Last week, Tressler attorneys Darcy L. Proctor and Drew O’Donnell presented a webinar titled “Hot Topics in Employment Law” hosted by Wintrust Government Funds. The webinar covered new state and federal employment laws impacting local governments. The webinar also offered practical strategies for reducing liability exposure and mitigating risk associated with employment decisions and practices. 

The Specific Topics Covered Included:

• New Illinois Employment Laws and Amendments
• Federal Employment Laws and Acts
• Posting Salary, Benefits, and Promotion Opportunity Disclosure Requirements
• Personnel Records
• Employment Law on the Horizon

To receive a complimentary copy of the presentation materials or have any employment law questions, please contact Darcy Proctor at dproctor@tresslerllp.com or Drew O’Donnell at dodonnell@tresslerllp.com.

About Darcy L. Proctor

Darcy concentrates her practice in the defense of local governments in all aspects of tort, civil rights liability, and employment litigation. She also defends private sector employers across a variety of employment law issues. A seasoned litigator, Darcy has taken dozens of cases to trial in both state and federal court. Clients trust Darcy to provide them with the best defense possible in court based upon her proven record of successful results. She also counsels her clients with training seminars, educating on best practices and loss prevention strategies to mitigate liability. Darcy has served as lead counsel in high-exposure litigation involving complex tort, wrongful death, negligence, employment matters, and governmental liability for local governments, including Monell liability and other constitutional matters. Darcy has been admitted by invitation to the Litigation Counsel of America, the trial lawyer honorary society, composed of less than one-half of one percent of American lawyers. Membership in this professional society is based upon effectiveness and accomplishment in litigation, both at the trial and appellate levels, and superior ethical reputation. Darcy is also recognized by her peers as a “Super Lawyer” in the area of general defense litigation. Darcy is a frequent presenter on tort immunity and governmental liability issues at the Illinois Municipal League’s Annual Conference in Chicago.

About Drew O’Donnell

Drew’s practice is primarily focused on employment and labor law, civil rights litigation, and matters arising under Section 1983. Drew offers comprehensive legal services, encompassing both consultation and litigation, to a diverse clientele including corporations, insurance companies, and not-for-profit organizations. He also provides defense representation to governmental entities, their officials, and law enforcement officers. His extensive experience includes advising and defending clients against a wide range of claims, such as those involving wage and hour disputes, wrongful termination, sexual harassment allegations, discrimination, and 11 retaliation. Drew has significant litigation experience and has successfully first chaired numerous civil trials. Prior to joining Tressler, Drew was an Assistant Attorney General for the Office of the Illinois Attorney General (OAG). During his tenure with the OAG, Drew represented the State of Illinois and its employees in several federal jury trials, including those involving constitutional issues under the First and Eighth Amendments.

About Wintrust Government Funds

Wintrust Government Funds provides the expertise and financial solutions that local governments are looking for. As a locally-based group, Wintrust Government Funds offers superior customer service, customized products, sharper pricing, and quicker decisions, with dedicated community involvement. Taxpayer funds are kept local and reinvested back into our communities.

The group serves local municipalities; school districts; counties; states; state agencies and authorities; park, sanitary, library, and fire protection districts; and other public entities.

About Tressler’s Employment Law Practice

The overwhelming majority of employment and business law cases are resolved without trial. Our attorneys are conflict resolution specialists. To assist clients in solving their litigation problems quickly, we start thinking of resolution strategies as early as possible. We explore strengths and weaknesses of each case at the outset and start discussing options for exploration of resolution. At Tressler, we help our clients make good business decisions and provide best practices recommendations for risk-adverse outcomes. We also have conversations with opposing counsel to educate them about the weaknesses of their case and to persuade them to resolve matters. When litigation is necessary, Tressler attorneys have the experience to aggressively protect our clients. In the rare occasion of a trial, we have a proven trial record of success.