer of the United States District Court for the state of Wyoming commencing in 1992.

Preeminent Legal Ability. Warren Breslin is honored to be listed in the Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Pre-Eminent Lawyers. He holds the highest preeminent legal ability rating bestowed by Martindale-Hubbell, the authoritative resource for information on the worldwide legal profession. With a history spanning more than 135 years, the Martindale-Hubbell Legal Network has provided information about lawyers to the legal community for the benefit of lawyers who may be seeking the assistance of an attorney with superior credentials and successful experience in a particular area of practice.. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of bar members and the judiciary, and attest to the individual lawyer's legal ability and adherence to professional standards of ethics. Exclusive to the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, ratings are universally accepted as exceptionally valuable benchmarks by members of the legal community. Academic & Professional Profile. Warren Breslin is an honors graduate from DePaul and Loyola Universities of Chicago, having ranked at the top of his graduating classes at both schools. He holds Bachelor of Arts and Master of Science degrees from DePaul and a Juris Doctorate from Loyola. He has published in the Northwestern University School of Law's Journal of Police Science and Administration and has contributed, through numerous writings, to the change and development of modern police procedures.. As a Chicago Police Officer for nearly nine years and as a Cook County Assistant State's Attorney for over two years, Warren Breslin has acquired a wealth of experience in criminal arrest and prosecution. He was selected by the Chicago Police Superintendent to issue police directives in response to new Supreme Court rules and case law development in arrest, search and seizure. Warren Breslin headed a special task force in the Cook County State's Attorney's Office investigating political and organized crime involving Chicago City Hall contracts. He prosecuted felony and misdemeanor cases in two Cook County districts. In addition to his police and prosecution background, he was an associate at the nationally renowned law firm of Chapman and Cutler where he developed a strong legal background in banking and finance.. Warren Breslin established his own criminal defense law practice in 1982 and has since successfully defended clients in thousands of criminal and traffic cases. His law practice has always been limited to criminal and traffic defense, thereby enabling him to concentrate on the ever-changing law in his field. Although his practice is centered in the Greater Chicago metropolitan area, Warren Breslin is licensed in Illinois, Wisconsin, Florida, Colorado, Washington D.C. and by the United States Supreme Court and has defended clients in many other states, having been admitted to practice on a case by case basis.. Warren Breslin is an experienced trial attorney having successfully defended clients in virtually every type of felony and misdemeanor case, including capital murder, arson, robbery, burglary, forgery, theft, sex, weapons and drug cases. A routine part of his practice includes representation to save or regain drivers' licenses and freedom of clients charged with drunken driving and other serious traffic violations.. Warren Breslin's academic achievements and lifelong experience in criminal arrest, prosecution and defense have given him not only keen insight and skill but also a most competitive advantage in applying his profession.. Fixed fees or fee range quoted in consultation.

Pravin Rao is a partner in the Litigation practice at Perkins Coie law firm and Chair of the firm's Investigations & White Collar Defense practice. He is uniquely positioned as a former Assistant U.S. Attorney, as well as an SEC Enforcement Branch Chief, to provide comprehensive representation and counseling to clients on a wide variety of complex criminal and civil regulatory matters, including assisting individuals and FORTUNE 500 companies respond to government inquiries and conduct internal investigations. Recently, Pravin was appointed to be FCPA Monitor of a large multinational corporation to oversee its governance reforms in connection with a deferred prosecution agreement and settlement with the Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission. Pravin has also served as a court-appointed examiner in a federal bankruptcy proceeding where he was tasked with investigating a company managing over $100 million in pension assets.. Pravin developed a unique perspective from conducting parallel investigations with the SEC, CFTC, and other regulators in complex cases involving large publicly traded companies, officers and directors, broker-dealers and hedge funds. Pravin has tried 10 jury trials and argued 11 appeals in federal courts, and served as “first chair” in numerous trials and over 25 appeals in state courts. Before becoming a federal prosecutor, Pravin served as an Enforcement Branch Chief with the SEC, where he directed numerous high profile investigations and litigation involving revenue recognition, financial statement and disclosure fraud, insider trading, investment advisory fraud, prime bank and Ponzi schemes, market manipulation, failure to supervise, broker dealer misconduct, and record-keeping, reporting and registration violations. He has maintained his ties to the SEC, having served as Regional Chair of the Association of SEC Alumni.Pravin is a frequent commentator in the press on the government's fraud enforcement efforts and the SEC, especially where these topics intersect the criminal arena, and has been quoted in BusinessWeek, USA Today, Los Angeles Times, Reuters, the Wall Street Journal, and other TV and print media.  He writes regularly on these same subject areas and is regularly invited to speak to in-house counsel and industry groups.  Pravin has also been retained as an expert witness in civil litigation involving securities issues and in a FINRA arbitration

Practicing attorney, licensed in the State of Illinois, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Central District of Illinois, and Southern District of Illinois, with a demonstrated history of strong oral advocacy and litigation skills. Practice areas include: state and federal criminal defense, traffic, family law and domestic relations, juvenile, personal injury, civil and commercial litigation, business and corporate law, various state and local regulatory and administrative enforcement proceedings, expungements, appeals, real estate, and overall general practice.

Practice is focused in business property valuation and real estate assessment. Extensive experience representing diverse clients ranging from national corporations and nonprofit organizations to family-owned businesses. In more than 30 years in the field, I have represented thousands of property owners before assessors, boards of review, state appellate boards and in the courts.

Practice Dedicated Exclusively to Employment Law on Behalf of Employees.. Lori is an experienced trial attorney practicing since 1982. She is an arbitrator and mediator of employment disputes and represents employees in cases arising under local, state, and federal antidiscrimination laws and in matters involving the Family and Medical Leave Act, noncompete agreements, severance agreements, employment contracts and employment torts.. Ms. Ecker has litigated over 100 cases, but much of her time is spent in alternative dispute resolution of employment cases as an advocate and also as a mediator and arbitrator. Ms. Ecker is a member of the Association of Attorney-Mediators. She received her formal training as a mediator with the DePaul University Mediation Training Certificate Course. She is listed as a court-certified mediator for the Circuit Court of Cook County’s Court-Annexed Major Case Civil Mediation Program, and she is listed on the American Arbitration Association’s National Employment Arbitration Roster.. Ms. Ecker is a Fellow of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers and the American Bar Foundation. She is listed in Who’s Who in American Law and Martindale-Hubbell’s Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. She was selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America, as an Illinois Super Lawyer, a Leading Illinois Attorney, and a member of the Leading Lawyers Network. Ms. Ecker is often interviewed as an authority on employment law by national and regional media, such as Fortune Magazine, CBS Chicago, WMAQ-AM, WBEZ-FM, and the Chicago Tribune. A frequent lecturer, Ms. Ecker has spoken and written on a wide variety of employment law topics, including mediation, arbitration, litigation strategy, employment torts, sexual harassment, sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination, age discrimination, leaves of absence, and retaliation.. A graduate of Lake Forest College, Ms. Ecker received her J.D. from DePaul University College of Law. She is admitted to practice in the State of Illinois, the United States Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, the U.S. District Court for the Northern and Central Districts of Illinois and the Northern District of Indiana. She is a member of the U.S. District Court Trial Bar.. Ms. Ecker is Employee Co-Chair of the Employment Rights and Responsibilities Committee of the ABA’s Section of Labor and Employment Law. She is a Co-Chair of the Section’s Membership Development Committee, a member of both the National Employment Lawyers Association and its local affiliate, NELA/Illinois, of which she is a past President and a founding Executive Board Member; a past member of the Labor & Employment Law Section Council of the Illinois State Bar Association; and a member of the Chicago Bar Association, for which she served as Chair of the Labor and Employment Law Committee during the 1997-98 bar year. Ms. Ecker is also a member of WPATH.

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