Smith O’Callaghan & White is a boutique law firm representing corporate clients in all aspects of labor and employment law, with a particular focus on employment litigation in the federal and state courts and prosecution and defense of matters involving trade secrets and non-compete agreements.
Smith O’Callaghan & White is an AV® rated law firm, the highest peer review rating awarded by Martindale-Hubbell. The firm is recognized in national surveys for its capabilities and dedication in labor and employment law, including designation as a “Go-To Law Firm” by Corporate Counsel magazine, recognition by Chambers and Partners as a top labor and employment firm in Illinois, and selection by clients to the BTI Client Service A-Team.
The firm was established to provide employers with high-caliber, effective and result-oriented legal representation. We have a commitment to outstanding legal work and a consistent track record of achieving excellent results for our clients. The firm handles matters throughout the United States, with its primary practice in Chicago and the Midwest region.
We are located in downtown Chicago, Illinois, at 33 North LaSalle Street.
We are pleased to provide several of our recent Client Alerts and Legal Updates on important new developments in labor and employment law.
November 01, 2024
A Texas Federal Court recently struck down the Federal Trade Commission’s new rule that would have served as a nationwide ban on non-compete agreements for nearly all U.S. workers.
Read MoreJuly 01, 2024
The new Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance provides that all employees working in Chicago earn up to 40 hours of Paid Leave and 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave per 12-month period.
Read MoreMay 01, 2024
On April 23, 2024, the FTC in Washington, D.C. voted 3-2 to approve and issue a final rule that purports to ban non-compete agreements for nearly all workers of for-profit employers with limited exceptions.
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