Atty. Lauren Richards
Lauren Richards is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Lauren, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2026.
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About Lauren Richards at a glance
Lauren Richards is a employment and litigation attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Loeb & Loeb LLP. They have 8+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2018. Admitted to practice in New York, New York State Bar Association (2018). Educated at The University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 2017). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Lauren Richards is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Lauren, 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 Lauren is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Lauren Richards's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lauren Richards handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Lauren Richards is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Lauren Richards 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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