Lori D Ecker

Lori Ecker provides knowledgeable representation to clients who have been subjected to sexual harassment, a hostile work environment, discrimination because of race, religion, age, gender, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity, or who have suffered retaliatory or wrongful termination. She has the experience and resources to represent employees in disputes involving the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, whistleblower retaliation, Workers’ Compensation retaliatory discharge claims, and unemployment compensation, among others. Ms. Ecker is particularly skilled in all matters relating to employment contracts, including severance agreements, executive compensation contracts and non-compete agreements.

Illinois

Since 1982

U.S. Supreme Court

Since 2007

DePaul College of Law

J.D. (1982)

1979 - 1982

2014-2015 Employment Law – Individuals “Lawyer of the Year” in Chicago.

Best Lawyers

2015

Selection

Super Lawyers

2015

I have been selected as a Super Lawyer by my peers every year the distinction has been granted 2005-20015.

Fellow

The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers

2004

Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers

Martindale-Hubbell

1997

Whos Who in American Law

Marquis Whos Who

1997

State Bar of Illinois  # 6183063

Member

Current

American Arbitration Association

Arbitrator-Employment

2004 - Current

American Bar Association  # 01033291

Co-Chair Membership Development, Section of Labor & Employment Law

1997 - Current

Activities: Employee Co-Chair Employment Rights and Responsibilities Committee

40-hour Mediation Training Course

DePaul University College of Law