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150 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2236
Chicago, Illinois 60606 (Cook Co.)
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 Accepts Credit Cards (Main Office) Focuses on representing and counseling individuals in resolving workplace problems such as negotiating and drafting employment contracts and separation packages for executives and professionals; alternative dispute resolution and mediation; litigation and trial of all employment related cases including, statutory discrimination, restrictive covenants and employment-based torts as well as whistleblower and common law contract claims. In 2002, Ms. Kahan completed the Employment Law Mediator training program sponsored by the Alliance for Education in Dispute Resolution and the Cornell/Perc Institute on Conflict Resolution. Statement of PracticeEmployment Contracts, Employment Litigation, Severance Agreements, Non-Compete Agreements, Professional and Executive Representation, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Expatriate Employment Issues, Counseling on Employment-Related Problems, Disability Accommodation, Discrimination, Sexual Harassment and Wrongful Termination, Family and Medical Leave Act, Americans with Disabilities Act. Firm Size: 5
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Address150 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2236
Chicago, IL 60606, (Cook Co.)
PhonePhone: 312-855-1660
Fax: 312-855-1431
URL: http://www.lawyers.com/pennykahanlaw
Website
http://www.pnkahan.com
Office HoursMonday: 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Tuesday: 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Wednesday: 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Thursday: 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Friday: 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Penny Nathan Kahan (Principal) born Chicago, Illinois; admitted to bar, 1979, Illinois and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar; 1992, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit. Education: Roosevelt University (B.A., 1966); University of Chicago, School of Social Service Administration; Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California (J.D., 1978). Recognized by her peers as a Leading Illinois Lawyer by the Leading Lawyers Network since 2002, one of the fifty top female lawyers in Illinois and in 2009, recognized by the Network as one of the top ten female litigators and top ten female lawyers representing individual consumers. As published in Chicago Magazine, designated by her peers as an Illinois Super Lawyer since 2005, one of the top 100 lawyers and the top 50 female lawyers in the state. Listed in Best Lawyers in America, Who's Who Legal since 2006. Elected as a Fellow of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers in 2000. Completed the Employment Law Mediator Training Program sponsored by the Alliance for Education in Dispute Resolution and the Cornell/Perc Institute on Conflict Resolution in 2002. Author: "Hiring and Firing: The New Rules," Chicago Bar Association, Continuing Legal Education, Chicago, IL, April 2007; "Employment Practices," Executive Partner Forum, Cisco Systems, January 2006; "Summary Judgment in Employment Cases: When and Why?," and "Harassment Law Update," American Law Institute, American Bar Association ('ALI-ABA") Continuing Legal Education Course of Study (September 2005); "Selecting a Case for Mediation: A Plaintiff's Attorney's Perspective," National Employment Lawyers Association Indiana, Indianapolis, IN, June, 2005; "Settling the Case: Strategies for Negotiating the Best Outcome for Your Client," National Employment Lawyers Association, Litigating Harassment Claims, Chicago, IL, March 12, 2005; Panelist, "Training on Breast Cancer and Legal Advocacy," ABA Commission on Women and The Women's Bar Association of Illinois, Chicago, IL, October 29, 2004; "Deposition of Adverse Party Witness in Sexual Harassment and Hostile Work Environment," Chicago Bar Association Young Lawyers Section, Chicago, IL, March 5, 2004; PLI-31st Annual Institute on Employment Law, "How to Win a Motion for Summary Judgment in Discrimination or Harassment Retaliation Cases," November 7, 2002, Chicago, Illinois; PLI-32nd Annual Institute on Employment Law, "Discovery Issues in Employment Discrimination Cases," October 2003, Chicago, Illinois; ABA Annual Meeting, "The 'Rambo' Adversary: How to Deal with Difficult or Unethical Opposing Counsel," August 2001, Chicago, Illinois; "Sexual Harassment Law Update" American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, May 17, 2000; "Successful Negotiation Techniques for Employment Cases" National Employment Lawyers Association Annual Convention, Washington D.C., June 23, 2000. Member: Chicago Bar Association (Labor and Employment Law Committee); Illinois State Bar Association; American Bar Association (Section on: Labor & Employment Law); Women's Bar Association of Illinois; National Employment Lawyers Association (Executive Board, 1985-2002; Treasurer 1991-1995); National Employment Lawyers Association, Illinois Affiliate (Founder; Chair, 1985-1992). Reported Cases: Dinkins v. Varsity Contractors, Inc., 2005 WL 599979 (N.D. Ill. 2005) (denying employer's Motion for Partial Summary Judgment on FMLA claim); Bowers v. Radiological Society of North America, 2000 WL 716036 (N.D. III. March 18, 2000) (denial of employer's two Motions for Summary Judgment in same-sex harassment case); Linda Place v. Abbot Laboratories, Jury Verdict of $500,000 December 1998, Northern District of Illinois (sexual harassment/retaliation against employer Abbot Laboratories). Lynn v. Acme Metals, Inc., No. 94 C 5633, 1995 WL 472747, 1995 WL 370230 (N.D. Ill. Aug. 8, 1995 and June 20, 1995) (ruling in favor of employee); Bristow v. Drake Street Inc., 41 F.3d 345 (7th Cir. 1995) (reversing verdict for employer in claim for breach of contract); Kingsbury and Rogers Engineering Corp., Ch. No. 1991 Ca 3706, 1993 WL 818060 (Ill. HRC May 7, 1993) (ruling in favor of employee); Vajda v. Arthur Andersen & Company, 253 III. App. 3d, 345 (1st Dist. 1993) (reversing employer's Motion for Summary Judgment in implied contract case arising out of personnel policies); Kirstein and Cook Spring Co., Ch. No. 1984CF699150, 1991 WL 699150, 1991 WL 698581, 1991 WL 698594, and 1991 WL 698150 (Ill. HRC July 22, 1991, May 24, 1991 and Mar. 28, 1991) (upholding judgment for employee in claim of age discrimination); Belda v. Morse-Diesel, Inc., 1990 WL 207441 (N.D. III. Dec, 1990) (denial of employer's summary judgment motion) (subsequent verdict for employee, doubled because of proof of willful violation of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act); Hall v. Carlson, 1987 WL 6298 (N.D. III. Jan, 30, 1987) and 1985 WL 2412 (N.D. III. Aug. 28, 1985) (limiting claim to principal of High School in employment case); Hall v. Board of Education, 639 F. Supp. 501 (N.D III 1986) (denial of employer's Motion for Summary Judgment). Practice Areas: Executive Employment Law.Email: Penny Nathan Kahan
——————————Carrie A. Herschman (Senior Associate) born Baltimore, Maryland; admitted to bar, 2004, Illinois; 2005, New York and U.S District Court, Northern and Central Districts of Illinois. Education: Northwestern University (B.S.J., 1999); University of Illinois (J.D., cum laude, 2004). Has substantial mediation experience before both the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) as well as the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR); selected as a 2009 faculty member for the Practicing Law Institute (PLI) 38th Annual Institute on Employment Law; served on the Board of Directors of the AFL-CIO Lawyers Coordinating Committee ("the LLC") from 2007-2009. Member: Chicago Bar Association, National Employment Lawyers Association. Languages: Russian. Practice Areas: Employment Law.Email: Carrie A. Herschman
LEGAL SUPPORT PERSONNELDebi R. Agostinelli Education: Southern Illinois University (B.S.).Email: Debi R. Agostinelli
Ryan Buoscio Education: Indiana University (B.A., 2008).Email: Ryan Buoscio
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