2011 Super Lawyers Pro Bono Award
Attorney Profile

Laurie J. Wasserman

Laurie Wasserman

Law Offices of Laurie J. Wasserman
The Westmoreland Building, 9933 Lawler Avenue, Suite 122
Skokie, IL 60077

Skokie

Illinois (IL)

Contact Contact Laurie J. Wasserman
T: 847-674-7324
F: 847-674-6684

Visit: www.webemploymentlaw.com
Practice Areas: Employment Litigation: Plaintiff (40%), Employment & Labor (40%), Estate Planning & Probate (20%)

Employment Litigation: Plaintiff

Employment & Labor

Estate Planning & Probate

Profile

Laurie J. Wasserman has served as trial counsel in federal and state courts for breach of contract, retaliation, whistleblowing, and discrimination cases based on age, race, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, and sexual harassment. She is the recipient of the highest rating (AV) given by Martindale-Hubbell for legal ability and ethics. She represents clients in all phases of employment matters and has extensive experience drafting and reviewing severance and non-compete agreements, employment contracts, and employee handbooks. A graduate of Northwestern University School of Law, she is an active member of the National Employment Lawyers Association and is a frequent lecturer to lay and legal groups.

Selected To

Illinois Super Lawyers 2012
Illinois Super Lawyers 2011
Illinois Super Lawyers 2010
Illinois Super Lawyers 2009
Illinois Super Lawyers 2008
Illinois Super Lawyers 2007
Illinois Super Lawyers 2006

About Laurie Wasserman

Admitted: 1979, Illinois

Professional Webpage: www.webemploymentlaw.com/profiles/l_wasserman.html

Honors and Awards:

  • Received AV Rating from Martindale-Hubbell
  • Received Lifetime Membership to the National Registry of Who's Who

Bar/Professional Activity:

  • Chicago Bar Association (Labor and Employment Section). Member: Labor and Employment Law Committee, Civil Rights Committee. Liaison to Illinois Department of Human Rights and Illinois Human Rights Commission (1991-1997)
  • U.S. District Court (Northern District of Illinois), 1979
  • Illinois State Bar Association, 1980
  • Northwest Suburban Bar Association, 1985
  • Trial Bar (Northern District of Illinois), 2000

Pro bono/Community Service:

  • Ms. Wasserman is a legal advisor to several non-profit organizations in which she is an active member of the Board of Directors
  • The Chicago Volunteer Legal Services honored Ms. Wasserman with its Distinguished Service Award for her dedication in accepting pro bono employment law services

Scholarly Lectures and Writings:

  • Ms. Wasserman drafts employee handbooks, employment contracts and policies, and provides training to employees and companies in various employment-related areas including sexual harassment
  • 1 Hour Illinois MCLE Professionalism (ethics) Credit Course overview: Attorney Laurie J. Wasserman tells what employers need to do to comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), the Illinois Human Rights Act, and local ordinances that protect persons with disabilities. The course explores the employer's duties to job applicants and employees. It also looks at what public entities need to do to accommodate members of the public with disabilities, Lecturer, 2009 ADA Developments, Employment, 2009

Other Outstanding Achievements:

  • Recieved AV Rating from Martindale-Hubbell
  • Decalogue Society of Lawyers, 1980
  • Member, National Employment Lawyers Association (Illinois Chapter and National Organization), 1985
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