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Atty. Kristin Hendriksen

Atty. Kristin Hendriksen

Kristin Hendriksen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Employee, Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Kristin, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2026.

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Profile Summary

About Kristin Hendriksen at a glance

Kristin Hendriksen is a employment and litigation attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at McDermott Will & Schulte. Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 2020). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Employee (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Management (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Kristin Hendriksen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Employee, Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Kristin, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2026
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kristin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Kristin Hendriksen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kristin Hendriksen 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.

Kristin Hendriksen is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Kristin Hendriksen is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Kristin Hendriksen

Where is Kristin Hendriksen's law office located?
Kristin Hendriksen's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is McDermott Will & Schulte. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kristin Hendriksen handle?
Kristin Hendriksen focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
Where did Kristin Hendriksen go to law school?
Kristin Hendriksen earned their education at (J.D., 2020).
How can I contact Kristin Hendriksen for a consultation?
You can contact Kristin Hendriksen 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 Kristin Hendriksen received?
Kristin Hendriksen's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Employee; Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment.

Education

J.D.
Northwestern University
- 2020

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Employee
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026

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