Atty. William Ashon Walden

Atty. William Ashon Walden

William Ashon Walden is a lawyer practicing litigation, communications / media, labor & employment. William received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2005, and has been licensed for 14 years.

Chicago Chicago 14 yrs experience 14 year
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Profile Summary

About William Ashon Walden at a glance

William Ashon Walden is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Quarles & Brady LLP. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2012) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2013). Educated at Northwestern University School of Law (J.D., 2012) and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (B.A., 2005). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William Ashon Walden is a lawyer practicing litigation, communications / media, labor & employment
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2005, and has been licensed for 14 years
  • William practices at Quarles & Brady LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

William Ashon Walden's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Ashon Walden 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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Civil Litigation

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Entertainment & Sports Law

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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 William Ashon Walden

Where is William Ashon Walden's law office located?
William Ashon Walden's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Quarles & Brady LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Ashon Walden handle?
William Ashon Walden focuses on employment, litigation, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has William Ashon Walden practiced law?
William Ashon Walden has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
Where did William Ashon Walden go to law school?
William Ashon Walden earned their education at (J.D., 2012); (B.A., 2005).
How can I contact William Ashon Walden for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northwestern University School of Law
- 2012
B.A.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- 2005

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2012
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2013

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