Kathleen Olwell Sedey

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Kathleen Olwell Sedey

also known as Kate Sedey

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 16 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Discrimination, Contracts & Agreements ... +13 more

250 S. Wacker Dr., Suite 230, Chicago, IL

Virtual Consultation Available

About Kathleen

Biography

Practice Areas

16

Practice Areas

Other 10%

10%
Civil Rights 6%

6%
Class Action 6%

6%
Communications and Media 6%

6%
Contracts and Agreements 6%

Reviewing, negotiating, and advising regarding employment contracts, non-compete clauses and other employment-related restrictive covenants.

14 years

6%
Discrimination 6%

Representing employees who have been discriminated against based on race, age, gender, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, family resopnsibility, and other protected categories.

14 years

6%
Employee Benefits 6%

6%
Employment and Labor 6%

Representing employees in all aspects of the employment relationship.

14 years

6%
Health Care 6%

6%
Health Insurance 6%

6%
International Law 6%

6%
Life Insurance 6%

6%
Litigation 6%

6%
Privacy 6%

6%
Sexual Harassment 6%

6%
Wrongful Termination 6%

6%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 375-475 per hour

Contingency

20%-33%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2023 2019 2018
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+ 2

Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 16 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2009

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Case + Sedey, LLC

250 S. Wacker Dr., Suite 230, Chicago, IL, 60606

caseandsedey.com

Online Presence

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Kathleen Olwell Sedey's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

43 Client Reviews

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Posted by Mark | November 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination

Top Notch Labor Lawyer

I hired Kate to help me with a retaliatory discharge claim. From our initial consultation through the final settlement, Kate was a fierce advocate for my position. She knows the law and she also understands the emotional toll cases like this can take. Her guidance and counsel are second to none.

Posted by anonymous | October 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Best hire I ever made!

During a difficult and yes, emotional lay off, I consulted with Kate and hired her immediately based on her depth of knowledge as it relates to discriminatory labor practices. Kate handled my case with extreme professionalism and was able to negotiate a settlement that was a win for all those involv...ed. Always available and responsive, Kate moved toward resolution outside of the court system keeping costs reasonable. Our interaction was short, and concise as Kate was always prepared for said conversations. Should you have the slightest concern that your lay off or firing was not just, I highly recommend you call Kate who will review your case and offer the best legal advice for your individual situation.

Posted by Blaine | June 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

Professional, Smart, Clear, Worth Every Penny

I have worked with Kate now on 4 separate cases - each with different focal areas/needs. Kate listens and understands and then does an excellent job advising on the best path forward. We speak while things evolve and she helps me understand my risks/angles/scenarios as I am in a process. I have fo...und her to be fair, clear, and very capable. Kate has written 2 contracts for me and helped with several issues within others. I have been very pleased to have her as a third party resource that I can trust. I recommend her highly and over 5 years of working together have nothing negative to say.

Posted by anonymous | June 24, 2015 | Wrongful Termination

Sound Advice

I felt there was a possibility that I'd been let go unfairly and possibly as retaliation. I wanted to get legal advice from a professional and take action or move on. After searching through options, I decided to contact Case. The team was very helpful from the initial call. I left my information... with an assistant and was informed that my info would be passed on and I'd be contacted within 3 business days, if a lawyer felt my claim should be further explored. Kate reached out to me within 24 hours about setting up a consultation. Upon meeting with her and giving the details of my situation, she informed me that although my termination had questionable aspects, it would be difficult to prove retaliation. I appreciated her patience, questions, and understanding of my situation and feel like I can move on with questions put to rest by a true professional with sound advice.

Posted by anonymous | June 06, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Awesome lawyer who believes in her clients.

What an amazing experience! I interviewed 3 so called "top lawyers" before choosing Kate. Kate has such integrity and compassion. I was never nickeled and dimmed, she always had my as well as my family's best interest at heart and knew exactly how far we could go with my specific situation. I wa...s amazed at her knowledge of the law and how incredibly quick on her feet she was. She never lied or embellished or asked me to lie or embellish to "win" the case. Kate set expectations realistically. She was able to get me a significant amount more settlement then originally presented from an employer. Before you choose an employment Lawyer, please interview Kate, you will not be disappointed. Also, I should point out, her entire team is incredible.

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Kathleen Olwell Sedey's Lawyer Endorsements

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Employment and labor lawyer | Jan 15

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Employment and labor lawyer | Jan 11

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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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

2022

Super Lawyers - Employment Litigation, Super Lawyers Illinois

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer - Employment Litigation, Super Lawyers Illinois

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer - Employment Litigation, Super Lawyers Illinois

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star - Employment Litigation, Super Lawyers Illinois

2018

Rising Star - Employment Litigation, Super Lawyers Illinois

2018

Emerging Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star- Employment Litigation, Super Lawyers Illinois

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star - Employment Litigation, Super Lawyers Illinois

2016

Emerging Attorney, Law Bulletin Leading Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star - Employment Litigation, Super Lawyers Illinois

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Star - Employment Litigation, Super Lawyers Illinois

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star - Employment Litigation, Super Lawyers Illinois

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2012

Rising Star - Employment Litigation, Super Lawyers Illinois

2012

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2007

CALI Award for Excellence in Legal Writing, Chicago-Kent College of Law

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Client's Choice, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1900 - Present

Partner, Case + Sedey, LLC

2007 - 2009

Law Clerk, The Case Law Firm LLC

2005 - 2006

Paralegal, Penny Nathan Kahan & Associates

1999 - 2002

Legal Assistant, Sedey & Harper P.C.

Associations

2015 - Present

American Bar Association - Emlployee Rights & Responsibilities Committee

Co-Chair of ERR Gives Back

2010 - Present

National Employment Lawyers Association

Member

2009 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

National Employment Lawyers Association (Illinois chapter)

Member

Education

2009

Chicago-Kent College of Law

J.D.

2004

New York University

B.A.

2004

New York University

BS

Speaking Engagements

2017

National Employment Lawyers Association Annual Conference

Preparing for Your First Deposition

2015

Chicago Bar Association - Labor & Employment Law Committee

Re-Visiting Twombly/Iqbal's Application to Employment Law

Publications

2016

American Bar Association, Commission on Women in the Profession Sex-Based Harassment: Workplace Policies for the Legal Profession (3rd Edition) - Contributor

2014

BNA Publications Gender Identity & Sexual Orientation Discrimination in the Workplace: A Practical Guide - Reviewer

Languages

English

Activity

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