Laura Balson
Partner
Chicago
Illinois
Illinois
Licensed in
IL, ME, MA
IL, ME, MA
Northwestern University School of Law
About
As employment counsel, I advise employers and their human resource departments on compliance with employment-related laws, including medical leaves, sex, race and ethnic discrimination and sexual harassment law. I provide day-to-day counseling through all phases of the employment relationship, from hiring, to performance evaluations, investigation of alleged misconduct, employee discipline issues and handling of employee terminations. I draft important documents like employee handbooks, offer letters and employment agreements, including restrictive covenants. I provide risk assessment to reduce exposure to litigation and, if necessary, I… read more represent employers in state and federal court.
11
Years
experience
experience
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Work History
Golan & Christie LLP
Partner
Mar 2014 - Present
Mar 2014 - Present
Golan & Christie LLP
Associate
May 2007 - Mar 2014
May 2007 - Mar 2014
Brann & Isaacson
Associate
Sep 2005 - Apr 2007
Sep 2005 - Apr 2007