Atty. John Conlaeth McIlwee

Atty. John Conlaeth McIlwee

John Conlaeth McIlwee is a lawyer practicing employment litigation, employment class actions, noncompete and trade secrets and 1 other area of law. John received a B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 2006, and has been licensed for 16 years.

Chicago Chicago 16 Years Experience 16 year
Call (224) 561-5634

Profile Summary

About John Conlaeth McIlwee at a glance

John Conlaeth McIlwee is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Baker & Hostetler LLP. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on employment, business, class action, trade secrets, and employment contracts. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2010) and Iowa (2020). Educated at Loyola University School of Law (J.D., 2010) and University of Iowa (B.A., 2006). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John Conlaeth McIlwee is a lawyer practicing employment litigation, employment class actions, noncompete and trade secrets and 1 other area of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 2006, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • John practices at Baker & Hostetler LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John Conlaeth McIlwee's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Conlaeth McIlwee handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

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

John Conlaeth McIlwee is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

John Conlaeth McIlwee is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Class Action

John Conlaeth McIlwee is one of 23,998 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Illinois →

Trade Secrets

John Conlaeth McIlwee is one of 6,133 trade secrets attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trade secrets attorneys in Illinois →

Employment Contracts

John Conlaeth McIlwee is one of 7,092 employment contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment contracts attorneys in Illinois →

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 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.

Looking for additional Illinois attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Chicago or all attorneys in Illinois.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Conlaeth McIlwee

Where is John Conlaeth McIlwee's law office located?
John Conlaeth McIlwee's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Baker & Hostetler LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Conlaeth McIlwee handle?
John Conlaeth McIlwee focuses on employment, business, class action, trade secrets, employment contracts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John Conlaeth McIlwee practiced law?
John Conlaeth McIlwee has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did John Conlaeth McIlwee go to law school?
John Conlaeth McIlwee earned their education at (J.D., 2010); (B.A., 2006).
How can I contact John Conlaeth McIlwee for a consultation?
You can contact John Conlaeth McIlwee directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Loyola University School of Law
- 2010
B.A.
University of Iowa
- 2006

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2010
Iowa
Admitted: 2020

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.