Atty. John Gerson Levi

Atty. John Gerson Levi

John Gerson Levi is a lawyer practicing executive compensation, labor, employment and immigration, m&a and private equity and 7 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from University of Rochester in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years.

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Profile Summary

About John Gerson Levi at a glance

John Gerson Levi is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Sidley Austin LLP. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on discrimination, employment, immigration, m&a, and wage & hour. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1973), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1973), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1974), and U.S. Supreme Court (1977). Educated at Harvard Law School (LL.M. Harvard, 1973) and University of Rochester (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Gerson Levi is a lawyer practicing executive compensation, labor, employment and immigration, m&a and private equity and 7 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Rochester in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • John practices at Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John Gerson Levi's Areas of Practice

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

Workplace Discrimination

John Gerson Levi is one of 7,100 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in Illinois →

Employment Law

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

John Gerson Levi is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Immigration Law

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Mergers & Acquisitions

John Gerson Levi is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →

Wage & Hour Disputes

John Gerson Levi is one of 4,935 wage & hour attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wage & hour 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 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 John Gerson Levi

Where is John Gerson Levi's law office located?
John Gerson Levi's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Sidley Austin LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Gerson Levi handle?
John Gerson Levi focuses on discrimination, employment, immigration, m&a, wage & hour. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John Gerson Levi practiced law?
John Gerson Levi has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did John Gerson Levi go to law school?
John Gerson Levi earned their education at (LL.M. Harvard, 1973); (B.A., 1969).
How can I contact John Gerson Levi for a consultation?
You can contact John Gerson Levi 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.
What awards or recognition has John Gerson Levi received?
John Gerson Levi's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.M. Harvard
Harvard Law School
- 1973
B.A.
University of Rochester
- 1969

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1973
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1973
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, central District of Illinois
Admitted: 1994

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