Overview
Ron’s practice concentrates on defending individuals, municipalities and companies in complex civil litigation matters. He has been practicing for 22 years largely in defense of private and public sector employers in municipal law matters, employment law matters and complex commercial/business law matters. He has represented defendants in cases involving issues ranging from catastrophic personal injuries, toxic torts, product liability, false tax claims, breach of fiduciary duty, violation of the Illinois Trade Secrets Act and violation of non-compete agreements. Ron’s practice also involves client counseling in the areas of employment law, litigation management, fee auditing and cost recovery. He has handled matters in state courts, federal courts and administrative courts. He is also skilled in all forms of alternative dispute resolution including arbitration and mediation.
- American Bar Association
- California State Bar Association
- Lake County Bar Association
- Employment Law Committee
- “Every Lawyer’s Guide to…Answering a IDHR Discrimination Claim,” Illinois Bar Journal, Vol. 101, #3, March 2013
- “Overview of Federal and State Whistleblower/Retaliation Statutory and Common Laws,” American Bar Association Section of Labor and Employment Law, Employment Rights and Responsibilities Committee, Midwinter Meeting, San Juan, Puerto Rico, March 23, 2011
- “Steps Municipal Employers Can Take to Comply with State and Federal Employment Discrimination Laws,” Illinois Municipal League – 98th Annual Conference, September 2011
- ”The New Illinois Human Rights Act: The Process and Deadlines to Keep In Mind When Faced with Employment Discrimination Claims Under the Act,” Illinois Municipal League Defense Counsel Seminar, August 2011
- “Defensive Employment Practices Associated with Reductions in Force and Defending a Human Rights Case,” Presentation to the Illinois Municipal League, March 2010
- “EEOC Investigations: What an Employer/Insurer Should Know,” Presentation to Insurance Company Client’s Commercial Litigation Department, 2007 and 2008
- “Employment-Related Practices Liability Endorsements: Alien in a CGL Universe,” Presentation to Insurance Company Client’s Commercial Litigation Department, 2007 and 2008
