Lori Goldstein
Lori Goldstein, a 25+ year employment lawyer, represents employers and employees on a wide range of issues. She provides discrimination and sexual harassment training, employment practice audits, and presentations on employment topics as well as counseling to organizations and individuals on personnel matters. Lori handles claims before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Department of Labor, and other administrative agencies nationwide. Lori believes in efficiecy, economics and accessibility in serving her clients.
Lori Goldstein is a 25+ year employment lawyer, representing employers and employees on issues including employment discrimination, harassment, termination, wage-hour, employment disputes, employment and severance agreements, employee manuals, wage and overtime issues and independent contractor issues. Lori regularly provides discrimination and sexual harassment training, employment practice audits, and presentations on various employment topics, as well as regular counseling to organizations and individuals on personnel matters. Lori handles claims before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Department of Labor, and other administrative agencies nationwide. Lori believes in efficiency, economics and accessibility in serving her clients.
Website: http://lorigoldsteinlaw.com
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EDUCATION |
University of Illinois, |
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EMPLOYMENT |
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February, 2011 – Present |
Law Office of Lori A. Goldstein |
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June, 2000-January, 2011 |
Of Counsel, Labor and Employment Group |
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l984-May, 2000 |
Counsel (1991-2000; offered partnership in 1991); |
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PROFESSIONAL and COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS |
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2011 |
North Shore LAW (Lawyers Advisors Women) Career Resource Center of Lake Forest (CRC) Board New Trier High School Board of Education Temple Jeremiah Board of Directors and Legal Counsel |
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2010-present |
Temple Jeremiah |
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2005-present |
New Trier Ethical Conduct and Global Citizenship Committee |
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1992-present |
American Bar Association |
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1988-present |
Chicago Bar Association |
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1986-present |
Women's Bar Association of Illinois |
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PRESENTATIONS |
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January, 2012
May, 2011 |
Issues in Employment Law: Career Resource Center of Lake County
CLE: ADA and ADAAA Update: Real Estate Institute
Webinar: ADA and ADAAA Update Y – USA (National YMCA and Affiliates) |
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November, 2010 |
Update on Disabilities Laws |
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August, 2010 |
Reductions in Force – Guidelines and Risks |
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September, 2007 |
The Importance of Attracting and Retaining Older Workers |
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PUBLICATIONS |
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January, 2012
October, 2011
April, 2011 |
“Hot Employment Issues for 2012,” Law Office of Lori A. Goldstein Client Bulletin
“Surprise Relief for Employers and Good News for Workers: Voluntary Settlement Opportunity to Reclassify Independent Contractors to Employees,” Law Office of Lori A. Goldstein Client Bulletin
Employers Face Increased Obligations, Risk Under Amended ADA Regulations,” Law Office of Lori A. Goldstein Client Bulletin |
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January, 2011 |
“Can Employees Legally Be Fired For Facebook Posts?” Publicity Club of Chicago |
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June, 2010 |
“Court Guides Employers On Reasonable Accommodations and ADA Protection,” Wildman Harrold Employment Newsletter |
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March, 2010 |
“Termination For Misconduct Does Not Automatically End Injured Employees’ Workers’ Compensation Benefits,” Wildman Harrold Employment Newsletter |
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October, 2009 |
“Illinois Expands Employer Obligations By Amending Three Statutes,” Wildman Harrold Employment Newsletter |
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June, 2009 |
"Recent Local FMLA Cases Clarify Employee Rights," Wildman Harrold Employment Newsletter |
