Joseph Tilson

Joe represents employers in large-scale employment litigation and labor arbitrations and negotiations. He has tried more than 150 jury and non-jury cases before the full range of courts, administrative agencies, and labor arbitrators. His clients include a number of the country’s largest public and private employers, and Illinois’ most prestigious universities, whom he represents in both traditional labor law matters and employment litigation. Joe is nationally known for his knowledge and success in handling large wage and hour class action cases, but he also has vast experience in collective bargaining involving large and complex bargaining units. He is also a frequent lecturer and author on labor and employment issues for the American Bar Association, Practicing Law Institute, Northwestern University's Corporate Council Institute, Chicago-Kent College of Law, and many other educational institutions and associations.

Chicago Labor and Employment Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers in America, 2011, 2014, 2017, 2018, and 2021; Lexology Illinois Client Choice Award, 2015 and 2016; Most Powerful Employment Attorneys, Human Resource Network and Lawdragon, 2010–2021

Fellow, College of Labor and Employment Lawyers; American Bar Association Labor & Employment Section, Council Member and past Chair