Atty. Kristin M. Case
Kristin M. Case founded The Case Law Firm to empower employees to fight for a fair and healthy workplace.
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About Kristin M. Case at a glance
Kristin M. Case is a Founding Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Case + Sedey, LLC. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, discrimination, sexual harassment, family law, and employment. Admitted to practice in Missouri (2000) and Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (2001). Educated at University of Missouri School of Law (J.D., 2000) and Central Missouri State University (B.S. Journalism, 1997). Active member of Chicago (Co-Chair, YLS Labor and Employment Committee) and Illinois State Bar Associations National Employment Lawyers Association (Member, ADA Committee) Illinois Chapter of National Employment Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Kristin M. Case founded The Case Law Firm to empower employees to fight for a fair and healthy workplace
- To her, there is nothing as rewarding as helping her clients achieve the optimal outcome during workplace related disputes
- With over 15 years of successfully litigating, counseling and guiding clients through the complex world of employment law, Ms. Case has earned a reputation as one of the most respected employment attorneys in Chicago
- Ms. Case has extensive expertise successfully leading clients through every aspect of their claim, from the initial filing and litigation to judgment
- She has in-depth knowledge from years of bringing her clients’ cases before administrative agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Illinois Department of Human Rights, as well as throughout the litigation process in both state and federal courts
- Representing employees of all levels, including executives, expat employees, lawyers, physicians and academics, she has a proven ability to evaluate claims and identify a strategic approach to achieve the best result for her clients
- Due to her distinguished track record, Ms. Case has been recognized by Chicago Magazine as a Rising Star and Super Lawyer since 2010
- She frequently speaks and writes about employment law, and has presented before the American Bar Association, the Chicago Bar Association and the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education
- Ms. Case is admitted to practice law in Illinois as well as Missouri and before the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, the Illinois Supreme Court, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals and the Missouri Supreme Court
- She received her Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Central Missouri State University and her law degree from the University of Missouri
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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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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