Erin DoughertyFoley
Partner
Labor & Employment
edfoley@seyfarth.com
PROFILE
NEWS & INSIGHTS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Erin knows that success looks different to each client, so she helps them navigate through complex (and often personal) employment decisions to reach their best possible outcome.
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For over 20 years, Erin has guided employers through the life cycle of an employee—from onboarding, coaching and training, and performance management, to exit strategy. There is no one way to resolve workplace issues, so understanding what success looks like to each client is an important part of Erin's philosophy. She takes the time to get to know her clients, to understand what their risk tolerances are, and what the legal or HR professionals need in order to be successful partners to their constituents.
Since preventative measures do not always go as planned, Erin also understands the importance of preparation and partnering with clients to create a strong litigation defense strategy that achieves the right outcome, matches the employer’s success expectations, and provides peace of mind to managers and executives.
A seasoned trial attorney, Erin has achieved impressive results for her clients (regardless of where that dispute originated), including:
- A complete defense verdict in a federal jury trial (Ohio, 2022) involving allegations of race and disability discrimination and retaliation.
- A complete defense verdict in a state court jury trial (Missouri, 2022) involving allegations of disability discrimination and retaliation.
- A complete defense verdict in a federal jury trial (Indiana, 2021) involving allegations of disability discrimination and retaliation.
- A complete defense verdict in a federal jury trial (Pennsylvania, 2019) involving allegations of race and gender discrimination.
- A federal court jury award of less than $15,000, when the plaintiff's pre-trial demand was more than $1 million (Florida, 2014) in a breach of contract action.
- A complete defense verdict in a federal jury trial (Minnesota, 2012) involving allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation.
After close to 20 years with Seyfarth, Erin has worked hard to get to know the talented array of Seyfarth attorneys and professionals throughout the firm and across its practice groups. She has developed strong personal ties with attorneys in every Seyfarth office, so she knows who to call when a client has a jurisdiction-specific query or a question outside of the L&E space.
Since preventative measures do not always go as planned, Erin also understands the importance of preparation and partnering with clients to create a strong litigation defense strategy that achieves the right outcome, matches the employer’s success expectations, and provides peace of mind to managers and executives.
A seasoned trial attorney, Erin has achieved impressive results for her clients (regardless of where that dispute originated), including:
- A complete defense verdict in a federal jury trial (Ohio, 2022) involving allegations of race and disability discrimination and retaliation.
- A complete defense verdict in a state court jury trial (Missouri, 2022) involving allegations of disability discrimination and retaliation.
- A complete defense verdict in a federal jury trial (Indiana, 2021) involving allegations of disability discrimination and retaliation.
- A complete defense verdict in a federal jury trial (Pennsylvania, 2019) involving allegations of race and gender discrimination.
- A federal court jury award of less than $15,000, when the plaintiff's pre-trial demand was more than $1 million (Florida, 2014) in a breach of contract action.
- A complete defense verdict in a federal jury trial (Minnesota, 2012) involving allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation.
After close to 20 years with Seyfarth, Erin has worked hard to get to know the talented array of Seyfarth attorneys and professionals throughout the firm and across its practice groups. She has developed strong personal ties with attorneys in every Seyfarth office, so she knows who to call when a client has a jurisdiction-specific query or a question outside of the L&E space.
Education
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Education
- JD, Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Labor and Employment Law CertificateWith honors
Moot Court Honor Society (member, 1997-1999; board member, 1998-1999) - MS, Loyola University Chicago
Industrial Relations - BS, Marquette University
Economics and Marketing
Admissions
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Admissions
- Illinois
Courts
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Courts
- US Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
- US Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
- US Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
- US District Court, District of Colorado
- US District Court, Middle District of Florida
- US District Court, Northern District of Illinois (Trial Bar)
- US District Court, Northern District of Indiana
- US District Court, Southern District of Indiana
- US District Court, District of Kansas
- US District Court, Western District of Kentucky
- US District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
- US District Court, Western District of Michigan
- US District Court, District of Minnesota
- US District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
- US District Court, Western District of Missouri
- US District Court, District of Nevada
- US District Court, Northern District of Ohio
- US District Court, Southern District of Ohio
- US District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- US District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania
- US District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania
- US District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
- US District Court, District of Montana
- US District Court, Northern District of Iowa
Related Services
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Related Key Industries
Related Key Industries
Related Trends
Related News & Insights
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Blog Post
Dec 12, 2024
Imminent Employment Law Changes for Illinois Employers
-
Blog Post
Oct 30, 2024
Seventh Circuit: A “Do-Over” Is Not an Accommodation
-
Blog Post
Dec 12, 2023
Will the “Spirits” of the Holiday Haunt You?
-
Media Mentions
12/04/2023
Erin Dougherty Foley Discusses Weight Bias at Work in SHRM and ASIS International
Select Recognition
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Select Recognition
- Crain’s Chicago Business’ Notable Litigators & Trial Attorneys (2023)
- Seyfarth Shaw Pro Bono All-Star, employment and litigation (2008-present)
Leadership & Professional Affiliations
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Leadership & Professional Affiliations
- National Association of Women Lawyers
- American Bar Association (Labor and Employment Law Section, Committee on Employee Rights and Responsibilities)
- Partnership for a Connected Illinois (PCI), Board Member
- Equip for Equality Illinois, Board of Trustees
- Chicago-Kent College of Law Mentoring Program
- River Forest Tennis Club, director (2020); master planning committee (2022-present)
Publications
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Publications
- Erin manages and edits Seyfarth’s Employment Law Lookout Blog (since 2013)
- Co-Author, "An Age Old Problem: Age Discrimination Cases in the Workplace," Employment Law Lookout Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 9, 2021)
- Co-Author, "Age and “Sex-Plus” Discrimination Claims Against Casino Highlight Considerations To Avoid Gambling When Implementing Layoffs," Employment Law Lookout Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 14, 2021)
- Co-Author, "Top Takeaways from Crain’s Hospital CEO Webinar 'Health Care Beyond the Hospital'," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 11, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Disability Suit Where No Evidence that Disability Was 'But For' Cause of Position Elimination," Employment Law Lookout Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 28, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Considerations for Employers Returning To Work Amidst Social Unrest and COVID-19," Employment Law Lookout Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 18, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Happy Birthday to Us! Employment Law Lookout Blog’s Seventh Year Anniversary – A Look Back at our Top Posts," Employment Law Lookout Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 17, 2020)
- Co-Author, "What To Do When Employee Misconduct And Protected Activity Collide?," Employment Law Lookout Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 29, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Eighth Circuit Maintains High Bar for Hostile Work Environment Claims," Employment Law Lookout Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 10, 2020)
- Co-Author, "IDHR Releases Guidance on Workplace Transparency Act Compliance, Promises Model Training In February," Employment Law Lookout Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 28, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Sixth Circuit 'Regarded As' ADA case — When Reality and Perception Collide," Employment Law Lookout Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 18, 2019)
- Co-Author, "7th Circuit Rules that Extreme Obesity is Not an ADA Impairment (at Least on These Facts)," Employment Law Lookout Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 9, 2019)
- Co-Author, "Use It or Lose It: Supreme Court Rules that Failure to Exhaust Defense Must be Prompt," Employment Law Lookout Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 13, 2019)
- Co-Author, "Breakfast Briefing – ERISA in 2019: What Employers Need To Know," Employment Law Lookout Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 30, 2019)
- Co-Author, "It’s Not A Choice – The DOL Emphasizes That Employers Must Designate FMLA Leave When It Applies," Employment Law Lookout Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 26, 2019)
- Co-Author, "Biometric Privacy: Is Facebook At Wrong?," HR.com (March 1, 2019)
- Co-Author, "What’s Happening?? Recent changes to the Illinois Human Rights Act," Employment Law Lookout Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 26, 2019)
- Co-Author, "Rumor Has It–Workplace Gossip About Female 'Sleeping Her Way To The Top' Could Be Sex Discrimination," Employment Law Lookout Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 19, 2019)
- Co-Author, "Clarity on the Illinois Biometric Privacy Act, The Supreme Court Weighs In," Employment Law Lookout Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 31, 2019)
- Co-Author, "The ADA Does Not Obligate Employers To Make On-The-Spot Accommodations Of The Employee’s Choosing," Employment Law Lookout Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 8, 2019)
- Co-Author, "Ninth Circuit Expands 'Regarded-As' Disabled Standard," Employment Law Lookout Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 11, 2018)
- Co-Author, "Actions Taken in Violation of State Law May Not Be Protected Activities Under Title VII," Employment Law Lookout Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 4, 2018)
- Co-Author, "Seyfarth Legal Forum and CLE: 2018 Highlights and a Look Ahead to 2019," Employment Law Lookout Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 26, 2018)
- Co-Author, "Workplace Hazards and Pregnancy – What’s an Employer to Do?," Employment Law Lookout Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 13, 2018)
- Co-Author, "Washington State Releases Guide on Pregnancy Accommodations," Employment Law Lookout Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 11, 2018)
- Co-Author, "Insights from the Trenches: Proven Strategies to Combat Harassment in 2018 from Seyfarth Shaw at Work (SSAW)," Employment Law Lookout Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 21, 2017)
- Co-Author, "Preventing #MeToo in the Workplace: How Employers Talk the Talk And Walk the Walk," Employment Law Lookout Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 15, 2017)
- Authentication in Evidence of Electronically Stored Information, Publication and Presentation, Mid-Winter Meeting, ABA Section of Employment Law, Employee Rights And Responsibilities Committee (2014)
- Author, "Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Recognizes Associational Disability Discrimination Under Massachusetts Law," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 23, 2013); One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 23, 2013)
- Managing Editor, Employment Law Lookout, Seyfarth Shaw LLP Workplace Counseling blog
- Chapter Editor, "Problems In Health Care Law: 10th Edition," Jones & Bartlett publishers (2012)
- Co-Author, "The Legal Ambiguities of Social Media," LRP Publications (May 29, 2012)
- Chapter Editor, BNA’s Family and Medical Leave Act Treatise and yearly Supplement/updates (2006-2009)
Presentations
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Presentations
- Coordinator and Moderator of Seyfarth’s Chicago office Quarterly Breakfast Briefings
- Co-Speaker, "Wellness Check Up: Diagnosing the New Normal," Seyfarth Event, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 12, 2023)
- Co-Presenter, "ERISA in 2019: What Employers Need To Know," Breakfast Briefing, Seyfarth Shaw LLP, Chicago, IL (May 15, 2019)
- Co-Presenter, "2018 Highlights and a Look Ahead to 2019," Legal Forum and CLE, Seyfarth Shaw LLP, Chicago, IL (December 6, 2018)
- Moderator, Chicago Office Quarterly Breakfast Briefings (2017 to present)
- "Using Biometric Technology Wisely: How to Avoid Becoming The Next Target In A Lawsuit Concerning The Collection and Retention of Biometric Data," Webinar, presented by Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 16, 2017)
- "The Top Ten Things that Should Be Keeping HR Managers Awake at Night," presentation for a private client (September 8, 2016)
- Panelist, "Social Media and the Workplace: What Every Employer Needs To Consider," Seyfarth Shaw Breakfast Briefing (March 22, 2016)
- Employment Law 101 – Illinois Chamber of Commerce (March 2016)
- Data Privacy: Ethics and Law – Northwestern University Roundtable on Talent Analytics and Workforce Science (October 2015)
- Panelist, "Social Media: Pitfalls and Legal Issues in the Workplace," Illinois Chamber of Commerce Webinar (July 30, 2015)
- Social Media in the Workplace, multiple presentations for private clients (2013-2014)
- "10,000 Small Business Scholars Program," Employment Law Clinic – GoldmanSachs (2012-2014)
- "Job Descriptions: So Many Reasons to Love Them," Presentation for the IASB/IASA/IASBO, Joint Annual Conference (2012).
- "Job Descriptions, Interviewing and Hiring: Best Practices," presentation for the Metropolitan Chicago Healthcare Counsel (2012)
- "Job Descriptions and Recruiting," presentation for a private client (2012)
- "Litigating, Defending, and Preventing Employment Discrimination Cases: Practice Updates for the Illinois Human Rights Act," (panel discussion 2011)
- "Conducting Effective Workplace Investigations," presentations for a private client as well as the Center for Competitive Management (2010)
- "Strategic Use of Summary Judgment in Employment Law," presentation for the Illinois State Bar Association (2010)
- "Employment Law Update," presentation for the Chicago Area Health Care Recruiters (2010, 2009 and 2008)
- "Avoiding Sexual Harassment Claims," presentation for Robert Morris College (2009 and 2008)
- "Conducting workplace investigations," presentation for The Lorman Group (2008)
- "Employment Law Update," presentation for The Lorman Group (2008)
- "Who wants to be an HR Millionaire?," (DuPage County SHRM) (2008)
- "Defending cases against the EEOC (agency and federal court practice)," presentation for the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education (2008)
- "Labor & Employment Law Issues for Non-Profit Organizations," presentation for The Dollinger Group (2007)
- "Proper Use of Protective Orders," presentation for the Illinois State Bar Association (2007)
- "Employment Law Update," presentation for The Lorman Group (2008)
- "Who wants to be an HR Millionaire?," (DuPage County SHRM) (2008)
- "Defending cases against the EEOC (agency and federal court practice)," presentation for the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education (2008)
- "Labor & Employment Law Issues for Non-Profit Organizations," presentation for The Dollinger Group (2007)
- "Proper Use of Protective Orders," presentation for the Illinois State Bar Association (2007)
Media Mentions
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Media Mentions
- Quoted, "Protecting Pregnant Women in the Workplace," EHS Today (October 5, 2018)
- Quoted in, "The Yelp Issue," Human Resource Executive (February 25, 2016)
- Quoted in, "Should a Worker be Fired for Calling Her CEO Stingy?," SHRM (February 24, 2016)
Civic & Charitable
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Civic & Charitable
- Board of Trustees - Equip for Equality Illinois (2019-present)
- Fenwick High School Rugby Football Club treasurer (2017-present)
Erin knows that success looks different to each client, so she helps them navigate through complex (and often personal) employment decisions to reach their best possible outcome.
More About Erin
For over 20 years, Erin has guided employers through the life cycle of an employee—from onboarding, coaching and training, and performance management, to exit strategy. There is no one way to resolve workplace issues, so understanding what success looks like to each client is an important part of Erin's philosophy. She takes the time to get to know her clients, to understand what their risk tolerances are, and what the legal or HR professionals need in order to be successful partners to their constituents.
Since preventative measures do not always go as planned, Erin also understands the importance of preparation and partnering with clients to create a strong litigation defense strategy that achieves the right outcome, matches the employer’s success expectations, and provides peace of mind to managers and executives.
A seasoned trial attorney, Erin has achieved impressive results for her clients (regardless of where that dispute originated), including:
- A complete defense verdict in a federal jury trial (Ohio, 2022) involving allegations of race and disability discrimination and retaliation.
- A complete defense verdict in a state court jury trial (Missouri, 2022) involving allegations of disability discrimination and retaliation.
- A complete defense verdict in a federal jury trial (Indiana, 2021) involving allegations of disability discrimination and retaliation.
- A complete defense verdict in a federal jury trial (Pennsylvania, 2019) involving allegations of race and gender discrimination.
- A federal court jury award of less than $15,000, when the plaintiff's pre-trial demand was more than $1 million (Florida, 2014) in a breach of contract action.
- A complete defense verdict in a federal jury trial (Minnesota, 2012) involving allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation.
After close to 20 years with Seyfarth, Erin has worked hard to get to know the talented array of Seyfarth attorneys and professionals throughout the firm and across its practice groups. She has developed strong personal ties with attorneys in every Seyfarth office, so she knows who to call when a client has a jurisdiction-specific query or a question outside of the L&E space.
Since preventative measures do not always go as planned, Erin also understands the importance of preparation and partnering with clients to create a strong litigation defense strategy that achieves the right outcome, matches the employer’s success expectations, and provides peace of mind to managers and executives.
A seasoned trial attorney, Erin has achieved impressive results for her clients (regardless of where that dispute originated), including:
- A complete defense verdict in a federal jury trial (Ohio, 2022) involving allegations of race and disability discrimination and retaliation.
- A complete defense verdict in a state court jury trial (Missouri, 2022) involving allegations of disability discrimination and retaliation.
- A complete defense verdict in a federal jury trial (Indiana, 2021) involving allegations of disability discrimination and retaliation.
- A complete defense verdict in a federal jury trial (Pennsylvania, 2019) involving allegations of race and gender discrimination.
- A federal court jury award of less than $15,000, when the plaintiff's pre-trial demand was more than $1 million (Florida, 2014) in a breach of contract action.
- A complete defense verdict in a federal jury trial (Minnesota, 2012) involving allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation.
After close to 20 years with Seyfarth, Erin has worked hard to get to know the talented array of Seyfarth attorneys and professionals throughout the firm and across its practice groups. She has developed strong personal ties with attorneys in every Seyfarth office, so she knows who to call when a client has a jurisdiction-specific query or a question outside of the L&E space.
Education
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Education
- JD, Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Labor and Employment Law CertificateWith honors
Moot Court Honor Society (member, 1997-1999; board member, 1998-1999) - MS, Loyola University Chicago
Industrial Relations - BS, Marquette University
Economics and Marketing
Admissions
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Admissions
- Illinois
Courts
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Courts
- US Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
- US Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
- US Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
- US District Court, District of Colorado
- US District Court, Middle District of Florida
- US District Court, Northern District of Illinois (Trial Bar)
- US District Court, Northern District of Indiana
- US District Court, Southern District of Indiana
- US District Court, District of Kansas
- US District Court, Western District of Kentucky
- US District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
- US District Court, Western District of Michigan
- US District Court, District of Minnesota
- US District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
- US District Court, Western District of Missouri
- US District Court, District of Nevada
- US District Court, Northern District of Ohio
- US District Court, Southern District of Ohio
- US District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- US District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania
- US District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania
- US District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
- US District Court, District of Montana
- US District Court, Northern District of Iowa
Related Services
Related Services
Related Key Industries
Related Key Industries
Related Trends
Related News & Insights
-
Blog Post
Dec 12, 2024
Imminent Employment Law Changes for Illinois Employers
-
Blog Post
Oct 30, 2024
Seventh Circuit: A “Do-Over” Is Not an Accommodation
-
Blog Post
Dec 12, 2023
Will the “Spirits” of the Holiday Haunt You?
-
Media Mentions
12/04/2023
Erin Dougherty Foley Discusses Weight Bias at Work in SHRM and ASIS International
Select Recognition
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Select Recognition
- Crain’s Chicago Business’ Notable Litigators & Trial Attorneys (2023)
- Seyfarth Shaw Pro Bono All-Star, employment and litigation (2008-present)
Leadership & Professional Affiliations
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Leadership & Professional Affiliations
- National Association of Women Lawyers
- American Bar Association (Labor and Employment Law Section, Committee on Employee Rights and Responsibilities)
- Partnership for a Connected Illinois (PCI), Board Member
- Equip for Equality Illinois, Board of Trustees
- Chicago-Kent College of Law Mentoring Program
- River Forest Tennis Club, director (2020); master planning committee (2022-present)
Publications
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Publications
- Erin manages and edits Seyfarth’s Employment Law Lookout Blog (since 2013)
- Co-Author, "An Age Old Problem: Age Discrimination Cases in the Workplace," Employment Law Lookout Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 9, 2021)
- Co-Author, "Age and “Sex-Plus” Discrimination Claims Against Casino Highlight Considerations To Avoid Gambling When Implementing Layoffs," Employment Law Lookout Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 14, 2021)
- Co-Author, "Top Takeaways from Crain’s Hospital CEO Webinar 'Health Care Beyond the Hospital'," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 11, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Disability Suit Where No Evidence that Disability Was 'But For' Cause of Position Elimination," Employment Law Lookout Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 28, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Considerations for Employers Returning To Work Amidst Social Unrest and COVID-19," Employment Law Lookout Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 18, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Happy Birthday to Us! Employment Law Lookout Blog’s Seventh Year Anniversary – A Look Back at our Top Posts," Employment Law Lookout Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 17, 2020)
- Co-Author, "What To Do When Employee Misconduct And Protected Activity Collide?," Employment Law Lookout Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 29, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Eighth Circuit Maintains High Bar for Hostile Work Environment Claims," Employment Law Lookout Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 10, 2020)
- Co-Author, "IDHR Releases Guidance on Workplace Transparency Act Compliance, Promises Model Training In February," Employment Law Lookout Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 28, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Sixth Circuit 'Regarded As' ADA case — When Reality and Perception Collide," Employment Law Lookout Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 18, 2019)
- Co-Author, "7th Circuit Rules that Extreme Obesity is Not an ADA Impairment (at Least on These Facts)," Employment Law Lookout Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 9, 2019)
- Co-Author, "Use It or Lose It: Supreme Court Rules that Failure to Exhaust Defense Must be Prompt," Employment Law Lookout Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 13, 2019)
- Co-Author, "Breakfast Briefing – ERISA in 2019: What Employers Need To Know," Employment Law Lookout Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 30, 2019)
- Co-Author, "It’s Not A Choice – The DOL Emphasizes That Employers Must Designate FMLA Leave When It Applies," Employment Law Lookout Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 26, 2019)
- Co-Author, "Biometric Privacy: Is Facebook At Wrong?," HR.com (March 1, 2019)
- Co-Author, "What’s Happening?? Recent changes to the Illinois Human Rights Act," Employment Law Lookout Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 26, 2019)
- Co-Author, "Rumor Has It–Workplace Gossip About Female 'Sleeping Her Way To The Top' Could Be Sex Discrimination," Employment Law Lookout Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 19, 2019)
- Co-Author, "Clarity on the Illinois Biometric Privacy Act, The Supreme Court Weighs In," Employment Law Lookout Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 31, 2019)
- Co-Author, "The ADA Does Not Obligate Employers To Make On-The-Spot Accommodations Of The Employee’s Choosing," Employment Law Lookout Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 8, 2019)
- Co-Author, "Ninth Circuit Expands 'Regarded-As' Disabled Standard," Employment Law Lookout Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 11, 2018)
- Co-Author, "Actions Taken in Violation of State Law May Not Be Protected Activities Under Title VII," Employment Law Lookout Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 4, 2018)
- Co-Author, "Seyfarth Legal Forum and CLE: 2018 Highlights and a Look Ahead to 2019," Employment Law Lookout Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 26, 2018)
- Co-Author, "Workplace Hazards and Pregnancy – What’s an Employer to Do?," Employment Law Lookout Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 13, 2018)
- Co-Author, "Washington State Releases Guide on Pregnancy Accommodations," Employment Law Lookout Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 11, 2018)
- Co-Author, "Insights from the Trenches: Proven Strategies to Combat Harassment in 2018 from Seyfarth Shaw at Work (SSAW)," Employment Law Lookout Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 21, 2017)
- Co-Author, "Preventing #MeToo in the Workplace: How Employers Talk the Talk And Walk the Walk," Employment Law Lookout Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 15, 2017)
- Authentication in Evidence of Electronically Stored Information, Publication and Presentation, Mid-Winter Meeting, ABA Section of Employment Law, Employee Rights And Responsibilities Committee (2014)
- Author, "Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Recognizes Associational Disability Discrimination Under Massachusetts Law," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 23, 2013); One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 23, 2013)
- Managing Editor, Employment Law Lookout, Seyfarth Shaw LLP Workplace Counseling blog
- Chapter Editor, "Problems In Health Care Law: 10th Edition," Jones & Bartlett publishers (2012)
- Co-Author, "The Legal Ambiguities of Social Media," LRP Publications (May 29, 2012)
- Chapter Editor, BNA’s Family and Medical Leave Act Treatise and yearly Supplement/updates (2006-2009)
Presentations
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Presentations
- Coordinator and Moderator of Seyfarth’s Chicago office Quarterly Breakfast Briefings
- Co-Speaker, "Wellness Check Up: Diagnosing the New Normal," Seyfarth Event, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 12, 2023)
- Co-Presenter, "ERISA in 2019: What Employers Need To Know," Breakfast Briefing, Seyfarth Shaw LLP, Chicago, IL (May 15, 2019)
- Co-Presenter, "2018 Highlights and a Look Ahead to 2019," Legal Forum and CLE, Seyfarth Shaw LLP, Chicago, IL (December 6, 2018)
- Moderator, Chicago Office Quarterly Breakfast Briefings (2017 to present)
- "Using Biometric Technology Wisely: How to Avoid Becoming The Next Target In A Lawsuit Concerning The Collection and Retention of Biometric Data," Webinar, presented by Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 16, 2017)
- "The Top Ten Things that Should Be Keeping HR Managers Awake at Night," presentation for a private client (September 8, 2016)
- Panelist, "Social Media and the Workplace: What Every Employer Needs To Consider," Seyfarth Shaw Breakfast Briefing (March 22, 2016)
- Employment Law 101 – Illinois Chamber of Commerce (March 2016)
- Data Privacy: Ethics and Law – Northwestern University Roundtable on Talent Analytics and Workforce Science (October 2015)
- Panelist, "Social Media: Pitfalls and Legal Issues in the Workplace," Illinois Chamber of Commerce Webinar (July 30, 2015)
- Social Media in the Workplace, multiple presentations for private clients (2013-2014)
- "10,000 Small Business Scholars Program," Employment Law Clinic – GoldmanSachs (2012-2014)
- "Job Descriptions: So Many Reasons to Love Them," Presentation for the IASB/IASA/IASBO, Joint Annual Conference (2012).
- "Job Descriptions, Interviewing and Hiring: Best Practices," presentation for the Metropolitan Chicago Healthcare Counsel (2012)
- "Job Descriptions and Recruiting," presentation for a private client (2012)
- "Litigating, Defending, and Preventing Employment Discrimination Cases: Practice Updates for the Illinois Human Rights Act," (panel discussion 2011)
- "Conducting Effective Workplace Investigations," presentations for a private client as well as the Center for Competitive Management (2010)
- "Strategic Use of Summary Judgment in Employment Law," presentation for the Illinois State Bar Association (2010)
- "Employment Law Update," presentation for the Chicago Area Health Care Recruiters (2010, 2009 and 2008)
- "Avoiding Sexual Harassment Claims," presentation for Robert Morris College (2009 and 2008)
- "Conducting workplace investigations," presentation for The Lorman Group (2008)
- "Employment Law Update," presentation for The Lorman Group (2008)
- "Who wants to be an HR Millionaire?," (DuPage County SHRM) (2008)
- "Defending cases against the EEOC (agency and federal court practice)," presentation for the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education (2008)
- "Labor & Employment Law Issues for Non-Profit Organizations," presentation for The Dollinger Group (2007)
- "Proper Use of Protective Orders," presentation for the Illinois State Bar Association (2007)
- "Employment Law Update," presentation for The Lorman Group (2008)
- "Who wants to be an HR Millionaire?," (DuPage County SHRM) (2008)
- "Defending cases against the EEOC (agency and federal court practice)," presentation for the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education (2008)
- "Labor & Employment Law Issues for Non-Profit Organizations," presentation for The Dollinger Group (2007)
- "Proper Use of Protective Orders," presentation for the Illinois State Bar Association (2007)
Media Mentions
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Media Mentions
- Quoted, "Protecting Pregnant Women in the Workplace," EHS Today (October 5, 2018)
- Quoted in, "The Yelp Issue," Human Resource Executive (February 25, 2016)
- Quoted in, "Should a Worker be Fired for Calling Her CEO Stingy?," SHRM (February 24, 2016)
Civic & Charitable
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Civic & Charitable
- Board of Trustees - Equip for Equality Illinois (2019-present)
- Fenwick High School Rugby Football Club treasurer (2017-present)