Paul E. Bateman

Paul E. Bateman


Littler

Recognized since 2013

Chicago, Illinois

Practice Areas

Employment Law - Management

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Paul E. Bateman serves as counsel for both domestic and foreign companies, including manufacturers, retailers, and long-term care facilities, in all facets of labor and employment law. His practice includes representing and counseling employers in:

  • Employment discrimination
  • Wrongful discharge
  • Wage and hour issues
  • Traditional labor law matters
  • Labor arbitrations
  • Injunction proceedings

    With significant litigation experience at both the trial and appellate levels, Paul has appeared in federal and state courts and before the National Labor Relations Board, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the Illinois Human Rights Commission and other administrative agencies. He handles matters arising under:

    • Title VII
    • The National Labor Relations Act
    • The Labor Management Relations Act
    • The Age Discrimination in Employment Act
    • The Occupational Safety and Health Act

      Additionally, Paul frequently speaks on labor and employment law matters before bar, trade, and educational groups. Paul was the office managing shareholder in Chicago from 2002 to 2006 and has been a member of the Management Committee since 2006. Paul is also a member of the Firm’s Diversity Council.

Contact & Links
Location
  • 321 North Clark Street, Suite 1100
    Chicago, IL 60654
Education
  • Illinois State University, BS
Bar Admissions
  • District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar
  • Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association
Affiliations
  • American Bar Association - Member
  • Board of Directors - Coordinated Advice and Referral Program for Legal Services - Treasurer and Member
  • Board of Directors - Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education - Member

Littler
Headquarters: San Francisco, California

250 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

196 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

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Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Employment Law - Management
Special Focus:
  • Employment
  • Management
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Labor Law - Management
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment

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