Jillian Tattersall
  • Business Law, Civil Rights, Employment Law
  • Illinois, New York
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Misty J. Cygan April 23, 2020
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Jillian has the skills that every great lawyer needs. She listens to her clients and is thorough in her representation so that every client can feel confident and satisfied in her recommendations and representation.
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Biography

Jillian Tattersall’s practice focuses on labor and employment law.

Before moving to Chicago, Jillian worked as an associate in a New York City law firm, representing clients in all aspects of employment law and civil rights litigation. Prior to that, Jillian clerked for United State Magistrate Judges Blewitt, Mannion, and Smyser in the Middle District of Pennsylvania.

Jillian graduated from The George Washington University before attending Harvard Law School where she served as the Senior Executive Editor for the BlackLetter Law Journal.

Jillian worked for several years as a freelance attorney with a focus on the nonprofit arts sector. In this capacity, she worked with some of Chicago’s most prominent dance organizations, ensuring that they remained compliant with legal and contractual obligations in addition to reporting and funding requirements.

Jillian continues to sit on the Board of Directors for Chicago Tap Theatre and Joel Hall Dancers & Center. She also recently co-authored an educational children’s book in conjunction with the Roaring Fork Conservancy.

Practice Areas
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Civil Rights
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Fees
  • Free Consultation
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Illinois
Supreme Court of Illinois
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New York
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Languages
  • English
Education
Harvard Law School
J.D.
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George Washington University
B.A.
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Professional Associations
New York State Bar  # 4361572
Member
- Current
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Contact & Map
Park Ridge, IL, US