This year's edition of Chambers USA America's Leading Lawyers for Business was recently published and Schiff Hardin is pleased to announce that it was among the highest ranked of the Firms based in Chicago.

Chambers' review of the Labor and Employment Practice stated:

Schiff Hardin is applauded as "one of the few large general practice firms with a deep labor practice." "The firm has some wonderful lawyers," sources agree, noting that it is "highly active and strong in counseling and litigation." The practice encompasses private and public sector work for large and small employers in a broad range of markets and industries. Strong relationships lie at the root of the firm's success and clients are extremely happy with the service they receive. One explained: "The lawyers provide legal counsel that is practical, effective and based in reality, and they take the time to get to know our business and our people."

In addition to the review of the entire Labor and Employment practice, Max Brittain, Patricia Costello Slovak and Ralph Morris were recognized in the Leading Individuals section.

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Ralph Morris, "Employee Discharge and Documentation," Lorman Education Services, Tinley Park, Ill. (October 14, 2008).