Equal Opportunity/Discrimination Law

Vedder is at the forefront of new developments in Equal Employment Opportunity legislation and enjoys an excellent reputation in discrimination law compliance and defense. Our attorneys counsel and defend clients, large and small, in race, sex, age, disability, sexual harassment and other employment discrimination matters.

Our equal employment litigation experience includes single-plaintiff and large-class employment discrimination cases at the administrative, trial court and appellate levels, including the U.S. Supreme Court.

In addition to providing litigation support, we assist with:

• Drafting new and reviewing existing affirmative action plans and policies for legal compliance and practical implications
• Auditing hiring, promotion and other personnel policies for potential Equal Employment Opportunity problems
• Day-to-day counseling concerning discharge, discipline and other personnel actions with Equal Employment Opportunity implications
• Creating and conducting customized training programs on Equal Employment Opportunity issues