Best Lawyers in Illinois, United States for Labor and Employment Law - Management
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Cyle R. Catlett is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management. Cyle R., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Cyle R. 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.
Zachary A. Pestine is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management. Zachary A., 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 Zachary A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Douglass R. Nolan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Douglass R., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Douglass R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Andrew D. Welker is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Andrew D., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Andrew D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jennifer Jones is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Jennifer, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jennifer 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.
Joel Zeid is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Joel, 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 Joel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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...
Mario D. Nimock is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Mario D., 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 Mario D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Alexander S. Dahle is an associate in the Albany, New York, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Alex places paramount importance on helping clients to achieve their individual best result, whether through strategic litigation or alternative resolution efforts, no matter the workplace dispute. He assists companies in resolving employment-related claims in both federal and state courts, as well as before administrative agencies. Alex has helped clients obtain positive results in both class-action and ...
Margaret Foss is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Margaret, 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 Margaret is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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Recognition by Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review. Our methodology is designed to capture, as accurately as possible, the consensus opinion of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographical area and legal practice area.
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