About

I practice primarily in the areas of governmental law, commercial litigation and business transactions, and labor and employment law, and criminal law. I am an experienced attorney with substantial trial experience having tried over 20 jury trials to verdict and over 100 bench trials.

My labor law experience includes negotiating collective bargaining agreements with a number of unions on behalf of management and counseling employers regarding labor relations and employee discipline. In the area of employment law, I have represented employers in federal court and handled employment discrimination appeals before the IDHR and EEOC. I have also drafted employee handbooks and employment contracts, including termination agreements.

Member of the Bar:
- State Courts of Illinois
- US District Court of Central Illinois
- US District Court of Northern Illinois

Public Speaking:

-"Let's Be Blunt: Big Changes Are Coming in Illinois" Heyl Royster 2019
-“Civil Rights & Liability Update” Illinois Municipal League 2019
-“Complying With the Illinois Open Meetings Act” IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference 2019
-“Illinois’ Local Governmental and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act” Heyl Royster’s Annual Governmental Holiday Seminar 2018
-“Preserving Evidence: The Local Government Perspective” Heyl Royster's 33rd Annual Claims Handling Seminar 2018
-“Temporary Restraining Orders, Preliminary & Permanent Injunctions ‘When, Why and How’” Heyl Royster “Avoiding Litigation Part Deux” Seminar 2018
-“The Open Meetings Act, explained” Heyl Royster 2018