Joelle is a strong addition to the Michael Best team, bringing with her a distinguished track record in the realm of labor and employment relations. Additionally, she will be working in the employment litigation subgroup and assisting with day-to-day counseling. She has been recognized for her academic excellence, notably receiving a Top Grade for Employment Law during her time at the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law. Joelle's expertise extends to advising public and private businesses on all aspects of employer-employee relationships. She has a proven ability in assisting organizations to develop and maintain compliant employment policies, including conducting comprehensive employee handbook reviews.
Joelle’s experience as a Summer Associate with Michael Best and her externships with key legal entities, such as the Office of EEOC Chair Charlotte Burrows, the Northern District Court of Illinois (the Honorable Franklin Valderrama), and the Illinois Appellate Court (the Honorable Jesse Reyes) underscore her commitment and capability in the field.