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Lisa A. Dreishmire
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Biography
Seasoned federal litigator for both private and public sector clients, with significant experience representing public schools. Trusted advisor and business , handbook and policy drafter. Mentor and manager. Interactive educator. Workplace investigator. Practical problem solver.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Class Action
20%
32 years
Constitutional
20%
14 years
Discrimination
20%
32 years
Employment and Labor
20%
32 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Illinois for 12 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Licensed in Texas for 31 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
Seyfarth Shaw LLP
233 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 8000, Chicago, IL, 60606
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Experience
Honors
2009
Texas Rising Star, Texas Monthly
2008
Texas Rising Star, Texas Monthly
2007
Texas Rising Star, Texas Monthly
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Counsel, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
2018 - 2019
Attorney, Masuda Funai
2017 - 2018
Assistant Deputy General Counsel, Board of Education of the City of Chicago
2014 - 2017
Senior Assistant General Counsel, Board of Education of the City of Chicago
2013 - 2014
Assistant General Counsel, Board of Education of the City of Chicago
2007 - 2012
Shareholder, Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart
2004 - 2007
Of Counsel, Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart
2000 - 2004
Associate, Bracewell & Patterson
1994 - 1999
Associate, Haynes and Boone, LLP
Associations
2018 - Present
National Association of Women LawyersMember
2016 - Present
ARDCHearing Board Member
2013 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
State Bar of IllinoisMember
2007 - Present
Texas Bar FoundationLife Fellow (currently)
Sample of Legal Cases
Vega, et al. v. Board of Education of the City of Chicago, et al.
Won summary judgment
Parker v. Board of Education of the City of Chicago, et al.
Won summary judgment
K.P., et al. v. City of Chicago SD #299, Case No. 14-7296, U.S. District Court, N.D. Illinois
The Magistrate Judge denied the injunction request; the District Judge adopted that denial.
Aguilera v. Board of Education of the City of Chicago
Won summary judgment
Fennerty v. Board of Education of the City of Chicago
Won appeal at Seventh Circuit
Cunliffe v. Board of Education of the City of Chicago, et al.
Won motion to dismiss 19-count complaint
Eskridge v. Board of Education of the City of Chicago, et al.
Won summary judgment
Ferkel, et al. v. Board of Education of the City of Chicago
Won partial motion to dismiss
Cooksey v. Board of Education of the City of Chicago
Won summary judgment
Worrell v. Texans Can! Academy
Won dismissal as discovery sanction; Fifth Circuit upheld
Davis v. SVC Manufacturing, Inc.
Won summary judgment; Fifth Circuit upheld
McCowin v. Schwerman Trucking
Won summary judgment
Williams v. Frito-Lay
Won summary judgment
Dixon v. Moore Wallace
Won summary judgment; Fifth Circuit upheld
Marquez v. Target
Won summary judgment
Forbus v. Andrews Distributing
Won summary judgment; Plaintiff dropped appeal
Spoon v. ArvinMeritor
Won summary judgment
McDowell v. Home Depot
Won summary judgment; Fifth Circuit upheld
Cigainero v. Target
Won summary judgment
Cetina v. Super Target
Won motion to dismiss
Bush v. Target
Won summary judgment
Hagen v. BeautiControl
Won summary judgment
Perkins v. NationsBank
Won summary judgment; Fifth Circuit upheld
Education
1994
University Of Houston
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
Southwestern University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
WorkNet
Social Media: Don't Let it Tangle Your Company in a Web of Liability
2018
WorkNet
Working With Employees Who Are Ill, Injured or Disabled
2018
Masuda Funai Webinar
Social Media: Don't Let it Tangle Your Company in a Web of Liability
2018
Masuda Funai Employment Law Symposium
Data Breaches: How to Prepare and How to Respond
2018
Confidential
Workplace Respect Training
2018
Confidential
Diversity, Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Training
2012
Luncheon Seminar
Social Media and Legal Ethics
2012
Breakfast Briefing
Independent Contractors: Managing and Minimizing Risk in an Uncertain Legal Environment
2011
Client Seminar
Illinois Labor and Employment Law Update (Moderator)
2011
Breakfast Briefing
Social Media: Don't Let it Byte You
2011
9th Annual Employers' Conference
Social Media: Don't Let It Byte You
2008
Regional HR Summit
Protecting Our Business
2008
Board Meeting
In-House Management Training in Employee Relations
2006
Regional HR Summit
Best Practices for Promotions
2006
National HR Summit
Legal for Trainers
2006
In-house training
EEO Training for Managers and Employees
2006
Associate Training
Obtaining Injunctive Relief
2005
Tyler Employment Relations Conference
The Internet Age: Does It Create A Web of Liability for Unknowing Employers?
Publications
2019
Languages
French