Tracy M.Billows
Partner
Labor & Employment
tbillows@seyfarth.com
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"I am a trusted advisor, investigator, and advocate, helping clients with a broad spectrum of high stakes HR issues. Given my HR and legal experience and training, I offer practical, business-focused solutions and options while helping clients navigate their labor and employment compliance needs."
More About Tracy
Tracy is the co-Managing Partner of the Chicago office and past chair of the Chicago office Labor & Employment department, concentrating her practice on representing and counseling employers throughout the country in the entire range of employment law matters. Tracy provides extensive advice and strategic guidance to clients on a wide array of Human Resources topics and issues, including policy development and review, auditing the Human Resources functions, leave and absence management, EEO compliance, reductions in force, employee relations, labor relations, performance management, discipline and discharge and various other areas, with an emphasis on instituting best practices and avoiding litigation.
Tracy relieves her clients' day-to-day pain points related to performance management, discipline, terminations, and reductions in force, with an emphasis on compliance, business needs, and prevention of litigation. When clients have serious employee complaints, she assists with investigations—either advising in-house counsel and HR or conducting the investigation herself. She regularly trains managers, leaders, executives, HR departments, and legal teams on the full suite of labor and employment topics.
One of Tracy’s areas of experience is leaves and accommodations. Employers must contend with myriad layers of leave and accommodation laws—federal, state, and local. Tracy provides practical, business-savvy guidance on how to comply with the various leave and accommodation laws, while also helping clients achieve their business objectives. This includes the Family and Medical Leave Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, paid sick leave, paid family leave, pregnancy leaves and accommodations, and countless other rules and regulations that employers face.
She has also conducted training for employers throughout the country and through Seyfarth at Work, including in the areas of leave management and reasonable accommodation, EEO and non-harassment, employee handbooks, codes of conduct and ethics, managing within a union environment and positive employee relations.
Tracy has defended employers in various discrimination, harassment, and retaliation single-plaintiff, multiplaintiff, and class litigations. She gets results through her unique combination of empathetic aggressiveness, practicality, and responsiveness.
As co-Managing Partner of the Chicago office and past chair of the Chicago Labor & Employment group, Tracy leads the team in Chicago achieving excellence, increasing the team's profile through client events, publications, and other means, managing productivity and performance matters, recruitment and hiring, mentoring and coaching, strategic planning, increasing diversity and inclusion, cross-selling and marketing across the office, and administrative tasks. Tracy is also co-managing partner of the firm's Chicago office.
Tracy is a former human resources professional who spent nine years in HR in a unionized manufacturing environment. Tracy was also seconded for several months to a client as part of its in-house legal team. These experiences give Tracy the unique ability to better relate to clients and their needs, having been a client herself at one point. It also allows her be to be practical when advising on the various legal nuances and compliance options.
Tracy leverages the firm's resources in technology and process improvement to support and provide value to her clients. She uses Seyfarth Link, Survey Center, document automation, process mapping, mind mapping, and other innovative tools to increase communication and transparency—and decrease friction and pain points—between client and attorney teams during all client matters, large and small.
"My early career focus on process improvement instilled in me the imperative to always ask, 'How can this be improved or streamlined? How can we capture and replicate this process? How do we get our practices and procedures to best in class?' I bring this mindset to my work with clients to this day."
One of Tracy’s areas of experience is leaves and accommodations. Employers must contend with myriad layers of leave and accommodation laws—federal, state, and local. Tracy provides practical, business-savvy guidance on how to comply with the various leave and accommodation laws, while also helping clients achieve their business objectives. This includes the Family and Medical Leave Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, paid sick leave, paid family leave, pregnancy leaves and accommodations, and countless other rules and regulations that employers face.
She has also conducted training for employers throughout the country and through Seyfarth at Work, including in the areas of leave management and reasonable accommodation, EEO and non-harassment, employee handbooks, codes of conduct and ethics, managing within a union environment and positive employee relations.
Tracy has defended employers in various discrimination, harassment, and retaliation single-plaintiff, multiplaintiff, and class litigations. She gets results through her unique combination of empathetic aggressiveness, practicality, and responsiveness.
As co-Managing Partner of the Chicago office and past chair of the Chicago Labor & Employment group, Tracy leads the team in Chicago achieving excellence, increasing the team's profile through client events, publications, and other means, managing productivity and performance matters, recruitment and hiring, mentoring and coaching, strategic planning, increasing diversity and inclusion, cross-selling and marketing across the office, and administrative tasks. Tracy is also co-managing partner of the firm's Chicago office.
Tracy is a former human resources professional who spent nine years in HR in a unionized manufacturing environment. Tracy was also seconded for several months to a client as part of its in-house legal team. These experiences give Tracy the unique ability to better relate to clients and their needs, having been a client herself at one point. It also allows her be to be practical when advising on the various legal nuances and compliance options.
Tracy leverages the firm's resources in technology and process improvement to support and provide value to her clients. She uses Seyfarth Link, Survey Center, document automation, process mapping, mind mapping, and other innovative tools to increase communication and transparency—and decrease friction and pain points—between client and attorney teams during all client matters, large and small.
"My early career focus on process improvement instilled in me the imperative to always ask, 'How can this be improved or streamlined? How can we capture and replicate this process? How do we get our practices and procedures to best in class?' I bring this mindset to my work with clients to this day."
- JD, Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
- MS, Loyola University
- BA, DePaul University
International Relations
- Illinois
- US Supreme Court
- US Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
- US District Court, Central District of Illinois
- US District Court, Northern District of Illinois
- US District Court, Southern District of Illinois
- US District Court, Southern District of Indiana
- US District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
Related Services
- Employment
- Employment Litigation
- Handbooks & Policy Development
- Leaves of Absence Management and Accommodations
- Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
- Wage Hour Audit, Assessment & Advice
- Workplace Privacy & Biometrics
- Reductions in Force & Business Restructuring
- Diversity & Inclusion Practice
- People Analytics
- Independent Worker Strategies
- Background Checking & Drug Testing
- Employee Relations & Cultural Assessments
- Discipline & Performance Management
- Workplace Crisis Response & Investigations
- Termination Counseling
- Workplace Training
- Post-Pandemic Recovery & Renewal
- Remote Workforces
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Related News & Insights
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Seyfarth Event
Jun 11, 2024
Labor & Employment Mid-Year Meet Up
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Recognition
03/26/2024
Seyfarth’s Tracy Billows and Danielle Kays Named as “Top Women Leaders in Law for 2024” by Women We Admire
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Media Mentions
01/31/2024
Tracy Billows and Maria Rossi Discuss Talking to Your Boss About Menopause in AARP
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Webinar
Oct 25, 2023
Webinar Recording: A Special Multi-Part Series: Guidance on State and Local Paid Sick Leave Laws — Part 11: A Decade of Paid Sick Leave Law Change
- "The Top Women Leaders in Law for 2024" by Women We Admire
- Recognized as a Recommended Attorney for Workplace and Employment Counseling by The Legal 500 (Legalese Ltd.) (2020-2023)
- Recognized among “Notable Gen X Leaders in Law” by Crain’s Chicago Business (2021)
- American Bar Association
- Chicago Bar Association
- Society for Human Resource Management
- Human Resources Management Association of Chicago (HRMC), Employment Relations Subcommittee, former co-chair
- Co-Author, "If Pain (Or Anything Else), Yes Gain – Part 110: Imminent Changes to Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 28, 2023)
- Co-Author, "Illinois Contemplates Paid Family Leave Insurance Program," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 31, 2023)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part 105: Current Michigan Paid Sick Leave Law (Not Original 2018 Act) To Remain in Effect," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 27, 2023)
- Co-Author, "If Pain (Or Anything Else), Yes Gain—Part 104: Illinois to Become Third State to Enact Paid Leave Law," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 17, 2023)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part 103: Blast to the Past: Michigan’s Earned Sick Time Act of 2018 To Be Reinstated in 2023," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 18, 2022)
- Co-Author, "It’s Finally Here! And it Applies Broadly: The Safer Federal Workforce Task Force Releases Safety Guidance for Federal Contractors," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 24, 2021)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part 97: Mandatory Paid Sick Leave Law Coming to New Mexico," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 23, 2021)
- Co-Author, "COVID-19 Employer Trends Survey Results – Morale, Productivity, and Working Methods," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 17, 2021)
- Co-Author, "Paid Leave and Coronavirus—Part 23: Congress Expands Tax Credits for Voluntary Families First Coronavirus Response Act ('FFCRA') Leave and Vaccine-Related Absences," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 16, 2021)
- Co-Author, "Paid Leave and Coronavirus—Part XX: New York Department of Labor Issues Guidance on State COVID-19 Paid Leave Mandate," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 29, 2021)
- Co-Author, "2020 Census: The Whereabouts of Paid Sick and Personal Leave Laws & State Gatekeepers," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 12, 2021)
- Co-Author, "Paid Leave and Coronavirus—Part XIX: Pittsburgh Passes Temporary Emergency COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Law," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 23, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Through Ballot Initiative, Colorado Becomes Ninth State to Enact Paid Family Leave Law," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 6, 2020)
- Co-Contributor, Illinois Corporate Practice and Forms: The Seyfarth Shaw Manual (November 6, 2020)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part 90: New York State Publishes Paid Sick Leave Website and FAQs," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 21, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Paid Leave and Coronavirus—Part XVIII: Philadelphia Amends Paid Sick Leave Law in Response to COVID-21," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 1, 2020)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part 89: New York City Council Passes Amendments to Existing PSL Law to Align with Statewide PSL Law Taking Effect on September 30; State Remains Silent on its Looming PSL Mandate," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 25, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Paid Leave and Coronavirus—Part XVI: DOL Issues New FFCRA Regulations To Replace Regulations Invalidated by New York Federal Court Last Month—And More," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 14, 2020)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part 88: T-30 Days Until New York’s General Statewide Paid Sick Leave Law Takes Effect," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 1, 2020)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain — Part 87: Colorado Department of Labor and Employment Issues Guidance on Statewide 3-in-1 Paid Sick Leave Law & Notice and Poster For Compliance in 2022," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 6, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Paid Leave and Coronavirus — Part XV: New York Federal Judge Vacates Parts of DOL Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) Final Regulations," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 3, 2020)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain — Part 86: 3-in-1 Statewide Paid Sick Leave Law (Beyond COVID-19) Enacted In Colorado," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 16, 2020)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain — Part 85: Supreme Court of Texas Remains Silent on Austin Paid Sick Leave Ordinance Temporary Injunction," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 10, 2020)
- Co-Author, ""Restore Illinois" Five-Phase Reopening Plan Announced," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 7, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Illinois Final Modified Stay at Home Order Signed and Now Effective Until May 30, 2020," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 1, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Illinois Released Draft Modified Stay at Home Order That Will Be Effective From May 1 to May 30, 2020," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 27, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Illinois to Modify and Extend Stay at Home Order Until May 30, 2020," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 24, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Paid Leave and Coronavirus—Part XI: Department of Labor Issues Families First Coronavirus Response Act ('FFCRA') Final Regulations," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 3, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Paid Leave and Coronavirus—Part X: Families First Act Updated FAQs and OMB Reviewing Final Regulation," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 31, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Paid Leave and Coronavirus — Part VIII: Families First Act Debrief Following Senate Passage of Economic Relief Bill," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 26, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Families First Coronavirus Response Act Approved by Senate," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 18, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Paid Leave and Coronavirus — Part III: UPDATE - House Passes 'Technical Corrections' to COVID-19 Relief Bill with Paid Sick and Family Leave Mandates," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 17, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Paid Leave and Coronavirus — Part II: House Passes COVID-19 Relief Bill with Paid Sick and Family Leave Mandates," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 16, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Paid Leave and Coronavirus Considerations — Colorado Emergency Paid Sick Leave Rules in Effect," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 12, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits Become Available for Employee Use," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 31, 2019)
- Co-Author, "If Pain (or Anything Else), Yes Gain—Part 78: Paid Sick Leave in 2019 and Beyond," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 31, 2019)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part 77: Court Approves Temporary Injunction of San Antonio Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 25, 2019)
- Co-Author, "If Pain (or Anything Else), Yes Gain—Part 76: Nevada Labor Commissioner’s Office Releases Guidance on Paid Leave Law," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 12, 2019)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part 75: San Antonio Releases 'Final' Sick & Safe Leave Ordinance," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 7, 2019)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part 74: New San Antonio Ordinance Headlines Heatwave of Texas PSL Developments," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 17, 2019)
- Co-Author, "If Pain (or Anything Else), Yes Gain—Part 73: Bernalillo County, NM Enacts First Local Paid Time Off Ordinance," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 6, 2019)
- Co-Author, "Newly Enacted Workplace Transparency Act To Change Illinois Employment Law Landscape," Trading Secrets Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 27, 2019)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part 72: New Lawsuit Places Dallas Paid Sick Leave Ordinance on the Chopping Block," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 31, 2019)
- Co-Author, "Chicago Passes Expansive Fair Workweek Law," Employment Law Lookout Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 30, 2019)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part 71: San Antonio Delays Paid Sick Leave Ordinance Until December 1; Dallas Ordinance Remains Scheduled To Begin August 1—At Least For Now," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 24, 2019)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part 70: Pennsylvania Supreme Court Orders Steel City to Lift Sick Leave Barrier," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 19, 2019)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part 69: Despite a New Effort to Zap the Local Texas Sick Leave Bug, Dallas and San Antonio Take Steps to Enforce Looming Ordinances," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 17, 2019)
- Co-Author, "If Pain (or Anything Else), Yes Gain—Part 68: Nevada Becomes Second State to Enact Paid Time Off Law," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 15, 2019)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part 66: Texas Legislative Session Ends Without Statewide Sick Leave Preemption; San Antonio and Dallas Mandates on Horizon," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 31, 2019)
- Co-Author, "If Pain (or Anything Else), Yes Gain—Part 65: Maine Becomes First State to Enact Paid Time Off Law," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 31, 2019)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part 64: Dallas Passes Paid Sick Leave Ordinance Despite Potential Legislative and Judicial Antidotes," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 7, 2019)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part 63: Do Michigan’s Paid Sick Leave Law Lame Duck Amendments Have a Leg to Stand On?," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 30, 2019)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain — Part 61: Michigan Releases Paid Sick Leave Poster and FAQs; Effective Date is Near," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 14, 2019)
- Co-Author, "The Evolution of America’s Sick Leave Epidemic vs. State Efforts to Find a Cure," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 21, 2018)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain — Part 60: Michigan Amends State Paid Sick Leave Law," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 17, 2018)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain–Part 59: More Cook County Municipalities Willingly Catching Sick Leave; Plus Year-End Reminders," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 12, 2018)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part 58: Potential Cure Coming for Local Paid Sick Leave in Texas," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 21, 2018)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part 57: Paid Sick Leave Bug Spreads to Westchester County, NY," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 7, 2018)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part 56: New Jersey Publishes Paid Sick Leave FAQs Days Before Law Takes Effect on Oct. 29," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 26, 2018)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part 55: New Jersey Publishes Model Paid Sick Leave Notice; Effective Date is Near," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 17, 2018)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part 54: NYC Amends Earned Safe and Sick Time Rules and FAQs," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 1, 2018)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part 53: New Jersey Releases Proposed Earned Sick Leave Rules," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 28, 2018)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part 52: Michigan Legislature Adopts Earned Sick Time Initiative," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 12, 2018)
- Co-Author, "Taking the Temperature of Sick Leave Laws Around the Country: Accrual Caps," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 10, 2018)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part 51: Texas Continues to be Hotbed for Paid Sick Leave Activity," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 21, 2018)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part L: Seattle Starts Summer with Amended Sick Time Rules," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 27, 2018)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part XLIX: Duluth Diagnosed With Paid Sick Leave; Symptoms Begin 2020," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 26, 2018)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part XLVIII: Rhode Island Releases Final Sick Leave Regulations; Effective Date is Near," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 12, 2018)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part XLVI: New Jersey Becomes Tenth State to Pass Paid Sick Leave Law," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 13, 2018)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part XLV: New Jersey Revives Statewide Paid Sick Leave Efforts," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 28, 2018)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part XLIV: Austin Becomes First City In Texas To Mandate Paid Sick Leave," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 23, 2018)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part XLIII: Delay Efforts Stall, Maryland Sick Leave Symptoms Set to Begin," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 9, 2018)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part XLII: Maryland Becomes Ninth State to Enact Paid Sick Leave Law," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 15, 2018)
- Contributor, Illinois Corporate Practice and Forms: The Seyfarth Shaw Manual (2017)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain — Part XLI: Prince George’s County, MD Passes Paid Safe Leave Ordinance," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 28, 2017)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part XL: Arizona Publishes Final Sick Leave Rules," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 8, 2017)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain — Part XXXVIII: Washington Releases Final Paid Sick Leave Rules," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October, 27 2017)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part XXXVI: Minnesota Court of Appeals Clarifies Minneapolis Paid Sick Leave Ordinance," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 29, 2017)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain – Part XXXV: Rhode Island Legislature Approves Statewide Paid Sick Time Bill," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 21, 2017)
- Co-Author, “If Pain, Yes Gain–Part XXXIV: Arizona Publishes Supplemental Proposed Sick Leave Rules,” Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw (June 29, 2017)
- Co-Author, “If Pain, Yes Gain—Part XXXIII: Sick of This Yet? Chicago Releases Final Sick Leave Rules and Model Notice,” Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw (June 29, 2017)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part XXXII: Cook County Releases Final Sick Leave Rules and Model Notice," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 7, 2017)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part XXXI: Grab Your First Aid Kit, Chicago Draft Sick Leave Rules Have Arrived," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 26, 2017)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part XXX: Pittsburgh Sick Time Law Barely Hanging on By a Thread After Appellate Court Decision," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 22, 2017)
- Co-Author, “If Pain, Yes Gain—Part XXIX: Arizona Announces Draft Sick Leave Rules,” Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 10, 2017)
- Co-Author, “If Pain, Yes Gain—Part XXVIII: Cook County Releases Draft Sick Leave Regulations,” Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 21, 2017)
- Co-Author, “If Pain, Yes Gain—Part XXVII: Maryland Close to Catching Paid Sick Leave Bug,” Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 17, 2017)
- Co-Author, "Recent Changes and Clarifications to the Illinois Employee Sick Leave Act," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 13, 2017)
- Co-Author, “If Pain, Yes Gain—Part XXVI: 2016 Election Infected With Paid Sick Leave,” Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 8, 2016)
- Co-Author, “If Pain, Yes Gain—Part XXV: Midwest Still Sick with Sick Leave Laws,” Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 20, 2016)
- Co-Author, "Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors Final Rule—Prognosis and Practical Challenges," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 13, 2016)
- Co-Author, "DOL Publishes Final Rule on Federal Contractor Paid Sick Leave Requirements," Legal Update, Seyfarth LLP (September 29, 2016)
- Co-Author, “If Pain, Yes Gain—Part XXI: Saint Paul Passes Paid Sick Leave Ordinance,” Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 14, 2016)
- Co-Author, “If Pain, Yes Gain—Part XX: Chicago City Council Set to Make Sick Leave a Reality,” Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 21, 2016)
- Co-Author, “If Pain, Yes Gain—Part XIX: Minneapolis Passes Paid Sick Leave Ordinance,” Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 7, 2016)
- Co-Author, "Be-Leave It — New EEOC Guidance Emphasizes Leaves of Absence as Reasonable Accommodations," Employment Law Lookout Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 26, 2016)
- Co-Author, "Seyfarth Submits Comments to U.S. DOL Regarding Proposed Regulations Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 15, 2016)
- Co-Author, "DOL Publishes Proposed Rules Requiring Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 25, 2016)
- Assistant Editor, "Guide to HR Policies & Procedures Manuals," 2015-2016 Edition (November 2015)
- Co-Author, "SCOTUS Issues Decision in Pregnancy Accommodation Discrimination Case Against UPS," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 25, 2015)
- Co-Author, "Retail Employers Need To Know Pregnancy Accommodations," Employment Law360 (August 1, 2014)
- Interviewee and Contributor, "Liability for Negligence in Quid Pro Quo Claims," Practical Law Journal - GC Agenda (July/August 2014)
- Co-Author, "EEOC Says Reasonable Accommodation Required for All Pregnant Workers," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 18, 2014)
- Co-Author, "Retail Detail: Pregnancy Discrimination, Accommodations and Issues For Retailers," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 10, 2014)
- Interviewee and Contributor, "Telecommuting As A Reasonable Accommodation," Practical Law Journal - GC Agenda (June 2014)
- Interviewee and Contributor, "Paid Sick Leave Legislation," Practical Law Journal - GC Agenda (May 2014)
- Co-Author, "EEOC Updates Its Guidance On Hiring And Employing Individuals With Cancer, Diabetes, Epilepsy And Intellectual Disabilities," Strategy & Insights, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 28, 2013)
- Co-Author, "Department of Labor Issues New FMLA Regulations," Strategy & Insights, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 12, 2013)
- Co-Author, "Have an Office Party, Not a Lawsuit," Los Angeles/San Francisco’s Daily Journal (December 17, 2012)
- Co-Author, "Wal-Mart And McReynolds: Applying Class Action Tactics To Develop Defensible Workplace Policies," Workplace Class Action Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 1, 2012)
- Co-Author, "Employment Discrimination Law," The Bureau of National Affairs Inc. (December 2011)
- Co-Author with Laura Maechetlen, "Caregiver and Family Responsibilities: A Continuing Challenge For Employers," Employee Relations Law Journal (2011)
- Co-Author, "The EEOC Has Issued Final Regulations Under the Americans With Disabilities Act ('ADA')," Workplace Class Action Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 24, 2011)
- Chapter Author, "Chapter 5: Employment Agreements," ICLE: Conducting the Employment Practices Audit (2012)
- Chapter Author, "Chapter 7: Disability Discrimination Under Illinois Law," ICLE: Disability Law Today: An Accessible Guide for Illinois Practitioners (2006)
- Chapter Author, "Chapter 2: Transactions Due Diligence," ICLE: Labor and Employment Issues in Transactions, Business Restructuring, and Workforce Reductions (2005)
- Contributor, "New Approaches to Compensation for Teachers," Illinois Public Employees Relations Report, Volume 18, Number 1 (Winter 2001)
- Former Chapter Editor, How to Take a Case Before the NLRB
- Former Contributing Editor, The Developing Labor Law
- Former Assistant to the Editor-in-Chief, How to Take a Case Before the NLRB, published by BNA
- Presenter, "FMLA Compliance and Best Practices," NELI Employment Law Conference, St. Pete Beach, FL (March 25, 2024)
- Co-Presenter, "A Special Multi-Part Series: Guidance on State and Local Paid Sick Leave Laws — Part 11: A Decade of Paid Sick Leave Law Change," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 25, 2023)
- Speaker, "Addressing Mental Health: How Are We Showing Up for Our Employees to Recruit, Retrain, and Grow Our Workforce?," Keystone Partners HR FORUM, Chicago, IL (November 16, 2022)
- Presenter, "FMLA Compliance and Best Practices," NELI Employment Law Conference, New Orleans, LA (November 4, 2022)
- Speaker, "Employer Strategies to Address Monkeypox," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 23, 2022)
- Speaker, "Employee Engagement - Best Practices for Returning to the Office," The Presidents' Symposium of Chicago, The Entrepreneurship Institute (May 12, 2022)
- Co-Presenter, "Work Culture Assessments: Assessing and enhancing your work culture consistent with business goals and legal compliance considerations," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 5, 2022)
- Speaker, "FMLA Compliance and Best Practices," NELI Employment Law Briefing, St. Pete Beach, FL (March 27, 2022)
- Speaker, Take It or Leave It Podcast, Episode 4: Leaves, Accommodations and Important Tax Considerations for Remote Workforces, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 1, 2022)
- Co-Presenter, "What Now? COVID-19 Vaccination’s Ever-Shifting Compliance Landscape," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 27, 2022)
- Co-Presenter, "Guidance on State and Local Paid Sick Leave Laws - Part 5: Spotlighting Practical Tips on Navigating the National Paid Sick Leave Laws Patchwork in 2021," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 7, 2021)
- Co-Presenter, "Vaccine Policy for Employers and the Implications of the Federal Mandate," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 17, 2021)
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Co-Presenter, "A Special Multi-Part Series: Guidance on State and Local Paid Sick Leave and Paid Family Leave Laws, With a Federal Twist," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 9, 2021)
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Co-Presenter, "The Biden Administration: Actions on Labor & Employment in the First 100 Days," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 4, 2021)
- Co-Presenter, "WARN, Furloughs, and RIFs: Obligations and Best Practices when considering COVID-19 Workforce Reductions," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 30, 2020)
- Co-Presenter, "Families First Coronavirus Response Act Debrief," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 25, 2020)
- Co-Presenter, "COVID-19 Vaccine: What Employers Should Expect - Part I: US Vaccine Discussion," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 18, 2021)
- Co-Presenter, "Guidance on State and Local Paid Family Leave Laws – Part II: Spotlighting California, Colorado, New Jersey, New York and Oregon Paid Family Leave Developments," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 9, 2021)
- Speaker, "Employment Law Seminar," Federal Bar Association - Chicago Chapter, hosted by Freeborn & Peters LLP, Chicago, IL (January 13, 2020)
- Presenter, "FMLA Compliance and Best Practices," 43rd Annual Employment Law Update, National Employment Law Institute, San Diego, CA (July 12, 2019)
- Co-Presenter, "State Paid Family Leave Laws Bring the Heat for Employers This Summer," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 18, 2019)
- "Understanding Local Laws about Paid Sick Leave and Equal Pay," Employment Law Institute (January 24, 2019)
- "2018 Employment Law Update Retaliation & Whistleblowing Claims," National Employment Law Institute (November 1-2, 2018)
- "Paid Sick Leave Epidemic in 2018 and Potential Federal Cures," Webinar, presented by Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 28, 2018)
- "2018 Employment Law Update: Retaliation & Whistleblowing Claims," National Employment Law Institute (July 19-20, 2018)
- "Crisis Management: Best Practices for Preventing and Addressing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace," Webinar, presented by Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 4, 2018)
- Co-Presenter, “ADA, FMLA and Pregnancy: Practical Tips and Hot Topics,” North Shore Labor Counsel (June 16, 2016)
- "Employee Handbooks: Required Updates for 2016 to Protect Your Organization," C4CM (November 3, 2015)
- "Leave Law Intersection: Avoid Dangerous Detours on the Road to FMLA, ADA and Workers' Compensation Compliance," C4CM (May 7, 2014)
- Co-Presenter, "Key Cutting-Edge Developments In Complex Employment Discrimination Litigation," Breakfast Briefing, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 11, 2013)
- Co-Presenter, “What Employers Need To Know About Employment Issues in 2013,” Webinar, Inland Press (December 27, 2012)
- Co-Presenter, “Hot Hiring Issues for 2013,” Breakfast Briefing, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 4, 2012)
- Presenter, “FMLA Guidelines For Healthcare Managers: Clear Up the Confusion,” Webinar, Progressive Businesses Executive Education (October 25, 2012)
- Presenter, “Investigations/Who Should Do Them and How to Do Them Well,” ICLE 14th Annual Labor & Employment Law Update program (April 7, 2011)
- Co-Presenter, “Disability Protections Now Broader Than Ever: A Roadmap for Employers,” Webinar, Northern California HR Association (April 5, 2011)
- Co-Presenter, “Disability Protections Now Broader Than Ever Updated Regulations, Webinar, American Staffing Association (April 5, 2011)
- Presenter, “Demonstration of a C Case Before the NLRB,” ABA 4th Annual Section of Labor and Employment Law Conference (November, 2010)
- Presenter, “ADA Update,” ICLE 13th Annual Labor & Employment Law Update Program (March 19, 2010)
- Presenter, “Payroll Basics in Illinois,” Lorman Education Services (August 2003)
- Presenter, “Employee Discharge and Documentation in Illinois,” Lorman Education Services (December 2002)
- Presenter, Council on Education in Management, Certificate in Human Resource
- Management Seminar “Documentation and Recordkeeping: Best Practices In Drafting Lawful Policies and Procedures and Maintaining Personnel Records” (January 2005)
- Employer Resource Institute 2008 Illinois Employment Law Update, “The Most Common Mistakes Your Supervisors Make And How You Can Get Them To Stop” (October 2008)
- Presenter, Webinar: The Family and Medical Leave Act: Final Regulations, Inland Press Association (April, 2009)
- Presenter, Employment Agreement, ICLE (March 2009)
- The Supreme Court of Illinois does not recognize certifications of specialties in the practice of law and no certificate, award or recognition is a requirement to practice law in Illinois.
- Quoted, "4 Ways To Scrub Sex Bias Out Of Job Advertisements," Law360 Employment Authority (August 12, 2022)
- Quoted, "Why Behavioral Health Support is Critical for a Future-Ready Workforce," Crain’s Chicago Business (August 8, 2022)
- Featured, "Navigating turbulent times," Editor and Publisher (November 18, 2021)
- Featured, "Seyfarth Shaw shares Vaccine Policy Playbook for employers," Editor and Publisher (September 9, 2021)
- Quoted, "The mentoring challenge," Chicago Lawyer (September 1, 2021)
- Quoted, "Rearranged," Chicago Lawyer (October 28, 2020)
- Quoted, "Ruling overturning provisions of family virus act murky," Business Insurance (August 11, 2020)
- Quoted, "Old Vs. Not-Quite-as-Old: The Gloves Come Off," SHRM (February 17, 2016)
- Quoted, "Employers Need Nuanced Approach In Pregnancy Bias Maze," Employment Law360 (September 9, 2014)
- Interviewee, "Liability for Negligence in Quid Pro Quo Claims," Practical Law Journal - GC Agenda (July/August 2014)
- Quoted, "8 rights Of Pregnant Women At Work," CNN Money (July 25, 2014)
- Interviewee, "Telecommuting As A Reasonable Accommodation," Practical Law Journal - GC Agenda (June 2014)
- Interviewee, "Paid Sick Leave Legislation," Practical Law Journal - GC Agenda (May 2014)
- American Cancer Society, Chicago Downtown Regional Leadership (former chair of board of directors; former director)
"I am a trusted advisor, investigator, and advocate, helping clients with a broad spectrum of high stakes HR issues. Given my HR and legal experience and training, I offer practical, business-focused solutions and options while helping clients navigate their labor and employment compliance needs."
More About Tracy
Tracy is the co-Managing Partner of the Chicago office and past chair of the Chicago office Labor & Employment department, concentrating her practice on representing and counseling employers throughout the country in the entire range of employment law matters. Tracy provides extensive advice and strategic guidance to clients on a wide array of Human Resources topics and issues, including policy development and review, auditing the Human Resources functions, leave and absence management, EEO compliance, reductions in force, employee relations, labor relations, performance management, discipline and discharge and various other areas, with an emphasis on instituting best practices and avoiding litigation.
Tracy relieves her clients' day-to-day pain points related to performance management, discipline, terminations, and reductions in force, with an emphasis on compliance, business needs, and prevention of litigation. When clients have serious employee complaints, she assists with investigations—either advising in-house counsel and HR or conducting the investigation herself. She regularly trains managers, leaders, executives, HR departments, and legal teams on the full suite of labor and employment topics.
One of Tracy’s areas of experience is leaves and accommodations. Employers must contend with myriad layers of leave and accommodation laws—federal, state, and local. Tracy provides practical, business-savvy guidance on how to comply with the various leave and accommodation laws, while also helping clients achieve their business objectives. This includes the Family and Medical Leave Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, paid sick leave, paid family leave, pregnancy leaves and accommodations, and countless other rules and regulations that employers face.
She has also conducted training for employers throughout the country and through Seyfarth at Work, including in the areas of leave management and reasonable accommodation, EEO and non-harassment, employee handbooks, codes of conduct and ethics, managing within a union environment and positive employee relations.
Tracy has defended employers in various discrimination, harassment, and retaliation single-plaintiff, multiplaintiff, and class litigations. She gets results through her unique combination of empathetic aggressiveness, practicality, and responsiveness.
As co-Managing Partner of the Chicago office and past chair of the Chicago Labor & Employment group, Tracy leads the team in Chicago achieving excellence, increasing the team's profile through client events, publications, and other means, managing productivity and performance matters, recruitment and hiring, mentoring and coaching, strategic planning, increasing diversity and inclusion, cross-selling and marketing across the office, and administrative tasks. Tracy is also co-managing partner of the firm's Chicago office.
Tracy is a former human resources professional who spent nine years in HR in a unionized manufacturing environment. Tracy was also seconded for several months to a client as part of its in-house legal team. These experiences give Tracy the unique ability to better relate to clients and their needs, having been a client herself at one point. It also allows her be to be practical when advising on the various legal nuances and compliance options.
Tracy leverages the firm's resources in technology and process improvement to support and provide value to her clients. She uses Seyfarth Link, Survey Center, document automation, process mapping, mind mapping, and other innovative tools to increase communication and transparency—and decrease friction and pain points—between client and attorney teams during all client matters, large and small.
"My early career focus on process improvement instilled in me the imperative to always ask, 'How can this be improved or streamlined? How can we capture and replicate this process? How do we get our practices and procedures to best in class?' I bring this mindset to my work with clients to this day."
One of Tracy’s areas of experience is leaves and accommodations. Employers must contend with myriad layers of leave and accommodation laws—federal, state, and local. Tracy provides practical, business-savvy guidance on how to comply with the various leave and accommodation laws, while also helping clients achieve their business objectives. This includes the Family and Medical Leave Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, paid sick leave, paid family leave, pregnancy leaves and accommodations, and countless other rules and regulations that employers face.
She has also conducted training for employers throughout the country and through Seyfarth at Work, including in the areas of leave management and reasonable accommodation, EEO and non-harassment, employee handbooks, codes of conduct and ethics, managing within a union environment and positive employee relations.
Tracy has defended employers in various discrimination, harassment, and retaliation single-plaintiff, multiplaintiff, and class litigations. She gets results through her unique combination of empathetic aggressiveness, practicality, and responsiveness.
As co-Managing Partner of the Chicago office and past chair of the Chicago Labor & Employment group, Tracy leads the team in Chicago achieving excellence, increasing the team's profile through client events, publications, and other means, managing productivity and performance matters, recruitment and hiring, mentoring and coaching, strategic planning, increasing diversity and inclusion, cross-selling and marketing across the office, and administrative tasks. Tracy is also co-managing partner of the firm's Chicago office.
Tracy is a former human resources professional who spent nine years in HR in a unionized manufacturing environment. Tracy was also seconded for several months to a client as part of its in-house legal team. These experiences give Tracy the unique ability to better relate to clients and their needs, having been a client herself at one point. It also allows her be to be practical when advising on the various legal nuances and compliance options.
Tracy leverages the firm's resources in technology and process improvement to support and provide value to her clients. She uses Seyfarth Link, Survey Center, document automation, process mapping, mind mapping, and other innovative tools to increase communication and transparency—and decrease friction and pain points—between client and attorney teams during all client matters, large and small.
"My early career focus on process improvement instilled in me the imperative to always ask, 'How can this be improved or streamlined? How can we capture and replicate this process? How do we get our practices and procedures to best in class?' I bring this mindset to my work with clients to this day."
- JD, Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
- MS, Loyola University
- BA, DePaul University
International Relations
- Illinois
- US Supreme Court
- US Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
- US District Court, Central District of Illinois
- US District Court, Northern District of Illinois
- US District Court, Southern District of Illinois
- US District Court, Southern District of Indiana
- US District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
Related Services
- Employment
- Employment Litigation
- Handbooks & Policy Development
- Leaves of Absence Management and Accommodations
- Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
- Wage Hour Audit, Assessment & Advice
- Workplace Privacy & Biometrics
- Reductions in Force & Business Restructuring
- Diversity & Inclusion Practice
- People Analytics
- Independent Worker Strategies
- Background Checking & Drug Testing
- Employee Relations & Cultural Assessments
- Discipline & Performance Management
- Workplace Crisis Response & Investigations
- Termination Counseling
- Workplace Training
- Post-Pandemic Recovery & Renewal
- Remote Workforces
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- "The Top Women Leaders in Law for 2024" by Women We Admire
- Recognized as a Recommended Attorney for Workplace and Employment Counseling by The Legal 500 (Legalese Ltd.) (2020-2023)
- Recognized among “Notable Gen X Leaders in Law” by Crain’s Chicago Business (2021)
- American Bar Association
- Chicago Bar Association
- Society for Human Resource Management
- Human Resources Management Association of Chicago (HRMC), Employment Relations Subcommittee, former co-chair
- Co-Author, "If Pain (Or Anything Else), Yes Gain – Part 110: Imminent Changes to Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 28, 2023)
- Co-Author, "Illinois Contemplates Paid Family Leave Insurance Program," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 31, 2023)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part 105: Current Michigan Paid Sick Leave Law (Not Original 2018 Act) To Remain in Effect," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 27, 2023)
- Co-Author, "If Pain (Or Anything Else), Yes Gain—Part 104: Illinois to Become Third State to Enact Paid Leave Law," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 17, 2023)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part 103: Blast to the Past: Michigan’s Earned Sick Time Act of 2018 To Be Reinstated in 2023," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 18, 2022)
- Co-Author, "It’s Finally Here! And it Applies Broadly: The Safer Federal Workforce Task Force Releases Safety Guidance for Federal Contractors," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 24, 2021)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part 97: Mandatory Paid Sick Leave Law Coming to New Mexico," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 23, 2021)
- Co-Author, "COVID-19 Employer Trends Survey Results – Morale, Productivity, and Working Methods," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 17, 2021)
- Co-Author, "Paid Leave and Coronavirus—Part 23: Congress Expands Tax Credits for Voluntary Families First Coronavirus Response Act ('FFCRA') Leave and Vaccine-Related Absences," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 16, 2021)
- Co-Author, "Paid Leave and Coronavirus—Part XX: New York Department of Labor Issues Guidance on State COVID-19 Paid Leave Mandate," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 29, 2021)
- Co-Author, "2020 Census: The Whereabouts of Paid Sick and Personal Leave Laws & State Gatekeepers," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 12, 2021)
- Co-Author, "Paid Leave and Coronavirus—Part XIX: Pittsburgh Passes Temporary Emergency COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Law," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 23, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Through Ballot Initiative, Colorado Becomes Ninth State to Enact Paid Family Leave Law," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 6, 2020)
- Co-Contributor, Illinois Corporate Practice and Forms: The Seyfarth Shaw Manual (November 6, 2020)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part 90: New York State Publishes Paid Sick Leave Website and FAQs," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 21, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Paid Leave and Coronavirus—Part XVIII: Philadelphia Amends Paid Sick Leave Law in Response to COVID-21," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 1, 2020)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part 89: New York City Council Passes Amendments to Existing PSL Law to Align with Statewide PSL Law Taking Effect on September 30; State Remains Silent on its Looming PSL Mandate," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 25, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Paid Leave and Coronavirus—Part XVI: DOL Issues New FFCRA Regulations To Replace Regulations Invalidated by New York Federal Court Last Month—And More," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 14, 2020)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part 88: T-30 Days Until New York’s General Statewide Paid Sick Leave Law Takes Effect," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 1, 2020)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain — Part 87: Colorado Department of Labor and Employment Issues Guidance on Statewide 3-in-1 Paid Sick Leave Law & Notice and Poster For Compliance in 2022," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 6, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Paid Leave and Coronavirus — Part XV: New York Federal Judge Vacates Parts of DOL Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) Final Regulations," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 3, 2020)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain — Part 86: 3-in-1 Statewide Paid Sick Leave Law (Beyond COVID-19) Enacted In Colorado," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 16, 2020)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain — Part 85: Supreme Court of Texas Remains Silent on Austin Paid Sick Leave Ordinance Temporary Injunction," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 10, 2020)
- Co-Author, ""Restore Illinois" Five-Phase Reopening Plan Announced," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 7, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Illinois Final Modified Stay at Home Order Signed and Now Effective Until May 30, 2020," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 1, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Illinois Released Draft Modified Stay at Home Order That Will Be Effective From May 1 to May 30, 2020," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 27, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Illinois to Modify and Extend Stay at Home Order Until May 30, 2020," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 24, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Paid Leave and Coronavirus—Part XI: Department of Labor Issues Families First Coronavirus Response Act ('FFCRA') Final Regulations," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 3, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Paid Leave and Coronavirus—Part X: Families First Act Updated FAQs and OMB Reviewing Final Regulation," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 31, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Paid Leave and Coronavirus — Part VIII: Families First Act Debrief Following Senate Passage of Economic Relief Bill," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 26, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Families First Coronavirus Response Act Approved by Senate," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 18, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Paid Leave and Coronavirus — Part III: UPDATE - House Passes 'Technical Corrections' to COVID-19 Relief Bill with Paid Sick and Family Leave Mandates," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 17, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Paid Leave and Coronavirus — Part II: House Passes COVID-19 Relief Bill with Paid Sick and Family Leave Mandates," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 16, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Paid Leave and Coronavirus Considerations — Colorado Emergency Paid Sick Leave Rules in Effect," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 12, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits Become Available for Employee Use," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 31, 2019)
- Co-Author, "If Pain (or Anything Else), Yes Gain—Part 78: Paid Sick Leave in 2019 and Beyond," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 31, 2019)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part 77: Court Approves Temporary Injunction of San Antonio Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 25, 2019)
- Co-Author, "If Pain (or Anything Else), Yes Gain—Part 76: Nevada Labor Commissioner’s Office Releases Guidance on Paid Leave Law," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 12, 2019)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part 75: San Antonio Releases 'Final' Sick & Safe Leave Ordinance," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 7, 2019)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part 74: New San Antonio Ordinance Headlines Heatwave of Texas PSL Developments," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 17, 2019)
- Co-Author, "If Pain (or Anything Else), Yes Gain—Part 73: Bernalillo County, NM Enacts First Local Paid Time Off Ordinance," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 6, 2019)
- Co-Author, "Newly Enacted Workplace Transparency Act To Change Illinois Employment Law Landscape," Trading Secrets Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 27, 2019)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part 72: New Lawsuit Places Dallas Paid Sick Leave Ordinance on the Chopping Block," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 31, 2019)
- Co-Author, "Chicago Passes Expansive Fair Workweek Law," Employment Law Lookout Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 30, 2019)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part 71: San Antonio Delays Paid Sick Leave Ordinance Until December 1; Dallas Ordinance Remains Scheduled To Begin August 1—At Least For Now," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 24, 2019)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part 70: Pennsylvania Supreme Court Orders Steel City to Lift Sick Leave Barrier," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 19, 2019)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part 69: Despite a New Effort to Zap the Local Texas Sick Leave Bug, Dallas and San Antonio Take Steps to Enforce Looming Ordinances," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 17, 2019)
- Co-Author, "If Pain (or Anything Else), Yes Gain—Part 68: Nevada Becomes Second State to Enact Paid Time Off Law," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 15, 2019)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part 66: Texas Legislative Session Ends Without Statewide Sick Leave Preemption; San Antonio and Dallas Mandates on Horizon," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 31, 2019)
- Co-Author, "If Pain (or Anything Else), Yes Gain—Part 65: Maine Becomes First State to Enact Paid Time Off Law," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 31, 2019)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part 64: Dallas Passes Paid Sick Leave Ordinance Despite Potential Legislative and Judicial Antidotes," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 7, 2019)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part 63: Do Michigan’s Paid Sick Leave Law Lame Duck Amendments Have a Leg to Stand On?," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 30, 2019)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain — Part 61: Michigan Releases Paid Sick Leave Poster and FAQs; Effective Date is Near," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 14, 2019)
- Co-Author, "The Evolution of America’s Sick Leave Epidemic vs. State Efforts to Find a Cure," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 21, 2018)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain — Part 60: Michigan Amends State Paid Sick Leave Law," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 17, 2018)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain–Part 59: More Cook County Municipalities Willingly Catching Sick Leave; Plus Year-End Reminders," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 12, 2018)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part 58: Potential Cure Coming for Local Paid Sick Leave in Texas," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 21, 2018)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part 57: Paid Sick Leave Bug Spreads to Westchester County, NY," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 7, 2018)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part 56: New Jersey Publishes Paid Sick Leave FAQs Days Before Law Takes Effect on Oct. 29," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 26, 2018)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part 55: New Jersey Publishes Model Paid Sick Leave Notice; Effective Date is Near," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 17, 2018)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part 54: NYC Amends Earned Safe and Sick Time Rules and FAQs," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 1, 2018)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part 53: New Jersey Releases Proposed Earned Sick Leave Rules," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 28, 2018)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part 52: Michigan Legislature Adopts Earned Sick Time Initiative," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 12, 2018)
- Co-Author, "Taking the Temperature of Sick Leave Laws Around the Country: Accrual Caps," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 10, 2018)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part 51: Texas Continues to be Hotbed for Paid Sick Leave Activity," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 21, 2018)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part L: Seattle Starts Summer with Amended Sick Time Rules," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 27, 2018)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part XLIX: Duluth Diagnosed With Paid Sick Leave; Symptoms Begin 2020," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 26, 2018)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part XLVIII: Rhode Island Releases Final Sick Leave Regulations; Effective Date is Near," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 12, 2018)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part XLVI: New Jersey Becomes Tenth State to Pass Paid Sick Leave Law," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 13, 2018)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part XLV: New Jersey Revives Statewide Paid Sick Leave Efforts," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 28, 2018)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part XLIV: Austin Becomes First City In Texas To Mandate Paid Sick Leave," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 23, 2018)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part XLIII: Delay Efforts Stall, Maryland Sick Leave Symptoms Set to Begin," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 9, 2018)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part XLII: Maryland Becomes Ninth State to Enact Paid Sick Leave Law," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 15, 2018)
- Contributor, Illinois Corporate Practice and Forms: The Seyfarth Shaw Manual (2017)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain — Part XLI: Prince George’s County, MD Passes Paid Safe Leave Ordinance," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 28, 2017)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part XL: Arizona Publishes Final Sick Leave Rules," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 8, 2017)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain — Part XXXVIII: Washington Releases Final Paid Sick Leave Rules," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October, 27 2017)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part XXXVI: Minnesota Court of Appeals Clarifies Minneapolis Paid Sick Leave Ordinance," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 29, 2017)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain – Part XXXV: Rhode Island Legislature Approves Statewide Paid Sick Time Bill," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 21, 2017)
- Co-Author, “If Pain, Yes Gain–Part XXXIV: Arizona Publishes Supplemental Proposed Sick Leave Rules,” Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw (June 29, 2017)
- Co-Author, “If Pain, Yes Gain—Part XXXIII: Sick of This Yet? Chicago Releases Final Sick Leave Rules and Model Notice,” Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw (June 29, 2017)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part XXXII: Cook County Releases Final Sick Leave Rules and Model Notice," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 7, 2017)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part XXXI: Grab Your First Aid Kit, Chicago Draft Sick Leave Rules Have Arrived," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 26, 2017)
- Co-Author, "If Pain, Yes Gain—Part XXX: Pittsburgh Sick Time Law Barely Hanging on By a Thread After Appellate Court Decision," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 22, 2017)
- Co-Author, “If Pain, Yes Gain—Part XXIX: Arizona Announces Draft Sick Leave Rules,” Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 10, 2017)
- Co-Author, “If Pain, Yes Gain—Part XXVIII: Cook County Releases Draft Sick Leave Regulations,” Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 21, 2017)
- Co-Author, “If Pain, Yes Gain—Part XXVII: Maryland Close to Catching Paid Sick Leave Bug,” Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 17, 2017)
- Co-Author, "Recent Changes and Clarifications to the Illinois Employee Sick Leave Act," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 13, 2017)
- Co-Author, “If Pain, Yes Gain—Part XXVI: 2016 Election Infected With Paid Sick Leave,” Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 8, 2016)
- Co-Author, “If Pain, Yes Gain—Part XXV: Midwest Still Sick with Sick Leave Laws,” Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 20, 2016)
- Co-Author, "Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors Final Rule—Prognosis and Practical Challenges," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 13, 2016)
- Co-Author, "DOL Publishes Final Rule on Federal Contractor Paid Sick Leave Requirements," Legal Update, Seyfarth LLP (September 29, 2016)
- Co-Author, “If Pain, Yes Gain—Part XXI: Saint Paul Passes Paid Sick Leave Ordinance,” Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 14, 2016)
- Co-Author, “If Pain, Yes Gain—Part XX: Chicago City Council Set to Make Sick Leave a Reality,” Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 21, 2016)
- Co-Author, “If Pain, Yes Gain—Part XIX: Minneapolis Passes Paid Sick Leave Ordinance,” Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 7, 2016)
- Co-Author, "Be-Leave It — New EEOC Guidance Emphasizes Leaves of Absence as Reasonable Accommodations," Employment Law Lookout Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 26, 2016)
- Co-Author, "Seyfarth Submits Comments to U.S. DOL Regarding Proposed Regulations Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 15, 2016)
- Co-Author, "DOL Publishes Proposed Rules Requiring Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 25, 2016)
- Assistant Editor, "Guide to HR Policies & Procedures Manuals," 2015-2016 Edition (November 2015)
- Co-Author, "SCOTUS Issues Decision in Pregnancy Accommodation Discrimination Case Against UPS," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 25, 2015)
- Co-Author, "Retail Employers Need To Know Pregnancy Accommodations," Employment Law360 (August 1, 2014)
- Interviewee and Contributor, "Liability for Negligence in Quid Pro Quo Claims," Practical Law Journal - GC Agenda (July/August 2014)
- Co-Author, "EEOC Says Reasonable Accommodation Required for All Pregnant Workers," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 18, 2014)
- Co-Author, "Retail Detail: Pregnancy Discrimination, Accommodations and Issues For Retailers," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 10, 2014)
- Interviewee and Contributor, "Telecommuting As A Reasonable Accommodation," Practical Law Journal - GC Agenda (June 2014)
- Interviewee and Contributor, "Paid Sick Leave Legislation," Practical Law Journal - GC Agenda (May 2014)
- Co-Author, "EEOC Updates Its Guidance On Hiring And Employing Individuals With Cancer, Diabetes, Epilepsy And Intellectual Disabilities," Strategy & Insights, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 28, 2013)
- Co-Author, "Department of Labor Issues New FMLA Regulations," Strategy & Insights, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 12, 2013)
- Co-Author, "Have an Office Party, Not a Lawsuit," Los Angeles/San Francisco’s Daily Journal (December 17, 2012)
- Co-Author, "Wal-Mart And McReynolds: Applying Class Action Tactics To Develop Defensible Workplace Policies," Workplace Class Action Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 1, 2012)
- Co-Author, "Employment Discrimination Law," The Bureau of National Affairs Inc. (December 2011)
- Co-Author with Laura Maechetlen, "Caregiver and Family Responsibilities: A Continuing Challenge For Employers," Employee Relations Law Journal (2011)
- Co-Author, "The EEOC Has Issued Final Regulations Under the Americans With Disabilities Act ('ADA')," Workplace Class Action Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 24, 2011)
- Chapter Author, "Chapter 5: Employment Agreements," ICLE: Conducting the Employment Practices Audit (2012)
- Chapter Author, "Chapter 7: Disability Discrimination Under Illinois Law," ICLE: Disability Law Today: An Accessible Guide for Illinois Practitioners (2006)
- Chapter Author, "Chapter 2: Transactions Due Diligence," ICLE: Labor and Employment Issues in Transactions, Business Restructuring, and Workforce Reductions (2005)
- Contributor, "New Approaches to Compensation for Teachers," Illinois Public Employees Relations Report, Volume 18, Number 1 (Winter 2001)
- Former Chapter Editor, How to Take a Case Before the NLRB
- Former Contributing Editor, The Developing Labor Law
- Former Assistant to the Editor-in-Chief, How to Take a Case Before the NLRB, published by BNA
- Presenter, "FMLA Compliance and Best Practices," NELI Employment Law Conference, St. Pete Beach, FL (March 25, 2024)
- Co-Presenter, "A Special Multi-Part Series: Guidance on State and Local Paid Sick Leave Laws — Part 11: A Decade of Paid Sick Leave Law Change," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 25, 2023)
- Speaker, "Addressing Mental Health: How Are We Showing Up for Our Employees to Recruit, Retrain, and Grow Our Workforce?," Keystone Partners HR FORUM, Chicago, IL (November 16, 2022)
- Presenter, "FMLA Compliance and Best Practices," NELI Employment Law Conference, New Orleans, LA (November 4, 2022)
- Speaker, "Employer Strategies to Address Monkeypox," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 23, 2022)
- Speaker, "Employee Engagement - Best Practices for Returning to the Office," The Presidents' Symposium of Chicago, The Entrepreneurship Institute (May 12, 2022)
- Co-Presenter, "Work Culture Assessments: Assessing and enhancing your work culture consistent with business goals and legal compliance considerations," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 5, 2022)
- Speaker, "FMLA Compliance and Best Practices," NELI Employment Law Briefing, St. Pete Beach, FL (March 27, 2022)
- Speaker, Take It or Leave It Podcast, Episode 4: Leaves, Accommodations and Important Tax Considerations for Remote Workforces, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 1, 2022)
- Co-Presenter, "What Now? COVID-19 Vaccination’s Ever-Shifting Compliance Landscape," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 27, 2022)
- Co-Presenter, "Guidance on State and Local Paid Sick Leave Laws - Part 5: Spotlighting Practical Tips on Navigating the National Paid Sick Leave Laws Patchwork in 2021," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 7, 2021)
- Co-Presenter, "Vaccine Policy for Employers and the Implications of the Federal Mandate," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 17, 2021)
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Co-Presenter, "A Special Multi-Part Series: Guidance on State and Local Paid Sick Leave and Paid Family Leave Laws, With a Federal Twist," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 9, 2021)
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Co-Presenter, "The Biden Administration: Actions on Labor & Employment in the First 100 Days," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 4, 2021)
- Co-Presenter, "WARN, Furloughs, and RIFs: Obligations and Best Practices when considering COVID-19 Workforce Reductions," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 30, 2020)
- Co-Presenter, "Families First Coronavirus Response Act Debrief," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 25, 2020)
- Co-Presenter, "COVID-19 Vaccine: What Employers Should Expect - Part I: US Vaccine Discussion," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 18, 2021)
- Co-Presenter, "Guidance on State and Local Paid Family Leave Laws – Part II: Spotlighting California, Colorado, New Jersey, New York and Oregon Paid Family Leave Developments," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 9, 2021)
- Speaker, "Employment Law Seminar," Federal Bar Association - Chicago Chapter, hosted by Freeborn & Peters LLP, Chicago, IL (January 13, 2020)
- Presenter, "FMLA Compliance and Best Practices," 43rd Annual Employment Law Update, National Employment Law Institute, San Diego, CA (July 12, 2019)
- Co-Presenter, "State Paid Family Leave Laws Bring the Heat for Employers This Summer," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 18, 2019)
- "Understanding Local Laws about Paid Sick Leave and Equal Pay," Employment Law Institute (January 24, 2019)
- "2018 Employment Law Update Retaliation & Whistleblowing Claims," National Employment Law Institute (November 1-2, 2018)
- "Paid Sick Leave Epidemic in 2018 and Potential Federal Cures," Webinar, presented by Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 28, 2018)
- "2018 Employment Law Update: Retaliation & Whistleblowing Claims," National Employment Law Institute (July 19-20, 2018)
- "Crisis Management: Best Practices for Preventing and Addressing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace," Webinar, presented by Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 4, 2018)
- Co-Presenter, “ADA, FMLA and Pregnancy: Practical Tips and Hot Topics,” North Shore Labor Counsel (June 16, 2016)
- "Employee Handbooks: Required Updates for 2016 to Protect Your Organization," C4CM (November 3, 2015)
- "Leave Law Intersection: Avoid Dangerous Detours on the Road to FMLA, ADA and Workers' Compensation Compliance," C4CM (May 7, 2014)
- Co-Presenter, "Key Cutting-Edge Developments In Complex Employment Discrimination Litigation," Breakfast Briefing, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 11, 2013)
- Co-Presenter, “What Employers Need To Know About Employment Issues in 2013,” Webinar, Inland Press (December 27, 2012)
- Co-Presenter, “Hot Hiring Issues for 2013,” Breakfast Briefing, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 4, 2012)
- Presenter, “FMLA Guidelines For Healthcare Managers: Clear Up the Confusion,” Webinar, Progressive Businesses Executive Education (October 25, 2012)
- Presenter, “Investigations/Who Should Do Them and How to Do Them Well,” ICLE 14th Annual Labor & Employment Law Update program (April 7, 2011)
- Co-Presenter, “Disability Protections Now Broader Than Ever: A Roadmap for Employers,” Webinar, Northern California HR Association (April 5, 2011)
- Co-Presenter, “Disability Protections Now Broader Than Ever Updated Regulations, Webinar, American Staffing Association (April 5, 2011)
- Presenter, “Demonstration of a C Case Before the NLRB,” ABA 4th Annual Section of Labor and Employment Law Conference (November, 2010)
- Presenter, “ADA Update,” ICLE 13th Annual Labor & Employment Law Update Program (March 19, 2010)
- Presenter, “Payroll Basics in Illinois,” Lorman Education Services (August 2003)
- Presenter, “Employee Discharge and Documentation in Illinois,” Lorman Education Services (December 2002)
- Presenter, Council on Education in Management, Certificate in Human Resource
- Management Seminar “Documentation and Recordkeeping: Best Practices In Drafting Lawful Policies and Procedures and Maintaining Personnel Records” (January 2005)
- Employer Resource Institute 2008 Illinois Employment Law Update, “The Most Common Mistakes Your Supervisors Make And How You Can Get Them To Stop” (October 2008)
- Presenter, Webinar: The Family and Medical Leave Act: Final Regulations, Inland Press Association (April, 2009)
- Presenter, Employment Agreement, ICLE (March 2009)
- The Supreme Court of Illinois does not recognize certifications of specialties in the practice of law and no certificate, award or recognition is a requirement to practice law in Illinois.
- Quoted, "4 Ways To Scrub Sex Bias Out Of Job Advertisements," Law360 Employment Authority (August 12, 2022)
- Quoted, "Why Behavioral Health Support is Critical for a Future-Ready Workforce," Crain’s Chicago Business (August 8, 2022)
- Featured, "Navigating turbulent times," Editor and Publisher (November 18, 2021)
- Featured, "Seyfarth Shaw shares Vaccine Policy Playbook for employers," Editor and Publisher (September 9, 2021)
- Quoted, "The mentoring challenge," Chicago Lawyer (September 1, 2021)
- Quoted, "Rearranged," Chicago Lawyer (October 28, 2020)
- Quoted, "Ruling overturning provisions of family virus act murky," Business Insurance (August 11, 2020)
- Quoted, "Old Vs. Not-Quite-as-Old: The Gloves Come Off," SHRM (February 17, 2016)
- Quoted, "Employers Need Nuanced Approach In Pregnancy Bias Maze," Employment Law360 (September 9, 2014)
- Interviewee, "Liability for Negligence in Quid Pro Quo Claims," Practical Law Journal - GC Agenda (July/August 2014)
- Quoted, "8 rights Of Pregnant Women At Work," CNN Money (July 25, 2014)
- Interviewee, "Telecommuting As A Reasonable Accommodation," Practical Law Journal - GC Agenda (June 2014)
- Interviewee, "Paid Sick Leave Legislation," Practical Law Journal - GC Agenda (May 2014)
- American Cancer Society, Chicago Downtown Regional Leadership (former chair of board of directors; former director)