Joseph Mulherin

Employment Law - Management

3.0 (1 reviews)

Chicago, Illinois

23+ years experience

McDermott Will & Schulte

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

312-372-2000

https://www.mwe.com/people/joseph-k-mulherin/

444 West Lake Street, Chicago, IL 60606-0029

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Bio

Joseph Mulherin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management.Joseph, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joseph is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Joseph Mulherin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management.Joseph, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joseph is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Joseph Mulherin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management. Joseph, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joseph is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Practice Areas

Employment Law - Management

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Employment Law - Management

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2024

Education

Pepperdine University, J.D., graduated 2002

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Reviews

Michael Lee

2 weeks ago

A competent attorney with some communication delays

I hired Joseph Mulherin of McDermott Will & Schulte to advise my small business on a complex employee termination and severance agreement. His deep experience in Employment Law - Management was evident; his analysis of the legal risks was thorough and his drafted documents were impeccable. It's clear why he's recognized by Best Lawyers in this field. However, my experience was a mixed bag. While the final work product was solid, there were noticeable delays in email responses, sometimes taking several business days. This created some anxiety during a time-sensitive process. Additionally, for a firm of this caliber, I expected more proactive updates rather than having to follow up. For straightforward, high-stakes employment matters, Joseph's 23 years of practice and Pepperdine education make him a safe choice. Just be prepared to manage your expectations regarding communication cadence and take the initiative to stay in the loop.