Steve Teplinsky is a partner in the firm's Chicago office. His primary focus is the representation of management in all aspects of employment and labor law, with special emphasis in counseling and defending employers in employment discrimination and other litigation before federal and state courts, administrative agencies and arbitrators. He also works with clients on preventative measures, developing and implementing policies and counseling on day-to-day employment and labor issues and negotiating and drafting collective bargaining agreements. Mr. Teplinsky frequently presents speeches, seminars and training sessions on numerous employment law topics, including sexual harassment, retaliation, hiring, termination, contingent workforce, FMLA and Americans with Disabilities Act and Best Practices for Employers. He has been selected by his peers to the Leading Lawyers Network among Labor and Employment Law attorneys.