Chicago Partner Susan J. Best has been named a 40 Under Forty honoree by Law Bulletin Media, publisher of Chicago Daily Law Bulletin and Chicago Lawyer.
The selection process for the 40 Under Forty honorees involves a comprehensive review of nominations from the legal community outside of the firm, including an evaluation of each candidate's professional achievements, community involvement, and work ethic. Best was selected from more than 1,500 nominees statewide.
Best focuses her practice on employment law litigation representing both public and private employers in discrimination, harassment, retaliation, civil rights, and constitutional claims, including those brought pursuant to Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Section 1983, the ADA, the FMLA, the ADEA, and similar state statutes. She is also experienced in training and counseling clients on a wide variety of employment-related issues, including Title IX compliance, anti-discrimination policies and procedures, discipline, work performance, leave policies, workplace accommodations, and best practices. Best has experience representing clients at the administrative level, including at that IDHR and EEOC, the district and circuit court levels, and the appellate level.
Read the full list of honorees in Chicago Lawyer.