Gregory P. Abrams has devoted his career to representing and counseling employers in all facets of labor and employment law. He regularly defends companies in employment litigation, including representing employers throughout the country in complex, classwide and systemic litigation.
Greg has deep experience defending against class and collective actions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Title VII and Section 1981, including defeating class certification and prevailing on the merits. He also defends employers from claims under:
- The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
- The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)
- Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA)
Greg has represented employers in jurisdictions throughout the country, as well as before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), U.S. Department of Labor, and other state and local agencies.
Greg counsels clients on matters involving criminal background checks, covenants not to compete, wage and hour laws, drug and alcohol testing, and employee discipline and termination. He works with organizations to create separation agreements and releases, employee handbooks, and other employment policies.
Education :
- University of Chicago Law School, J.D. (2003)
- University of Pennsylvania, B.A. in Economics and Political Science, summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa (2000)
Bar Admissions : Illinois
Court Admissions :
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
- U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan
Professional Associations :
- Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
- American Bar Association
- Illinois State Bar Association
- Chicago Bar Association
Civic Activities :
- Cabrini Green Legal Aid — Young Professionals Board (Past Co-Chair)
- Equip for Equality — Young Professionals Board
Cost
Rate : $$$