James A. Spizzo

James A. Spizzo

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 4.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 40% Discrimination
  • 25% Arbitration
  • 20% Employee Benefits
  • 10% Mediation
  • 5% Employment / Labor

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Jim has extensive experience representing employers in many different industries. His practice covers all aspects of labor and employment law including... more

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Résumé

 

License

33 years since James A. Spizzo was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Illinois Active And Authorized To Practice Law 1979 03/06/2012

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Work Experience

Position Duration
Partner at Vedder Price P.C. 1991–present
Partner at Pope Ballard Shepard & Fowle 1983–1991

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Iowa Law JD - Juris Doctor 1978
Illinois College History & Polit. Sci. BA - Bachelor of Arts 1974

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Selected, 2009--2012 Illinois Super Lawyers 2012
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated Martindale-Hubbell 2012
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
General Counsel Illinois Manufacturers' Assn. 1999-present

Portfolio

Publications

Article Publication Date
To Tweet or Not to Tweet: A Workplace Question With Serious Consequences IMA Human Resources Memo 2011
Employers Have Few Tools Available to Stem FLMA Abuse The Illinois Manufacturer Magazine 2011

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
The Obama Labor Board and Its Impact on Manufacturers IMA Breakfast Briefing 2012
Collective Bargaining on Immigration-Related Issues IMA Breakfast Briefing 2011
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