Atty. Erika E. Pedersen
Order of the Coif. Author: "You Only Get What You Can Pay For: Dziubak v.
Employment Discrimination & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 31+ Years Experience
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About Erika E. Pedersen at a Glance
Erika E. Pedersen is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Pedersen & Weinstein LLP. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on discrimination, sexual harassment, employment, employment contracts, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1995), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1996), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1998). Educated at DePaul University College of Law (J.D., 1995) and Northern Illinois University (B.A., 1992). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chicago Bar Association National Employment Lawyers Association. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Erika E. Pedersen
Order of the Coif
Author
- "You Only Get What You Can Pay For: Dziubak v
- Mott and its Warning to the Indigent Defendant," 44 DePaul L. Rev. 499 (1995)
Practice Areas Explained
Erika E. Pedersen's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Erika E. Pedersen handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Workplace Discrimination in Chicago
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Sexual Harassment in Chicago
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Employment Law in Chicago
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Employment Contracts in Chicago
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Civil Litigation in Chicago
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose Erika E. Pedersen
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Erika E. Pedersen's practice in the field of discrimination, sexual harassment, employment, employment contracts, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Erika E. Pedersen brings 31+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Illinois, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit, Erika E. Pedersen can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering discrimination, sexual harassment, and employment, Erika E. Pedersen can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Erika E. Pedersen attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Erika E. Pedersen Handles in Chicago
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