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Chapter 1 — Race Discrimination
I. Introduction
II. Selection Decisions: Hiring and Promotion Policies and Procedures
III. Seniority Systems
IV. Affirmative Action and Reverse Discrimination
V. Discipline and Discharge
Chapter 2 — National Origin Discrimination
III. [2.3] Applicable Laws
IV. [2.18] Particular Forms of National Origin Discrimination
V. Legality of Various Employer Justifications
Chapter 3 — Religious Discrimination
II. United States and Illinois Constitutions
V. Title VII
VI. Illinois Human Rights Act
Chapter 4 — Sex Discrimination and Harassment
I. Introduction
II. [4.3] Sexual Harassment
III. [4.12] Employer Liability for Harassment
IV. [4.17] Sexually Harassing Conduct
V. [4.22] Sex Discrimination Issues
Chapter 5 — Age Discrimination
II. United States Constitution
III. Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967
IV. Illinois Human Rights Act
Chapter 6 — Employment Discrimination Based on Disability
II. Federal Claims
III. State Claims
Chapter 7 — How an Employer Can Minimize Employment Discrimination Risks
Chapter 8 — Rights, Remedies, and Procedures Under Illinois Law
II. Illinois Antidiscrimination Provisions
III. Coverage of the Illinois Human Rights Act
IV. [8.33] Procedure Under the Illinois Human Rights Act
V. Remedies Under the Illinois Human Rights Act
VII. Effect of Other State Proceedings And Laws on Illinois Human Rights Act Claims
Chapter 9 — EEOC and Federal Court Practice and Procedure
II. Procedures Before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
III. Litigation
Chapter 10 — Federal Remedies in Employment Discrimination Actions
III. [10.3] Preliminary and Intermediary Relief: Temporary Restraining Orders and Preliminary Injunctions
IV. Final Relief
Chapter 11 — Employment Discrimination Law in the Public Sector
II. Primary Federal Statutes Addressing Employment Discrimination
IV. Federal Constitutional Protections in the Public Sector
Chapter 12 — How To Evaluate and Investigate a Discrimination Case from the Plaintiff and Defense Perspectives
II. Screening Employment Discrimination Cases
III. Fees and Fee Agreements
IV. Investigation of Employment Discrimination Claims
V. Settlement of Employment Discrimination CasesJessica E. Chang is a Partner at Aronberg Goldgehn Davis & Garmisa in Chicago, where she focuses on employment. She is the Treasurer of the Korean American Bar Association of Chicago. Ms. Chang received her B.A. magna cum laude from Kyunghee University and her J.D. from Chicago-Kent College of Law.
Davina Rae DiPaolo is an associate at Loftus & Eisenberg, Ltd in Chicago, where she focuses on employment civil rights. She was named a Super Lawyer and a Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine in 2024. Ms. DiPaolo received her B.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and her J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School. She was a J.D. Visiting Scholar at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law in Fall 2019 and Spring 2020. She was a Maynard Pirsig Best Brief Nominee, a Best Oralist Nominee, a PILI Grant Recipient, a Diversity and Excellence Scholarship Recipient, and she received Legal Writing Honors.
Amy Moor Gaylord is a Partner at Akerman LLP in Chicago, where she focuses on labor and employment law. She is a Fellow of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers, the President of the Chicago Chapter of the Labor and Employment Relations Association, a member of the American Bar Association’s Section of Labor and Employment Law, and former Employer Co-Chair (2020 – 2022) of the Section’s Committee on the Development of the Law under the NLRA. Ms. Gaylord received her B.A. from the Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations where she was the Judge William B. Groat Scholar for Outstanding Student in Industrial and Labor Relations and her J.D. with honors from the University of Illinois College of Law.
Victoria L. Gray is Senior Counsel to Troester Sharpe, P.C., in Northbrook, where she focuses on labor and employment law. She is a member of the Black Women Lawyers Association of Chicago and the Seminole County Bar Association and an adjunct professor at DePaul University College of Law. Ms. Gray received her J.D. from Chicago-Kent College of Law, where she was a member of the Order of the Coif and the Law Review Senior Editor.
Ryan A. Haasis a Principal and General Counsel at Chuhak & Tecson, P.C., in Chicago, where he focuses on employment counseling and litigation and professional responsibility. He is a member of the Federal, American, Illinois State, and Chicago Bar Associations and the Society for Human Resource Management. He was named an Illinois Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine in 2010, 2013, and 2014, a Super Lawyer in 2023, 2024, and 2026, and a Leading Lawyer in 2020 – 2022 and 2024 – 2025. Mr. Haas received his B.A. from American University, his M.A. from California State University, San Francisco, and his J.D. from Loyola University College of Law.
Brian A. Hartsteinis a Partner at Quarles & Brady LLP in Chicago, where he focuses on labor and employment law. Mr. Hartstein received his B.S. from Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations and his J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center.
Lee J. Hurwitz is a Member at Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice LLC in Belleville, where he concentrates his practice in product liability, toxic torts, and trucking. He is a member of the Claims and Litigation Membership Alliance and DRI and was named an Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star. Mr. Hurwitz received his B.A. from Indiana University Bloomington and his J.D. from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law.
Daniel Y. Kim is an associate at Littler Mendelson P.C. in Chicago, where he focuses on labor and employment law. He is a Board Member of the Korean American Bar Association and an Honorary Board Member of the Asian American Bar Association. He was a Fellow of the National Employment Law Council in 2021 and 2023. Mr. Kim received his B.A. from George Washington University and his J.D. cum laude from the University of Notre Dame Law School.
Robert C. Long is a Shareholder of Littler Mendelson P.C. in Chicago, where he focuses on labor and employment law. He is a member of the American and Chicago Bar Associations. He is a Fellow of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers, and he was awarded a AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell. Mr. Long received his B.A. magna cum laude from Knox College and his J.D. from Harvard University.
Michael R. Luchsinger is Of Counsel to Jackson Lewis P.C. in Chicago. He is a member of the Chicago Bar Association. Mr. Luchsinger received his B.S. from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and his J.D. from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law.
Jake E. Maginn is an associate at Troester Sharpe, P.C., in Northbrook, where he focuses on labor and employment. He is a member of the Chicago Bar Association and a contributing author to the Illinois State Bar Association. Mr. Maginn received his B.A. from the University of Notre Dame and his J.D. cum laude from Loyola University Chicago School of Law where he was the Lead Articles Editor of the Loyola University Chicago Law Journal.
Abigail C. Rogers is a Partner at Engler Callaway Baasten & Sraga, LLC, in Oak Brook, where she focuses on labor and employment law. She has been named a Leading Lawyer. Ms. Rogers received her B.A. from Miami University and her J.D. from the DePaul University College of Law.
Gregory J. Scandaglia is a Cofounding Partner at Scandaglia Ryan, in Chicago, where he has an active white-collar criminal defense and antitrust consulting and complex commercial litigation practice. Mr. Scandaglia is admitted to practice at the Federal Bar for the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, the Northern District of Illinois, the Central District of Illinois, and the Eastern District of Michigan as well as the Federal Trial Bar for the Northern District of Illinois and Illinois State Bar. He has been selected as an Illinois Super Lawyer and Leading Lawyer in the area of business litigation. Mr. Scandaglia received his B.A. from State University of New York at Stony Brook and his J.D. from American University Washington College of Law.
Catherine L. Seidelman is Senior Counsel to Clark Baird Smith LLP in Rosemont, where she focuses on labor and employment law. She is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association. Ms. Seidelman received her B.A. from Marquette University and her J.D. for the Indiana University Maurer School of Law.
Nathan A. Shine is a Partner at Martenson, Hasbrouck & Simon LLP in Chicago, where he focuses on employment including litigation, advice, and counseling. He is a member of LAGBAC, Chicago’s GLBTQ+ Bar Association. Mr. Shine received his B.A. from Northeastern University and his J.D. from Suffolk University Law School.
David J. Tecson is of Counsel to Chuhak & Tecson, P.C., in Chicago, where he focuses on employment, healthcare, litigation, and not-for-profit and tax exempt organizations. He is a member of the American Arbitration Association, American Bar Association, and the American Health Lawyers Association. He was named an Illinois Super Lawyer (2008 – 2015) and a Leading Lawyer (2016 – 2025) and was selected by his peers as a Top Health Lawyer for Chicago Lawyer Magazine (2017 – 2021). Mr. Tecson received his B.S. with honors from Macalester College and his J.D. cum laude from the University of Illinois College of Law.
Roxana M. Underwood is a Partner at Clark Baird Smith LLP in Rosemont, where she focuses on labor and employment law. She is a member of the American Bar Association’s Section of Labor and Employment Law and Co-Chair of the State and Local Government Bargaining and Employment Law Committee. Ms. Underwood received her B.S. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and her J.D. from the Chicago-Kent College of Law.
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