Michelle T. Olson
Associate
Co-Chair, Pro Bono Committee222 North LaSalle Street Chicago, Illinois 60601
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Michelle T. Olson
Associate
Co-Chair, Pro Bono CommitteeMichelle T. Olson is a Senior Associate in the Labor and Employment group of the firm’s Chicago office and Co-Chair of the firm’s Pro Bono Committee.
Ms. Olson regularly counsels employers on day-to-day employment law and human resources matters, including federal and state anti-discrimination laws, medical leaves of absence and accommodation requests, employee discipline and discharge, whistleblower and retaliation claims, and wage and hour violations. Ms. Olson helps employers navigate challenging workplace investigations, including allegations of harassment, bullying and retaliation. She also provides employers with thoughtful and practical advice in the development of separation and settlement agreements, employee handbooks, training programs and related policies and procedures. Ms. Olson also regularly represents clients involved in employment-related litigation in federal court, arbitral forums and administrative agencies.
From 2016 to 2020, Ms. Olson was selected as an Illinois Rising Star in Employment Litigation: Defense by Super Lawyers.
From 2011 to 2013, Ms. Olson clerked for the Honorable Joan H. Lefkow of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, where she worked on a wide variety of civil and criminal matters. While in law school, Ms. Olson served as an extern at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and was a member of the Northwestern Journal of Law and Social Policy. She also studied in India. Prior to attending law school, she worked as a legislative aide for the Illinois House of Representatives.
In her free time, Ms. Olson serves as Secretary of the board of directors of SisterHouse, a residential addiction treatment and recovery center for women.
Michelle T. Olson
Associate
Co-Chair, Pro Bono CommitteeEducation
- Northwestern University School of Law, J.D., 2010, cum laude
- University of Illinois, B.S., 2003, highest honors
Michelle T. Olson
Associate
Co-Chair, Pro Bono CommitteeBar Admissions
- Illinois, 2010
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, 2010
Affiliations
- Member, Chicago Bar Association
- Member, Federal Bar Association, Labor and Employment
- Secretary, Board of Directors, SisterHouse
Michelle T. Olson
Associate
Co-Chair, Pro Bono Committee-
Publications
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May 14, 2020 | Newsletter/Bulletin
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March 29, 2020 | Newsletter/Bulletin
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October 31, 2019 | Newsletter/Bulletin
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March 2017 | Newsletter/Bulletin
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June 2014 | Newsletter/Bulletin
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July 2011 | Article
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March 2011 | Article"Employers Have Few Tools to Stem FMLA Abuse," The Ill. Manufacturer
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Michelle T. Olson
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Co-Chair, Pro Bono Committee-
News
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November 2, 2020 | Press Release
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May 14, 2020 | Press Release
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February 14, 2020 | Press Release
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June 5, 2019 | Press Release
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Past Events
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October 29, 2020 | Webinar
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October 21, 2020 | Webinar
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May 30, 2019 | Seminar
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April 24, 2018 | Seminar
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May 12, 2017 | Seminar
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