Lori L. Deem

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Lori L. Deem

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 27 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

70 West Madison St., Suite 4000, Chicago, IL

Virtual Consultation Available

About Lori

Biography

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 27 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1998

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Hughes Socol Piers Resnick & Dym, Ltd.

70 West Madison St., Suite 4000, Chicago, IL, 60602

hsplegal.com/attorneys/lori-l-deem/

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8 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney

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Empathetic counsel for difficult employment situations

I contacted Lori at the strong recommendation of a former colleague when I experienced retaliation as a senior leader at a major company. Compared with other employment attorneys I have encountered in the past, Lori provides realistic yet empathetic insights on what you as a client can reasonably exp...ect in a situation. Lori is candid up front and helps lead you through complex situations--based on her wealth of experience and legal skills. Lori's passion for her work and for helping individuals is a rare find in the profession.

Posted by anonymous | October 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney

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Former client

I engaged Lori to help with some legal around equity, employment agreements, and other items relating to compensation. She proved to be very knowledgeable, helpful, and even more, an ace in my corner. Since then, I've even referred her to others I know and they have engaged her as well. She's top not...ch.

Posted by anonymous | October 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney

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Client

I contacted Lori for a very difficult exit negotiation I was preparing for with my former employer. The first attribute about Lori that stood out was her empathy. The second and third attributes that stood out were her knowledge and practicality. She helped me think through all of the various potenti...al scenarios and how to respond to each one. She also helped me think about the kind of exit package I should seek. I got exactly the outcome I desired thanks to Lori’s advice and counsel.

Posted by anonymous | October 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney

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World class - effective and efficient

Ms. Deem was recommended to me by a corporate attorney as someone he most respected on the other side of the negotiating table in employment law. She did not disappoint. She was responsive, personable and empathetic while being realistic, efficient and highly effective. I was uncertain if I had a ...case and she quickly triaged my situation and documentation to assure me I had a good case. We filed discrimination complaints at the state and federal level and ultimately settled without going to court - in a manner that permitted me to retire with dignity. Ms. Deem treated me as a whole person, providing guidance and assurances that eased the mental strain during the very stressful process of filing complaints against the imposing institution of a Fortune 500 employer. Her experience and expertise significantly played to my advantage. Without hesitation, I would recommend her to represent anyone experiencing unlawful discriminatory practices at their place of employment.

Posted by anonymous | April 3, 2018 | Hired Attorney

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Outstanding

Lori Deem was my attorney for a complex matter. She is extremely knowledgeable and compassionate. With her highly effective, unfailingly professional skills, she was able to achieve a resolution that I don't believe would have been possible in other hands.

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Employment Lawyers, Lawdragon

2017

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2017

Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network

2016

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2016

Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network

2015

Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Magazine

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Magazine

2013

Partner Appreciation Award, American Bar Association Center for Professional Development

2013

Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Magazine

2013

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2012

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2011

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2010

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2009

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2008

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2015 - 2020

Partner, Outten & Golden, LLP

Associations

2017 - Present

Leadership Development Committee

Employee Co-Chair

2016 - Present

Employment Rights & Responsibilities Committee (ERR)

Employee Co-Chair

2016 - Present

Trial Institute Committee

Employee Co-Chair

2013 - Present

Annual Meeting Subcommittee of the Labor & Employment Section of the American Bar Association

Employee Co-chair

2010 - Present

Annual Trial Advocacy Competition

Volunteer Evaluator

Chicago Bar Association

Member

National Employment Lawyers Association

Member

7th Annual National CLE Conference

Plenary Track Coordinator

2014 - 2016

Employment Rights and Responsibilities Committee, American Bar Association

Employee Administrative Chair

2012 - 2013

National Programs Subcommittee

Employee Vice Chair

2011 - 2011

Leadership Development Program

Member

2010 - 2013

Employment Rights & Responsibilities Committee

Employee Program Co-Chair

2009 - 2010

Employment Rights & Responsibilities Committee

Employee Membership Co-Chair

2008 - 2009

Whistleblower Subcommittee - Employment Rights & Responsibilities Committee

Employee Co-Chair

Education

1998

Loyola University Chicago School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

Xavier University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

CLE Seminar

#MeToo in the Law: A panel discussion on sexual harassment in the legal workplace

2018

Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education

Issues in Employment Law: Harassment

2018

Gender and the Law Symposium

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

2018

Employment Rights and Responsibilities Midwinter Meeting

Strong Foundations Build Strong Cases: Covenants Not to Compete and Trade Secrets

2018

Employee Relations Roundtable

2018 Legal Trends from a Plaintiff Attorney’s Perspective

2018

Annual Conference

How to Minimize Risks Associated with Internal Investigations

2018

American Bar Association, Section of Labor & Employment, Annual Meeting

The Changing World of Harassment and Discrimination

2018

12th Annual Labor and Employment Law Conference

Litigating Executive Departures: Breaking Up Is Hard to Do

2017

Webinar

What Every In-House Counsel Needs to Know About Internal Investigations

2017

Northern Illinois Chapter of the Society of Human Resource Management (NISHRM)

Investigations & HR: What You Need to Know

2017

Employee Relations Roundtable

Legal Update – Plaintiff’s Employment Attorney Perspective

2017

Employee Relations Roundtable

Legal Update

2016

Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education

Investigations Best Practices

2016

Annual Conference

Pay No Attention to the (Wo)man Behind the Curtain: A Frank Discussion Regarding Investigation Advice from the Defense and Plaintiff’s Perspectives

2016

10th Annual Labor & Employment CLE Conference

Confidentiality, Waivers and Similar Settlement Agreement Provisions Under Scrutiny: Tell Me About Your Settlement Agreement

2015

Webinar

Don't Be Another Headline - Health Care HR Compliance Lessons Learned

2015

Understanding Employment Law 2015, Practising Law Institute Discrimination Law Basics

2015

Practicing Law Institute

Understanding Employment Law 2015, Discrimination Law Basics

2015

National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA) National Convention, Atlanta, GA Strategies for Handling Post-Settlement Setback

2015

Chicago Bar Association

Latest Trends and Legal Developments in Retaliation Law

2015

Association of Workplace Investigators (AWI) Sixth Annual Conference, Los Angeles, CA

Pay No Attention to the (Wo)Man Behind the Curtain: A Frank Discussion and Investigation Advice from Defense and Plaintiff’s Counsel

2015

2nd Annual Employment Law institute, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (IICLE) Illinois Legislative Update: Looking Ahead – Political Climate and Legislative Update on the 99th General Assembly

2015

2015 EEOC Chicago Area Seminar, EEOC Training Institute

Retaliation: Squelching Employees’ Ability to Report Discrimination

2014

ABA 8th Annual Labor & Employment Conference, Los Angeles, CA Employee Mobility and the Impact on Company Confidential Information

2014

50th Annual Conference

Don’t Be Another Headline: Human Resource Compliance Lessons Learned

2013

Chicago Bar Association Employment CLE Conference

2013 EEO Developments – Year in Review

2013

ABA 6th Annual Labor & Employment CLE Conference

“Workplace Investigation Basics: The Employee/Plaintiff Perspective”

2012

ABA Labor & Employment Section, Chicago Employment Rights & Responsibilities Committee CLE Ethics Seminar

Ethical Concerns for the In-House Attorney Who Becomes Adversarial to His/Her Employer

2012

ABA 5th Annual Labor & Employment CLE Conference

“Bridge Over Troubled Waters: Dealing with the Problem Employee”

2011

Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (IICLE) 14th Annual Labor and Employment Law Update

Bullying in the Workplace

2011

CLE Conference

5th Annual Labor & Employment CLE Conference

2011

ABA 5th Annual Labor & Employment CLE Conference

Can You Keep a Secret? How to Effectively Communicate Within the Limits of the Attorney/Client Privilege and Work Product Doctrine in an In-House Setting

2010

Obama + 1

A Review of Important Employment Law Changes During the First Year of the Obama Administration

2010

Employment Rights and Responsibilities Midwinter Meeting

Here, There and Everywhere – New and Pending Whistleblower Legislation and Strategies for Handling Expanding Whistleblower Protections

2010

4th Annual Labor & Employment CLE Conference,

Overview of Non-Statutory Employment Law Claims

2009

Labor and Employment Relations Association

Employment and Labor Update: 2009 and Beyond

2009

Employment Rights and Responsibilities Midwinter Meeting

Whistleblowing Nuts and Bolts

Publications

2016

Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (IICLE) Annual Employment Law Institute Workplace Investigations – Common Missteps and Practical Tips from Employee Counsel

2016

Outten & Golden LLP Employment Law Blog Illinois' New Sick Leave Law - A Mixed Bag for Illinois Workers

2016

2015

Association of Workplace Investigators (AWI) Sixth Annual Conference Pay No Attention to the (Wo)Man Behind the Curtain: Common Investigation Missteps and Advice for Avoiding Them

2004

33rd Annual Institute on Employment Law, Practising Law Institute, Volume 1, p. 851 Litigation Strategy: Summary Judgment, Including Views From the Bench

2001

Conference Course of Study, Current Developments in Employment, 431 & 434 Retaliation Update

2001

PLI Litig. & Admin. Practice Course, Handbook Series No. 664 Current Developments in Employment Law: Sex and Race Harassment Update

2001

1 Employee Rights Quarterly 4 Mediation as a Model for Resolving Employment Disputes in the New Millennium

Languages

English

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