Experience

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  Laner Muchin, Ltd.

  • Partner

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  Laner Muchin, Ltd.

  • Greater Chicago Area

  • Partner

    • 1997 - Present
    • Greater Chicago Area

    Below are representative samples of the types of matters I handle on behalf of Laner Muchin clients:Negotiating collective bargaining agreements for bargaining units from four (4) to approximately 37,000 employees under the framework of the National Labor Relations Board, the Illinois Labor Relations Board, and the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board.Defending employers before various labor relations boards in complex unfair labor practice and representation cases.Providing labor and employment-related advice to a wide range of clients from small private sector entities to large public entities; advising on matters of collective bargaining; compliance with FMLA, ADA and other employment statutes; advising on matters of employee discipline and termination, employment contracts, policies, handbooks, and related matters.Defending employers in employment discrimination, harassment and retaliation cases before administrative agencies.Representing employers in the Appellate Court on matters originating in various labor relations boards.Providing training to executives and managers on a range of labor and employment-related topics including collective bargaining, union avoidance, discrimination and harassment, hiring, effective documentation and discipline practices and a variety of other labor and employment-related topics.