Atty. Jemelle D. Cunningham

Atty. Jemelle D. Cunningham

Jemelle D. Cunningham is a lawyer practicing age discrimination, disability discrimination, discrimination and 3 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 19 yrs experience 19 year
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About Jemelle D. Cunningham at a glance

Jemelle D. Cunningham is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at LAD Law Group, P.C.. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, discrimination, sexual harassment, employment, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2007) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2009). Educated at Northern Illinois University College of Law (J.D., 2007) and Tuskegee University (B.A., 2004). Active member of Chicago Bar Association Black Woman's Lawyer's Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Jemelle D. Cunningham is a lawyer practicing age discrimination, disability discrimination, discrimination and 3 other areas of law
  • Jemelle received a B.A. degree from Tuskegee University in 2004, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • Jemelle practices at LAD Law Group, P.C. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Jemelle D. Cunningham's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jemelle D. Cunningham handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wrongful Termination

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Workplace Discrimination

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Sexual Harassment

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Jemelle D. Cunningham is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jemelle D. Cunningham

Where is Jemelle D. Cunningham's law office located?
Jemelle D. Cunningham's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is LAD Law Group, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jemelle D. Cunningham handle?
Jemelle D. Cunningham focuses on wrongful termination, discrimination, sexual harassment, employment, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Jemelle D. Cunningham practiced law?
Jemelle D. Cunningham has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Jemelle D. Cunningham go to law school?
Jemelle D. Cunningham earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (B.A., 2004).
How can I contact Jemelle D. Cunningham for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northern Illinois University College of Law
- 2007
B.A.
Tuskegee University
- 2004

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2007
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2009

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