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Meredith S. Kirshenbaum

Principal

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Experience

  • On multiple occasions, successfully represented and supported charter school clients in union organizing campaigns, resulting in no union being certified and the charter schools maintaining their independence.  
  • Represented client during high-stakes collective bargaining negotiations, advocating for the client’s interests and ultimately achieving a favorable agreement for client.  
  • Assisted client in navigating the complexities of a potential strike during collective bargaining negotiations, providing legal and strategic guidance and ultimately avoiding disruption to the client’s operations.  
  • Represented Fortune 500 client in federal court litigation where former employee alleged discrimination, ultimately prevailing on summary judgment in favor of the client.  
  • Successfully negotiated favorable settlement agreement on behalf of client involved in contentious sexual harassment litigation.  

Credentials

Education

  • University of Chicago Law School, J.D., 2012

    – with honors

    – Order of the Coif

  • Northwestern University, B.S., 2009

    – Social Policy, magna cum laude

Admissions

  • Illinois

Professional Activities

  • Camp for All Kids, Board Member 
  • Anti-Defamation League, Associate Board Member 

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