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Employment Lawyers in Chicago, IL

Representing Chicago employees in all forms of employment law. We have won over $250 Million for our clients since 2003. Contact us today to see how we can help you.

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$250 Million+

Over $250 Million Obtained for Clients

Fearless

Attorneys Not Afraid of Any Company

Largest Firm

Largest Plaintiff’s Employment Law Firm

If you have recently suffered a setback at your workplace, chances are you are feeling overwhelmed. Maybe you have done your homework and realized that you need legal counsel from an experienced employment lawyer. This is why you need the right employment lawyer in Chicago, IL for your guidance.

Employment law can be quite complex, so if you have run into legal trouble in the workplace, you’ll need an experienced Chicago, IL employment lawyer at HKM to advocate on your behalf. We have helped countless individuals throughout the Chicago area with wrongful termination lawsuits, sexual harassment allegations and more. Our employment lawyers can assist you with your case as well.

Areas Within Employment Law

  • Wrongful Termination – Getting fired is never a positive experience, but it can be even worse if you believe you were terminated unjustly, like on the basis of your race, sexual orientation, religion, gender, disability, or other protected characteristics. If your employer was truly in the wrong in firing you, we can help you get compensated for your time off work and any ongoing emotional distress you may be experiencing.
  • Harassment – Harassment in the workplace has been making a lot of headlines lately, and we can help you take action against your harasser so that there are consequences for their actions.
  • Reasonable Accommodation – if you suffer from a disability, you are entitled to a reasonable accommodation.  We can assist you in explaining your rights and helping you get the reasonable accommodation you legally deserve.
 

There are many other areas of employment law in which an HKM employment lawyer from our team can help as well.

Committed to workplace fairness, our firm represents employees throughout Chicago, Illinois. Our attorneys have experience successfully helping employees in all practice areas.

We represent employees in all industries, at all employment levels, and we have the experience, the resources, and the skill to help you against any company, from Walgreens, United Airlines, Abbott Laboratories or even a smaller employer or start-up. Click here to see a list of the companies we have gone up against on behalf of employees.

We have been consistently recognized for our skills helping our employee clients:

 

Contact us at 312-858-8228 to see if we can help you.

CHICAGO EMPLOYMENT LAW ATTORNEYS

Jeff Hackney
Jeff Hackney
Zac Halden
Zac Halden
Attorney S. Cody Reinberg
S. Cody Reinberg

Chicago Future Legal Leaders Scholarship

Award: $1,000

Purpose: 

We want to lift future legal professionals who study near our Chicago office.

Who Can Apply:

  • Enrolled in a pre-law, paralegal, or J.D. program.
  • In good standing (3.0 GPA or higher).
  • Campus within 60 miles of Chicago.
  • At least 18 years old when you submit.
  • Not an employee or immediate family of HKM Employment Attorneys LLP.

Non-Discrimination: We welcome applicants of every race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, and veteran status.

Key Dates:

MilestoneDate
Applications openNow
DeadlineOctober 15 2025 (11:59 p.m. local time)
Winner notifiedDecember 10 2025

How to Apply:

  1. Complete the online form here.
  2. Required documents
    • Unofficial transcript (PDF)
    • One-page résumé
    • 500-word essay: “How I will use my legal education to serve my community.”
  3. Submit by the deadline. You will receive a confirmation email within 24 hours.

Selection Process:

  • A three-member panel from the Chicago office reviews complete applications.
  • Essays are scored for clarity, originality, and community impact.
  • GPA and résumé show commitment and fit.
  • Top score wins. Panel decisions are final.

Award Delivery:

  • Funds delivered directly to the student for education-related expenses in 2026.

Privacy:

  • Your information is used only for this scholarship.
  • All files are deleted 12 months after selection.

Contact:

FAQ:

Can graduate students apply?
Yes, if they meet all rules.

May I apply to more than one city’s scholarship?
No. Choose the office closest to your campus.

Is financial need required?
No, but you may discuss it in your essay.

Past Winners:

  • Coming soon – meet last year’s recipient and see how the scholarship helped them succeed.