Ralph A. Morris

Partner

Ralph A. Morris represents management in both traditional labor matters and employment disputes.

He provides presentations on harassment issues and measures employers can take to prevent employment-related litigation.

Mr. Morris has acted as an independent investigator on harassment complaints, and serves as a mediator on employment issues.

Publications

"Tax Issues in Employment Discrimination Cases," Illinois Bar Journal (December 2005)

Speeches and Presentations

Mr. Morris is a frequent speaker at seminars on labor and employment topics.

"At-Will Employment and Trends in Employment Litigation," Lorman Education Services, Chicago, Ill. (June 19, 2008)

Awards and Honors

Fellow, College of Labor and Employment Lawyers

Illinois Super Lawyers, Employment

Leading Lawyer — Employment Law: Management; Labor Law: Management, Illinois Leading Lawyers Network

Leading Lawyer — Employment: Labor and Employment, Chambers USA — America's Leading Lawyers for Business

Best Lawyers in America, Labor and Employment

AV Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Education

Teaching Appointments

Adjunct Professor, Columbia College Chicago

Adjunct Instructor, Loyola University Graduate School of Business (2005)

Guest Lecturer, University of Michigan Law School

Guest Lecturer, University of Illinois College of Law

Instructor, Indiana University School of Law (1970-1971)

Professional Memberships

American Bar Association
Section of Labor and Employment Law
          Employment Rights and Responsibilities Committee
                     Chair, Alternative Dispute Resolution Subcommittee
                     Past Chair, Membership Subcommittee
                     Past Chair, Trial Advocacy Subcommittee
                     Past Chair, Plant Closing Subcommittee

Chicago Bar Association
Past Chair, Labor and Employment Committee

Civic and Charitable Memberships

Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois
Board of Trustees