Best Lawyers in Illinois, United States for Litigation - Labor and Employment
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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.
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.
Christopher R. Lepore is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Christopher R., 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 Christopher R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Barrick Bollman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Barrick, 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 Barrick is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Edward C. Young is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Edward C., 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 Edward C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Matthew Ruza is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Matthew, 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 Matthew 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...
Whether helping clients resolve disputes mid-project or guiding them through contract negotiations long before breaking ground, Hannah Batsche is focused on protecting her clients’ interests at every stage of the construction process. As a member of Gould & Ratner’s Construction and Litigation Practices, she advises owners, developers, contractors, and subcontractors on how to mitigate risk and navigate complex claims. Her work supports the progress of projects across public a...
Lauren Richards is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Lauren, 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 Lauren is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Our Methodology
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.
The Process
Best Lawyers employs a sophisticated, conscientious, rational, and transparent survey process designed to elicit meaningful and substantive evaluations of the quality of legal services. Our belief has always been that the quality of a peer review survey is directly related to the quality of the voters.