Best Lawyers in Illinois, United States for Employment Law - Management
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James C. Franczek, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. James C., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 1989. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Kyle Mueller is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management. Kyle, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kyle is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Alissa is an associate in the Labor & Employment practice group. Alissa counsels a diverse range of companies and organizations on various employee-related legal issues that arise at all stages of the employment relationship. Alissa drafts and negotiates employment agreements and restrictive covenants, advises on labor and employment policy strategies for corporations and nonprofit organizations, conducts training sessions, performs internal investigations, advises on individual and group...
Elizabeth H. Maczko is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Elizabeth H., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elizabeth H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Victoria E. Vanderschaaf is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management. Victoria E., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Victoria E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Angela Huisingh is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Angela, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Angela is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Anderson C. Franklin is an associate in the Chicago, Illinois, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. His practice focuses on representing employers in workplace law matters, including preventive advice and counseling. Prior to joining Jackson Lewis, Anderson was a litigator for a Chicago law firm. He has also worked as a judicial extern for the Honorable Sara Ellis in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and the Honorable John Baker in the Indiana Court of Appeals. While atten...
Ben is an associate in the Labor & Employment practice group, advising clients in federal and state courts and other forums, including the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR), in all phases of labor and employment litigation. He also defends companies against employment discrimination claims. Additionally, Ben counsels clients on litigation and non-litigation matters. Before becoming an attor...
Jessica A. Diedrich is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Labor and Employment Law - Employee and Labor and Employment Law - Management. Jessica A., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jessica A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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