Robbins, Schwartz, Nicholas, Lifton & Taylor
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Robbins, Schwartz, Nicholas, Lifton & Taylor is a well-established law firm based in Chicago, IL, and serving the surrounding areas. Founded in 2015, the firm specializes in various fields of law, notably labor and employment law, state and local municipal law, personal injury, and litigation. It has a team of dedicated lawyers who guide clients through complex legal matters, offering counsel in areas such as employment discrimination, labor relations, construction contract negotiation, and dispute resolution. Its lawyers represent clients in both federal and state court, ensuring their rights are always protected.
Specialties
Issue type
Discrimination, Harassment, Workers compensation, Wrongful termination, Pay and benefits, Social Security & Disability, Other type of issues
Location and hours
Robbins, Schwartz, Nicholas, Lifton & Taylor
55 W Monroe St Ste 800
Chicago, IL 60603-5144
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Work Experience
Attorney
Robbins Schwartz
2018 - Present
Attorney
Foote, Mielke, Chavez & O'Neil, LLC
2014 - 2017
Education
Depauw University
2001
Florida Coastal School Of Law
DePaul University College of Law
1992
Oberlin College
1982
John Marshall Law School, Chicago
2013
University of Minnesota Law School
DePaul University College of Law
1985
Washington University In St. Louis School of Law
2004
Indiana University
2010
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
1989
John Marshall Law School, Chicago
1972
University of Exeter
1971
Southern Illinois University
1968
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
1999
John Marshall School of Law
The University of Michigan Law School
Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago Kent College of Law
2000
University of Illinois, Chicago
1990
DePaul University College of Law
Law
1992
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
English/Rhetoric
1989
John Marshall Law School, Chicago
Law
1972
University of Exeter
1971
Southern Illinois University
Accounting
Washington University In St. Louis School of Law
2004
Depauw University
2001
Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
Law
1993
Ohio State University, Columbus
History
1987
Ohio State University, Columbus
History
1985
Ohio State University, Columbus
Political Science
1985
Michigan State University College of Law
DePaul University College of Law
Law
1985
Oberlin College
Government and International Affairs
1982
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
1999
Wayne State University Law School
Law
2004
Michigan State University
Accounting
2001
John Marshall Law School, Chicago
Law
2013
Indiana University
2010
Chicago Kent College of Law
Law
2000
University of Illinois, Chicago
1990
Associations & Affiliations
Illinois Council of School Attorneys
American Bar Association
Chicago Bar Association
Illinois State Bar Association
Kane County Bar Association
Member
DuPage County Bar Association
Member
Illinois State Bar Association
Member
American College of Construction Lawyers
Fellow
Publications
Illionois School Law
Employment Discrimination
2005
Illionois School Law
Employment Discrimination
2001
Illinois State Bar Association
Education Law Update
2000
Illionois School Law
Employment Discrimination
1999
Human Resources Magazine
Questions to Ask When Conducting Reference Checks
1998
Illionois School Law
Employment Discrimination
1996
Illinois Community College Trustees Association Newsletter
Affirmative Action in Higher Education
1996
Illinois School Law
Organization, Finance, and Property
2017
Update Magazine
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of School Bidding Requirements
2016
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
2015
Illinois School Law
School Property and Environmental Issues
2005
Illinois School Law
School Property, Construction, and Environmental Issues
2001
Illinois School Law
School Property, Construction, and Environmental Issues
1999
Illinois School Law
School Property, Construction, and Environmental Issues
1997
Illinois School Law
Labor Relations
1996
Chapter 23, Architect and Engineer Liability: Claims Against Design Professionals, 3rd ed
Injuries Resulting in Damage Claims
2006
ABA Forum on the Construction Industry
The Construction Contracts Book: How to Find Common Ground in Negotiating Design and Construction Contract Clauses
2004
Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education
CONSTRUCTION LITIGATION
2003
National School Boards Association, Council of School Attorneys
From the Ground Up: Legal Issues in School Construction
2002
School of Law Review
School Construction Bidding Issues
2001
Illinois School Law
School Property, Construction and Environmental Issues
2001
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Construction Contracting for Public Entities in Illinois
2000
Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education
CONSTRUCTION LITIGATION
1999
Illinois School Law
School Property, Construction and Environmental Issues
1999
Speaking Engagements
14th EEO/Diversity Conference
Terminations/Discipline and Due Process: Jury Proof Terminations
2006
Council on Education in Management
Illinois FMLA Update 2006
2006
FMLA Update 2005, Council on Education in Management
Update on Recent FMLA and Illinois Leave Law Developments
2005
FMLA Update 2005, Council on Education in Management
Preventing Mistakes in Designating FMLA Leave and Providing the Employee with Written Notification
2005
FMLA Update 2005, Council on Education in Management
Deciphering When an Employee Can Take Leave ³To Care For² a Family Member: Which Relatives Qualify and for What Type of Care?
2005
FMLA Update 2005, Council on Education in Management
Training Your Managers and Supervisors to Comply with the FMLA: Heading Off Trouble and Minimizing the Risks of Costly Errors
2005
Management Association of Illinois' Annual Conference
What to Expect When Sued for Employment Discrimination
2005
2005 HR Conference: HR Fitness for Peak Performance, The Management Association of Illinois
What to Expect When You Are Sued for Employment Discrimination
2005
IASB/IASA/IASBO Joint Annual Conference
Do You See A Problem Here?
2004
Council for Education in Management, Advanced Employment Law, Certificate Forum for HR Professionals
Minimizing Organizational and Personal Liability Risks Arising from Employment Terminations
2004
Council for Education in Management, Advanced Employment Law, Certificate Forum for HR Professionals
The Latest Trends in Employment Litigation: Class Actions, Arbitration, Personal Liability and More!
2004
Council for Education in Management, Advanced Employment Law, Certificate Forum for HR Professionals
Curtailing FMLA Headaches by Getting Up to Date on the Impact of Recent Court Cases
2004
Council for Education in Management, Advanced Employment Law, Certificate Forum for HR Professionals
What To Do When the Government Comes Knocking: Ensuring Your Organization Is Prepared for Government Audits, Investigations and Inspections
2004
Council on Education in Management Public Sector Employment Law Conference
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2004
Council on Education in Management Public Sector Employment Law Conference
EEOC and Discrimination Law Update: Vital Lessons for Employers from Recent Cases and Huge Settlements and Jury Verdicts
2004
Council on Edu-cation in Management
The Definitive Guide to Employment Law for HR Professionals in Illinois
2003
Regional Office of Education
Legal Update and Review: Seminar for Newly Elected Board of Education Members
2003
Illinois Athletic Directors Association, Annual Meeting
Issues Involving Student-Athletes
2003
Council on Education in Management
Employee Computer Use
2003
Illinois Community College Trustees
State Gift Ban Act
2003
IASBO 55th Annual Conference
Outsourcing: Should I? How Do I Begin?
2006
Facility Purchasing Seminar, Illinois Association of School Business Officials
Bidding from the Basics to Advanced Problems and Solutions
2006
Illinois Community College Trustees Association
Legal and Legislative Update
2006
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Primer on Township Government for 2005 Candidates
2005
Illinois Association of School Business Officials, Facility Purchasing Seminar
Purchasing Basics
2004
Mt. Carroll Community Unit School District No. 204
Risk Management Under the Tort Immunity Act
2004
Tort Immunity Fund Workshop
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2004
Risk Management Workshop
Unknown
2004
Illinois Association of School Business Officials, 53rd Annual Conference
Purchasing Handbook for Illinois Schools
2004
Illinois Association of School Business Officials
Public Bidding: How to Keep Your District Out of Court
2004
Illinois Community College Trustees Association Seminar
Legal Update for New Trustees
2003
Illinois Association of School Business Officials
Legal Aspects of Purchasing, What New Superintendents and School Business Managers Need to Know About School Business Practices to Survive
2003
Illinois Association of School Business Officials, Law Institute
Intergovernmental Agreements and Service Contracts
2003
Construction and Purchasing Information Seminar, Illinois Association of School Business Officials
Critical Language in Your Construction Contracts/Dealing with Problems Arising During Construction
2002
Township Officials of Illinois, 96th Annual Educational Conference
Legal Views for Clerks
2003
Local Government Seminar, DuPage County Bar Association
Case Law Update
2002
Illinois Association of School Business Officials, 51st Annual Conference
Legal Aspects of Purchasing
2002
AIA Contracts Seminar, Lorman Education Services
New AIA Design Build Documents: Additional Differences of Note
2005
Ninth Annual School Business Law Institute, Illinois Association of School Business Officials
Mold and Sick Buildings: Construction and/or Maintenance Deficiencies
2002
AIA Contracts Seminar, Lorman Education Services
Pros and Cons of Designer Led Design Build
2005
Lorman Education Services
Public Contracts and Procurement Regulations in Illinois
2005
Lorman Education Services
Public Works Construction: New and Dramatic Legal Changes in Illinois
2005
Illinois Community College Trustees Academy
Legal and Ethical Duties of Community College Student Trustees
2003
DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference, Elected Officials Seminar I
Elected Officials Prohibited Contract and Conflicts of Interest and Permitted Reasons to Hold Executive Sessions Under the Open Meetings Act
2003
School Law Seminar, Illinois Council of School Attorneys
Dealing with the Inevitable Construction Problems
2004
Professional Education Systems Institute
Insurance Coverage for Defects in Design and Construction Seminar
2004
Illinois Association of School Business Officials
Legalities of Auxiliary Services
2004
2004 Legal Compliance Seminar, Illinois Association of School Business Officials
Current Issues In Procurement
2004
Professional Education Systems Institute
Illinois Construction Law
2004
Construction and Purchasing Information Seminar, Illinois Association of School Business Officials
Issues To Consider When Embarking on a Construction Project/Selecting Your Construction Team/Effectively Responding to Bid Challenges
2002
Lorman Education Services
Public Contract Law and Competitive Public Bidding in Illinois
2002
American Bar Association, Annual Meeting of the Forum Committee on the Construction Industry
Construction Warranties, Guarantees, Rights and Remedies
2002
Lorman Education Services
Construction Contracting for Public Entities in Illinois
2002
Lorman Education Services
Public Contract Law and Competitive Public Bidding in Illinois
2001
69th Joint Annual Conference, Illinois Association of School Boards
Bidding Issues: Who Is the Lowest Bidder and When Can the Board Disqualify a Bidder?
2001
Services offered
Employment Law Attorney