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Ellen “Ellie” Hemminger is a member of the Labor and Employment group who advises employers on managing workforce risk and navigating complex employment matters. She works with companies across industries to align legal strategies with business objectives and protect operational continuity.

Ellie defends claims involving discrimination, retaliation, restrictive covenants and trade secrets, wage and hour compliance, and employment-related class actions, representing clients in state and federal courts, arbitrations, and before administrative agencies. She also advises on policy development, workplace investigations, leaves of absence, and broader employment issues, helping clients make confident, business-minded decisions.

Credentials

Education

  • DePaul University College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2020
  • Marquette University, B.A., 2017

Bar Admissions

  • Illinois, 2021

Court Admissions

  • U.S. Court of Appeals Eighth Circuit, 2023
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, 2021

Affiliations

  • Member, Chicago Bar Association
  • Member, Women’s Bar Association of Illinois

Recognition

  • Super Lawyers – Employment & Labor, Rising Star (2024-2026)

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