Atty. Kerry Lin Davidson

Atty. Kerry Lin Davidson

Kerry Lin Davidson focuses her practice on labor and employment matters, including employment relations, HR strategies, and traditional labor matters. She has broad experience overseeing legal affairs and complex corporate issues for both public and private organizations.

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About Kerry Lin Davidson at a glance

Kerry Lin Davidson is a employment attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart PC. Educated at Valparaiso University (J.D., 2001). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

Kerry Lin Davidson focuses her practice on labor and employment matters, including employment relations, HR strategies, and traditional labor matters. She has broad experience overseeing legal affairs and complex corporate issues for both public and private organizations.

Kerry has deep experience serving in an executive role as general corporate counsel. Prior to joining Greenberg Traurig, she served as sole leader of both legal and HR/LR functions for a large scrap metal and recycling company, where she provided primary oversight of legal, risk, and compliance matters. In this role, she handled litigation, union negotiations, compliance and training programs, internal investigations, and traditional employee relations matters, including implementation of new policies and incentive programs, as well as ensuring compliance with the labor requirements of U.S. Navy and other long-term customer service contracts. As the chief legal officer, Kerry has often served as a single-point-of-contact and public relations representative, including as primary liaison with U.S. governmental agencies such as EEOC, FEPA, DOL, FBI, NLRB, OSHA, EPA, and their state equivalents. Kerry has also successfully led employer start-up activities and emergency task forces, including in response to ransomware and other privacy threats.

Concentrations
  • Litigation
  • Alternative dispute resolution (ADR)
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Corporate governance
  • HR/LR strategies
  • Policies and training
  • Union and labor relations
  • Investigations

Practice Areas Explained

Kerry Lin Davidson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kerry Lin Davidson 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.

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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 Kerry Lin Davidson

Where is Kerry Lin Davidson's law office located?
Kerry Lin Davidson's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kerry Lin Davidson handle?
Kerry Lin Davidson focuses on employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
Where did Kerry Lin Davidson go to law school?
Kerry Lin Davidson earned their education at (J.D., 2001).
How can I contact Kerry Lin Davidson for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Kerry Lin Davidson received?
Kerry Lin Davidson's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Valparaiso University
- 2001

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management
- 2026

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