JohnDrury
Partner
Labor & Employment
jdrury@seyfarth.com
John focuses on all aspects of employment defense, including litigation and counseling.
More About John
John's employment litigation practice includes single-plaintiff and class action employment discrimination and harassment cases in state and federal courts across the country. John frequently defends employers in cases involving allegations of sex, race, and national origin discrimination, retaliation, and harassment under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; state laws, allegations of discrimination, retaliation and reasonable accommodation issues under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); allegations of age discrimination under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA); and claims under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). John also has significant experience defending employers against claims of defamation and other tort-based common law claims.
John's practice has an emphasis on the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and state laws addressing background screening. He has significant experience representing employers and providers (consumer reporting agencies and resellers) of background information in single-plaintiff and class action claims brought under the FCRA. In addition, John frequently counsels employers and providers on compliance requirements under the FCRA and related state laws.
John has argued cases in the Seventh Circuit and in federal district courts and state courts.
John's practice has an emphasis on the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and state laws addressing background screening. He has significant experience representing employers and providers (consumer reporting agencies and resellers) of background information in single-plaintiff and class action claims brought under the FCRA. In addition, John frequently counsels employers and providers on compliance requirements under the FCRA and related state laws.
John has argued cases in the Seventh Circuit and in federal district courts and state courts.
- JD, Northwestern University School of Law
Cum laude
- BA, Marquette University
- Illinois
- Wisconsin
- US Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
- US Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
- US Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
- US District Court, District of Colorado
- US District Court, Northern District of Illinois
- US District Court, Southern District of Illinois
- US District Court, Northern District of Indiana
- US District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
- US District Court, District of North Dakota
- US District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
- US District Court, Western District of Wisconsin
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Speaking Engagement
Sep 13, 2022
John Drury and Robert Szyba to Present "End User Perspective on 'Barriers to Employment': Ban-the-Box, Drug Testing, Artificial Intelligence and Beyond" at 2022 PBSA Annual Conference
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Attorney Publication
Dec 3, 2021
John Drury and Pamela Devata authored an article in Today's General Counsel
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Legal Update
Jun 25, 2021
“No Concrete Harm, No Standing”: Supreme Court Holds That Class Members Who Suffer No Concrete Harm From Statutory Violation Do Not Have Article III Standing And Cannot Recover Damages In Federal Court.
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Legal Update
Mar 30, 2021
Illinois Enacts Law Providing Enhanced Employment Protections to Individuals With Criminal Convictions
- Co-Author, "'No Concrete Harm, No Standing': Supreme Court Holds That Class Members Who Suffer No Concrete Harm From Statutory Violation Do Not Have Article III Standing And Cannot Recover Damages In Federal Court.," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 25, 2021)
- Co-Author, "Illinois Enacts Law Providing Enhanced Employment Protections to Individuals With Criminal Convictions," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 30, 2021)
- Co-Author, "The Ninth Circuit Demands Simplicity: Background Check Disclosure Forms That Contain State-Law Notices or Improper Grammar Violate the FCRA," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 31, 2019)
- Co-Author, "California Supreme Court Upholds Constitutionality of State Consumer Reporting Statute," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 27, 2018)
- Co-Author, "Oregon To Join The Growing National Trend To 'Ban The Box' In Hiring Practices," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 29, 2015)
- Co-Author, "Georgia Governor’s Executive Order Latest in Growing National Trend to “Ban The Box” in Hiring Practices," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 25, 2015)
- "Why Complying With ERISA Section 404(c)'s Safe Harbor For Participant-Directed Plans Is Worth The Effort For Plan Sponsors And Fiduciaries," Benefits Law Journal, Vol. 23, No. 1 (Spring 2010)
- "Court Finds A Trap Hidden In Separation Agreements," The National Law Journal, Vol. 28, No. 18 (January 9, 2006)
John focuses on all aspects of employment defense, including litigation and counseling.
More About John
John's employment litigation practice includes single-plaintiff and class action employment discrimination and harassment cases in state and federal courts across the country. John frequently defends employers in cases involving allegations of sex, race, and national origin discrimination, retaliation, and harassment under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; state laws, allegations of discrimination, retaliation and reasonable accommodation issues under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); allegations of age discrimination under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA); and claims under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). John also has significant experience defending employers against claims of defamation and other tort-based common law claims.
John's practice has an emphasis on the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and state laws addressing background screening. He has significant experience representing employers and providers (consumer reporting agencies and resellers) of background information in single-plaintiff and class action claims brought under the FCRA. In addition, John frequently counsels employers and providers on compliance requirements under the FCRA and related state laws.
John has argued cases in the Seventh Circuit and in federal district courts and state courts.
John's practice has an emphasis on the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and state laws addressing background screening. He has significant experience representing employers and providers (consumer reporting agencies and resellers) of background information in single-plaintiff and class action claims brought under the FCRA. In addition, John frequently counsels employers and providers on compliance requirements under the FCRA and related state laws.
John has argued cases in the Seventh Circuit and in federal district courts and state courts.
- JD, Northwestern University School of Law
Cum laude
- BA, Marquette University
- Illinois
- Wisconsin
- US Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
- US Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
- US Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
- US District Court, District of Colorado
- US District Court, Northern District of Illinois
- US District Court, Southern District of Illinois
- US District Court, Northern District of Indiana
- US District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
- US District Court, District of North Dakota
- US District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
- US District Court, Western District of Wisconsin
Related Services
Blogs
Related News & Insights
-
Speaking Engagement
Sep 13, 2022
John Drury and Robert Szyba to Present "End User Perspective on 'Barriers to Employment': Ban-the-Box, Drug Testing, Artificial Intelligence and Beyond" at 2022 PBSA Annual Conference
-
Attorney Publication
Dec 3, 2021
John Drury and Pamela Devata authored an article in Today's General Counsel
-
Legal Update
Jun 25, 2021
“No Concrete Harm, No Standing”: Supreme Court Holds That Class Members Who Suffer No Concrete Harm From Statutory Violation Do Not Have Article III Standing And Cannot Recover Damages In Federal Court.
-
Legal Update
Mar 30, 2021
Illinois Enacts Law Providing Enhanced Employment Protections to Individuals With Criminal Convictions
- Co-Author, "'No Concrete Harm, No Standing': Supreme Court Holds That Class Members Who Suffer No Concrete Harm From Statutory Violation Do Not Have Article III Standing And Cannot Recover Damages In Federal Court.," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 25, 2021)
- Co-Author, "Illinois Enacts Law Providing Enhanced Employment Protections to Individuals With Criminal Convictions," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 30, 2021)
- Co-Author, "The Ninth Circuit Demands Simplicity: Background Check Disclosure Forms That Contain State-Law Notices or Improper Grammar Violate the FCRA," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 31, 2019)
- Co-Author, "California Supreme Court Upholds Constitutionality of State Consumer Reporting Statute," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 27, 2018)
- Co-Author, "Oregon To Join The Growing National Trend To 'Ban The Box' In Hiring Practices," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 29, 2015)
- Co-Author, "Georgia Governor’s Executive Order Latest in Growing National Trend to “Ban The Box” in Hiring Practices," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 25, 2015)
- "Why Complying With ERISA Section 404(c)'s Safe Harbor For Participant-Directed Plans Is Worth The Effort For Plan Sponsors And Fiduciaries," Benefits Law Journal, Vol. 23, No. 1 (Spring 2010)
- "Court Finds A Trap Hidden In Separation Agreements," The National Law Journal, Vol. 28, No. 18 (January 9, 2006)