About

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Baker McKenzie is the only law firm in Illinois to provide "one stop" domestic and international employment law counseling, litigation and transactions representation. Our Labor and Employment (L&E) practice is notably capable of handling all of the employment, compensation and mobility issues involved in multijurisdictional business change. Clients come to us for our support when expanding into new jurisdictions; managing cross-border workplace compliance (e.g., handbooks/policies, Global Codes of Conduct, whistle-blower hotlines, supply chains, internal investigations, pay equity compliance, etc.); structuring employee mobility programs; strategizing and implementing rationalizations, restructurings and reductions in force; implementing data privacy and HR data protection programs; advising on cross-border transactions and to lead on impactful disputes and investigations, as outlined further below.

 

Our experienced L&E trial lawyers based in Illinois have the unique capability to handle complex, litigation and frequently represent clients in individual and collective actions, arbitrations, mediations, at trial, and through other alternative dispute resolution proceedings. Importantly, beyond litigating matters, we try and win cases -- in the last 12-24 months have tried cases to defense verdicts in federal and state courts and before arbitration tribunals (FINRA, AAA, JAMS, etc.).

Chambers Review

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Labor & Employment: The Elite - Illinois
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Band 5
What the team is known for

Baker McKenzie maintains particular strengths in relation to complex class actions. The group is experienced in handling cases pertaining to the FLSA and FCRA. It acts for a distinguished roster of multinational clients, and attracts praise for its cross-border expertise and international focus.

Work Highlights

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  • Baker McKenzie obtained a full victory for Flint Group in a lawsuit brought against them by a former employee, who had brought forth discrimination and retaliation claims in relation to being placed on a performance improvement plan.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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William Dugan
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William Dugan
Head of Labor & Employment
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William Dugan serves as chair of the US contentious employment group at Baker McKenzie. He regularly represents management in disputes, including discrimination and harassment allegations, trade secret misappropriation and whistle-blower claims.

"Bill is fantastic -  he is highly experienced and he understands the role of in-house counsel and how best to support his clients."

"He has become a trusted counselor. He is both very knowledgeable of the law and has a keen sense of emotional intelligence."

"Bill is an excellent lawyer and a delight to work with."

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William Dugan
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William Dugan
Head of Labor & Employment
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Members

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Elizabeth Ebersole

William Dugan

William Dugan

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