Zac Halden

Employment Law Attorney

Zac Halden
Zac Halden
HKM Employment Attorneys LLP

166 W Washington Street
Suite 400
Chicago, IL 60602
Phone: 312-858-8228

Zac has years of experience successfully representing individuals (employees) and businesses in complex litigation matters involving claims of breach of contract, wrongful termination, sexual harassment, hostile work environment, employment discrimination, retaliatory discharge, civil rights violations, whistle-blower retaliation, fraud, defamation, invasion of privacy, and negligence (personal injury / premises liability). He has extensive experience taking and defending depositions, and representing clients in arbitrations, mediations, and trials.

Zac has worked on numerous high-stakes lawsuits and has a proven record of helping his clients pursue justice. He maintains a client-focused practice, and routinely helps his clients recover valuable compensation and injunctive relief.

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Areas of Practice

  • Employment Law
  • Contract and Business Disputes
  • Civil Litigation

Education

  • University of Pittsburgh, B.A. (History and Philosophy of Science and Technology), 2015
  • Vermont Law School, J.D., 2018
    • Vermont Law School Law Review

Awards and Recognitions

  • 2024 Illinois Rising Star – Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2025 Illinois Rising Star – Super Lawyers Magazine

Bar Admissions

  • Illinois

Admittance

  • Illinois
  • United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois
  • United States District Court, Central District of Illinois