The practice at Vedder, an ‘outstanding and highly accomplished team of attorneys’, has a solid track record defending and prosecuting before federal and state courts in labor and employment disputes. The group is well-equipped to handle unfair competition claims, wrongful termination, and wage and hour class actions, as well as allegations of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Its strong track record has amassed an impressive and expanding client roster, which is made up of household names from the oil and gas, retail, and healthcare sectors. The department is under the capable leadership of Chicago’s Elizabeth Hall, an expert in single plaintiff and class actions involving breach of contract, invasion of privacy, and FMLA violations. Alongside Hall in Chicago is Nicholas Anaclerio, who stands out for his jury trial prowess, while on the medical leave and disability accommodations fronts, Miami’s Kimberley Lunetta is the name to note. Los Angeles-based Candice Zee specializes in unfair labor practices claims.
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Testimonials
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- The Vedder team has been our go-to counsel for employment and contract matters for several years now. We have worked with many associates, partners, and paralegals in those aspects of the law. Their people are knowledgeable, accessible, and always friendly and understanding. Advice or instruction has always been provided with the view of the employer and employee in any case.
Key clients
- ArrowMark Partners
- AAR Corp
- Ferrara Candy Company
- Choreo
- Jelly Belly
- Hat World, Inc.
- Adventist Health
- International Vitamin Corporation
- Open Text, Inc.
- Sonendo
- University of Southern California
- Canvas Worldwide
Work highlights
Represented Hat World, Inc. in a putative class action.
Represented Choreo in the prosecution of a breach of customer non-solicitation and non-service agreements by former employees who resigned simultaneously for a competitor.
Represented Ferrara Candy Company in a collective action lawsuit for unpaid overtime and minimum wages in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act filed in Northern District of Illinois.
Practice head
Elizabeth Hall
Other key lawyers
Nicholas Anaclerio; Kimberley Lunetta; Candice Zee; Thomas Petrides; John Guyette; Michael Wahlander; James Looby; Alex Weinstein