Top Employment & Labor Lawyers in ZIP 60606 | 17 available

100 N. Riverside Plaza , Chicago , Illinois 60606

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

I provide legal assistance to Stephan Zouras, LLP clients with employment, consumer protection and personal injury matters.  I represent individuals in Illinois and throughout the United States on an individual, class and collective action basis regarding issues arising under federal and state wage and hour laws, including the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA") and comparable state wage laws, mass torts, consumer protection, personal injury and other complex litigation.  I have been recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine as an Illinois "Rising Star" in each consecutive year since 2014, a distinction given to no more than 2.5% of Illinois lawyers.

Firm: Case + Sedey, LLC

250 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 230 , Chicago , Illinois 60606

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Kristin M. Case is the founding Member of The Case Law Firm, now Case + Sedey, LLC.  She is admitted to practice law in Illinois as well as Missouri and before the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, the Illinois Supreme Court, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals and the Missouri Supreme Court.  Ms. Case has extensive experience representing clients during employment negotiations, before administrative agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Illinois Department of Human Rights, and throughout the litigation process both in state and federal courts.. Ms. Case received her Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Central Missouri State University where she served as an Editor for her college weekly newspaper.  Prior to attending law school at the University of Missouri, Ms. Case clerked for the Missouri House of Representatives.  During law school, Ms. Case focused her legal education on how to use the law to represent and empower individuals.  In her last year of schooling, Ms. Case represented battered women and children in obtaining court protection from their abusers.. After receiving her Juris Doctorate, Ms. Case began her legal career clerking for the Honorable Ronald R. Holliger on the Missouri Court of Appeals.  After clerking, Ms. Case moved to Chicago and worked as an associate attorney in the commercial litigation division of a Chicago law firm.  After that and prior to forming The Case Law Firm, Ms. Case worked for Penny Nathan Kahan & Associates, a well-respected Chicago plaintiff’s employment law firm where she became a partner and regularly represented individuals in variety of employment cases.. Ms. Case has spoke and written at length about employment matters for a variety of organizations, including the Chicago Bar Association, the Chicago Chapter of the National Organization of Women and the Council on Education in Management.  She has also been interviewed and quoted in a variety of publications.

Firm: Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart

155 North Wacker Drive , Chicago , Illinois 60606

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Trial Experience:. Mr. Schlueter tries cases on behalf of companies in both state and federal courts.  Most recently, in a jury trial in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Mr. Schlueter and his team won a directed verdict and dismissal of the plaintiff's gender discrimination claim at the close of plaintiff's case-in-chief and then won a complete defense verdict on the plaintiff's age discrimination claim.. Restrictive Covenants, Breach of Fiduciary Duty, Trade Secrets and Related Claims:In addition to ongoing counseling, drafting and reviewing agreements and matters involving restrictive covenants and confidential information for companies and executives, Mr. Schlueter has a proven track record in high stakes litigation, including temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions in connection with restrictive covenants (non-compete, non-solicit and confidentiality agreements) and claims of misappropriation of trade secrets; retaliation; tortious interference; breach of fiduciary duty; and unfair competition.  Recent examples include:. Class Actions:Mr. Schlueter has extensive class action defense experience, including with respect to removals under the Class Action Fairness Act.  Recent experience includes:. Employment:On a daily basis Mr. Schlueter represents companies on employee issues, litigation avoidance and implementing policies that are in conformance with the various federal, state and local employment statutes and laws, including the FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Title VII, and IWPCA.Mr. Schlueter routinely defends companies against employment-related charges and claims before administrative agencies and federal courts, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Illinois Department of Human Rights, Illinois Human Rights Commission, Illinois Department of Labor and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.In 2005, Mr. Schlueter was mentioned in the article, “Big Suits, United Airlines et al.” from the March 2005 issue of American Lawyer for his role in representing the Official Committee of the Unsecured Creditors in UAL Corp.’s bankruptcy.FINRA Arbitration:Mr. Schlueter represents companies before the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”).  Recent experience includes:. Commercial Litigation:Mr. Schlueter has extensive experience in representing companies in complex commercial matters.  In one recent example, after removing a complaint filed against his client to the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Mr. Schlueter succeeded in convincing the plaintiff-company to voluntarily withdraw matter with prejudice.

Firm: Stephan Zouras, LLP

222 West Adams Street, Suite 2020 , Chicago , Illinois 60606

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

I assist Stephan Zouras, LLP clients with employment and consumer protection issues. I have experience working on a wide range of employment cases, including class and collective action wage and hour disputes and employment discrimination cases. With a strong knowledge of the Fair Labor Standards Act, I help clients recover unpaid wages when minimum wage and overtime laws are violated.. My background includes working for the Shakman Monitor for the City of Chicago, monitoring the City's hiring practices and making recommendations for policy and procedural reforms. I also worked at Chicago Kent's Employment Law Clinic and served as an extern for United States Magistrate Judge Susan E. Cox. In addition, I have experience with social security disability benefit laws, as well as medical malpractice, personal injury, and nursing home litigation.

Firm: Steven H. Kuh, P.C.

North Franklin Street , Chicago , Illinois 60606

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial,Business ,Corporate ,Discrimination,Employment & Labor ,Wrongful Termination

Firm: Much Shelist, P.C.

191 N Wacker Dr. , Chicago , Illinois 60606

Practice Areas: Corporate , Employment & Labor , Employment & Labor

Firm: Fuchs & Roselli, Ltd.

440 West Randolph , Chicago , Illinois 60606

Practice Areas: Civil , Corporate , Employment & Labor , Business

I am honored to have represented businesses and their owners in numerous fields for many years, including high tech and computer industry clients, retail, manufacturing and service business, in many cases acting as outside general counsel for such companies. I  have achieved an “AV/Preeminent” rating, the highest possible rating, among my peers for legal ability, professional reliability, diligence and ethics. Serving our firm's clients is a privilege and one to be taken seriously, at all times acting in the clients' best interests.

Firm: Franczek, PC

300 South Wacker , Chicago , Illinois 60606

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Leah's practice focuses primarily on complex class action and single-plaintiff employment litigation. She defends clients in state and federal courts, administrative agencies, and settlement negotiations against claims including Title VII, the ADA, the ADEA, the FMLA, and the FLSA. She also conducts workplace investigations and training programs. Additionally, Leah regularly counsels clients on employment contracts, severance agreements, business conduct standards, workplace investigations, disciplinary hearings, risk assessment, human resources, compliance, corporate training, and other employment-related matters.. Since 2017, Leah has been selected by her peers as an "Emerging Lawyer" and/or a "Rising Star" in the field of employment law. The Emerging Lawyers designation comes from the Law Bulletin. It is reserved for attorneys younger than 40 years old (or practicing for less than 10 years) and accounts for less than 2 percent of licensed Illinois attorneys. Thomson Reuters publishes the Rising Star list. Inclusion on the list is an honor reserved for those lawyers who exhibit excellence in practice and is only bestowed on 2.5% of attorneys in Illinois.. Leah is admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of the United States, the Supreme Court of Illinois, and the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Central Districts of Illinois. Leah graduated from DePaul University College of Law in 2013, with honors. She is an active member of the Federal Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, and Phi Alpha Delta. Leah volunteers with the "Lawyers in the Classroom Program" organized by the Constitutional Rights Foundation of Chicago and serves on the Auxiliary Board of the Center for Conflict Resolution.

Firm: Drinker Biddle & Reath

191 North Wacker Drive, , Chicago , Illinois 60606

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor , Health Care & Hospitalization, Labor , Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor

Firm: Siegel Law Group Ltd.

150 N Wacker Dr Ste 1100 , Chicago , Illinois 60606

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

The Case Law Firm, LLC , Chicago , Illinois 60606

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Kendra L. Kutko is an Associate Attorney at The Case Law Firm, LLC.. Ms. Kutko represents and counsels clients in employment related matters and disputes.  She has worked on a variety of cases in both the negotiation and litigation process.  She has extensive experience researching, writing, analyzing, and advising clients regarding complex legal issues relating to employment law.. Ms. Kutko earned her Juris Doctor, with a Certificate in Labor and Employment Law, from Chicago-Kent College of Law in May of 2011.  Ms. Kutko graduated Phi Beta Kappa with distinction from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2008, where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Legal Studies.. Ms. Kutko brings creditable legal experience to The Case Law Firm, LLC.  Prior to joining this firm as a law clerk in 2010, she has clerked for law firms whose practice areas ranged from criminal defense and civil matters to plaintiff’s side employment law.. While at Chicago-Kent, Ms. Kutko received a CALI award for excellence in legal writing in 2009 and an Institute for Law and the Workplace Scholarship.  In April 2011, Chicago-Kent faculty selected Ms. Kutko to receive the distinguished Sandra P. Zemm Labor Law Prize sponsored by Seyfarth Shaw LLP.. Ms. Kutko’s professional membership affiliations include the National Employment Lawyers Association, the American Bar Association Section of Labor and Employment Law, and the Chicago Bar Association.

Firm: Case + Sedey, LLC

250 S. Wacker Dr., Suite 230 , Chicago , Illinois 60606

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Kate Sedey, Partner at Case + Sedey, LLC, draws from a diverse body of experience to effectively represent and advise employees regarding their legal rights and protections in the workplace. From trying cases, arguing motions, to mediating cases and negotiating settlements, her expertise on the plaintiff’s side of employment law is vast.. Ms. Sedey has earned the respect of clients and opposing counsel alike, and has been recognized by Chicago Magazine as a Rising Star (from 2012-2018) and a Super Lawyer (starting in 2019) in her field and by Leading Lawyers as an Emerging Lawyer ("on a fast track to the top") since 2017.. Ms. Sedey is admitted to practice law in Illinois. She graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts from New York University in 2004. She received her Juris Doctor and a Certificate in Labor & Employment Law from Chicago-Kent College of Law in May 2009, where she graduated with honors.

333 W Wacker Dr Ste 500 , Chicago , Illinois 60606

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Firm: Savine Employment Law, Ltd.

150 South Wacker Drive , Chicago , Illinois 60606

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Firm: HR Law Counsel, LLC

333 S Wacker , Chicago , Illinois 60606

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Ethan G. Zelizer provides legal counsel on labor and employment matters, with a focus on compliance, litigation, and dispute resolution. He frequently represents clients in cases involving non-competition agreements, trade secret misappropriation, and workplace discrimination. His experience spans federal, state, and local employment laws, including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, and the National Labor Relations Act. Ethan also assists businesses with corporate reorganizations, mergers, reductions-in-force, and workplace policies. Certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources and a Certified Labor Relations Professional, he is an active member of the American Bar Association. In addition to his legal work, he teaches and speaks on labor law issues, providing practical guidance to employers and employees alike.

Firm: Chuhak & Tecson, P.C.

30 South Wacker Drive 26th Floor , Chicago , Illinois 60606

Practice Areas: Corporate , Employment & Labor , Commercial

Firm: Walker Wilcox Matousek LLP

225 West Washington Street Suite 2400 , Chicago , Illinois 60606

Practice Areas: Banking & Finance, Employment & Labor , Insurance , Ethics & Professional Responsibility