Michael Sheehan > McDermott Will & Emery LLP > Chicago, United States > Lawyer Profile

McDermott Will & Emery LLP covers matters concerning union relations, collective bargaining and NLRB negotiations on behalf of major clients operating out of the technology, transportation, alcoholic beverages, airline and arts sectors. Advice and representation around the National Labor Relations Act is another core pillar of the group’s practice. The labor management team is led by Chicago’s Michael Sheehan, while San Francisco’s David Durham provides representation and advice to businesses in all matters involving labor unions. Fellow San Francisco-based attorney Christopher Foster is another key name, leading the firm’s labor subgroup. October 2022 saw the departures of Ron Holland and Ellen Bronchetti.

McDermott Will & Emery LLP‘s team operates out of Chicago and works with executives, in-house counsel and HR departments to protect against workplace problems. The practice is well-versed in advising companies on how to avoid claims of discrimination, wrongful termination and leaves of absence. Michael Sheehan heads the team and advises private and public clients, touching on areas like senior executive exits, sexual harassment claims and whistleblower complaints. Rachel Cowen is experienced in trade secret litigation while Maria Rodriguez advises on employment law compliance.

The team at McDermott Will & Emery LLP focuses on employment litigation and compliance, with the firm offering clients advice on wage and hour cases, both class and single-plaintiff actions, executive compensation disputes, and discrimination work. Michael Sheehan leads the team from Chicago and has a specialty in trade secrets. Julie McConnell continues to develop her partner-level practice. Ellen Bronchetti and Ron Holland left the firm in October 2022.