Credentials
- University of South Carolina School of Law, Juris Doctor (J.D.), Articles Editor, Real Property and Probate and Trust Journal; Member, South Carolina Environmental Law Journal, 1996
- University of South Carolina, Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science (B.A. and B.S.), Biology, Theatre and Speech, 1993
- Illinois
- Supreme Court of, Illinois
- United States Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
- United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
- United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
- United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois
- United States District Court, Central District of Illinois
- United States District Court, Northern District of Indiana
- United States District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
- United States District Court, District of Colorado
Engagement
- Member, American Bar Association
Insights

New NLRB General Counsel Memo Urges Expansive Remedies for Unlawful Non-Compete Provisions and Declares “Stay-or-Pay” Provisions Presumptively Unlawful
On October 7, 2024, the National Labor Relations Board’s (Board) General Counsel (GC), Jennifer Abruzzo, issued a sweeping memorandum that expands on her position that the use and enforcement of most non-compete provisions violate the National Labor Relations Act (Act).Read
Oct 24, 2024

Illinois Employment Law Update Series: 2025 Brings Expanded Pay Stub Requirements and New Obligations Regarding Production of Employee “Personnel Records”
It is a busy time for employment-related legal updates in Illinois, with Governor J.B. Pritzker recently approving various laws that expand employee protections and add new obligations for employers.Read
Oct 9, 2024

Illinois Employment Law Update Series: New Law Restricts Employers’ Use of Mandatory “Captive Audience” Meetings and Communications Regarding Politics, Religion, and Unionization
It has long been startup writ that U.S. entrepreneurs should form their company as a Delaware C corporation.i For a lot of founders, this can be pretty good advice.Read
Sep 13, 2024

