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Zoe Spector

Associate

Chicago
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Zoe is an associate in the Firm's Labor & Employment practice group.

She helps employers navigate through labor and employment matters by providing thoughtful human resources counseling and strategic representation. At the agency level, Zoe uses her effective writing skills to help clients respond to charges of discrimination.

Zoe earned her J.D. from University of Illinois College of Law where she was a Teaching Assistant for Legal Writing & Analysis and Introduction to Advocacy. She served as the Chairman of the University of Illinois Student Legal Services Advisory Board and an Articles Editor for the Journal of Law, Technology & Policy. In 2018, Zoe was named a National Semi-finalist at the Williams Institute Moot Court Competition at UCLA School of Law.

Zoe is a recipient of the Rickert Award for Excellence in Service and was designated as a Harno Scholar for her academic achievement.

Thompson Coburn Publications

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U.S. Supreme Court sides with employers over arbitration of PAGA claims

The City of Chicago amends sexual harassment laws, including new training, policy, and notice requirements

Illinois Department of Labor issues first guidance on the state’s Equal Pay Act

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New law to bar mandatory arbitration of sexual harassment and assault claims

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New requirement for corporations doing business in Illinois to publicly report employee demographic data

Illinois legislature makes substantial limiting changes to state law on non-compete and non-solicitation agreements

Blogs

BIPA Update: Illinois Is One Step Closer to Amending How Damages Accrue under BIPA!

TCLEs

EEO Implications of Dobbs

Recent Updates in Illinois Law

Remote Work Issues