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Employment Discrimination and Civil Rights Litigation

Schiff Hardin attorneys have extensive experience in litigation under

  • Title VII
  • The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
  • The Equal Pay Act (EPA)
  • The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
  • Section 1981
  • Other civil rights statutes

We appear before state and federal trial and appellate courts and administrative agencies such as the

  • Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
  • Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP)
  • Illinois Department of Human Rights
  • Chicago Human Relations Commission
  • New York State Division of Human Rights
  • New York City Commission on Human Rights
  • Georgia Department of Labor
  • California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement
  • California Department of Fair Employment and Housing
  • California Employment Development Department
  • California Workers' Compensation Appeals Board

We are involved in the litigation of a broad spectrum of employment discrimination issues, including class allegations, affirmative action, sexual harassment, disabilities and accommodation, free speech, equal protection, and due process. Schiff Hardin has successfully represented clients in employment discrimination and civil rights suits and regularly produces judgments in favor of employers at both the summary judgment and jury verdict stages.

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Schiff Hardin LLP is a general practice law firm representing clients across the United States and around the world. We have offices located in Ann Arbor, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Lake Forest, New York, San Francisco and Washington. Our attorneys are strong advocates and trusted advisers — roles that contribute to many lasting client relationships.