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Jones Day

Labor & Employment: The Elite

USA Guide 2026 : Illinois

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Labor & Employment: The Elite - Illinois

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Jones Day represents an array of employers in a variety of different issues such as discrimination and wage and hour disputes, trade secret cases and collective bargaining negotiations. The firm has extensive experience with whistle-blower claims and ADA litigation. It is also noted for handling the employment aspects of large corporate transactions.
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Work Highlights

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  • Jones Day defended Eli Lilly and Company from a putative class action claim of age discrimination.

Strengths

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  • Jones Day is responsive and commercial, the firm is focused on the right decision for the business.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Michael J Gray
    Michael J Gray

    Michael J Gray

    Michael Gray has first-class expertise that covers matters such as discrimination lawsuits, allegations of breach of contract and whistle-blower claims.

    • Michael has expert knowledge, high-level sophistication and outstanding business judgment.

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  • Elizabeth McRee
    Elizabeth McRee

    Elizabeth McRee

    Elizabeth McRee has experience handling employment litigation and arbitrations concerning a wide range of complex issues.

    • She is one of my go-to advisors for thorny issues and her guidance is always spot on.

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  • David Birnbaum
    David Birnbaum

    David Birnbaum

    David Birnbaum handles a range of issues, including collective bargaining negotiations and wage and hour claims.

    • I have full confidence in his abilities to provide the company with sound legal advice and represent the company in our discussions with counterparties.

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  • E Michael Rossman
    E Michael Rossman

    E Michael Rossman

    Michael Rossman is well regarded for his ability to defend clients in employment-related litigation. He is active in a range of industries including healthcare, manufacturing and technology.
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