Nadine Abrahams

Nadine Abrahams

Employment Law - Management

5.0 (1 reviews)
Chicago, Illinois
33+ years experience
Jackson Lewis PC
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150 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2500, Chicago, IL 60601
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Bio

Nadine Abrahams is office managing principal of the Chicago, Illinois, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. She represents management in employment cases in federal and state courts and before administrative agencies.Prior to joining Jackson Lewis, Nadine was a partner with another prominent national labor and employment firm. She previously was senior counsel for the Employment Litigation Division of the City of Chicago Law Department. She has been based in Chicago her entire career and has extensive experience litigating all forms of labor and employment matters throughout the Midwest, in federal courts, state courts, and before administrative agencies.Nadine practices the spectrum of employment matters, including claims such as race, age, religion, national origin, disability and sex discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliatory discharge, and wage and hour issues. Her class action, collective action, and multi-plaintiff experience includes suits by both private parties and by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.Nadine also routinely counsels clients on a variety of employment practices, including employment contracts and employee handbooks. She conducts employee training seminars, harassment investigations, and frequently speaks on employment-related topics.As a member of the Privacy Litigation team, Nadine works with the rest of the team to defend clients against claims, including class actions, brought in state and federal courts throughout Illinois involving alleged violations of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). Nadine has also counseled numerous companies regarding compliance with biometric privacy laws. Nadine Abrahams is office managing principal of the Chicago, Illinois, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. She represents management in employment cases in federal and state courts and before administrative agencies.Prior to joining Jackson Lewis, Nadine was a partner with another prominent national labor and employment firm. She previously was senior counsel for the Employment Litigation Division of the City of Chicago Law Department. She has been based in Chicago her entire career and has extensive experience litigating all forms of labor and employment matters throughout the Midwest, in federal courts, state courts, and before administrative agencies.Nadine practices the spectrum of employment matters, including claims such as race, age, religion, national origin, disability and sex discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliatory discharge, and wage and hour issues. Her class action, collective action, and multi-plaintiff experience includes suits by both private parties and by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.Nadine also routinely counsels clients on a variety of employment practices, including employment contracts and employee handbooks. She conducts employee training seminars, harassment investigations, and frequently speaks on employment-related topics.As a member of the Privacy Litigation team, Nadine works with the rest of the team to defend clients against claims, including class actions, brought in state and federal courts throughout Illinois involving alleged violations of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). Nadine has also counseled numerous companies regarding compliance with biometric privacy laws. Nadine Abrahams is office managing principal of the Chicago, Illinois, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. She represents management in employment cases in federal and state courts and before administrative agencies. Prior to joining Jackson Lewis, Nadine was a partner with another prominent national labor and employment firm. She previously was senior counsel for the Employment Litigation Division of the City of Chicago Law Department. She has been based in Chicago her entire career and has extensive experience litigating all forms of labor and employment matters throughout the Midwest, in federal courts, state courts, and before administrative agencies. Nadine practices the spectrum of employment matters, including claims such as race, age, religion, national origin, disability and sex discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliatory discharge, and wage and hour issues. Her class action, collective action, and multi-plaintiff experience includes suits by both private parties and by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Nadine also routinely counsels clients on a variety of employment practices, including employment contracts and employee handbooks. She conducts employee training seminars, harassment investigations, and frequently speaks on employment-related topics. As a member of the Privacy Litigation team, Nadine works with the rest of the team to defend clients against claims, including class actions, brought in state and federal courts throughout Illinois involving alleged violations of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). Nadine has also counseled numerous companies regarding compliance with biometric privacy laws.

Practice Areas

Employment Law - Management

Awards & Recognition

  • Recognized: Employment Law - Management
  • Practice Area: Labor Law - Management
  • Practice Area: Litigation - Labor and Employment

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2023

Education

  • New York University, J.D., graduated 1992

Reviews

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Brian Hall

2 weeks ago

Expert Employment Law Representation

Nadine Abrahams demonstrated exceptional legal acumen and professionalism in resolving a complex employment dispute for our company. Her 33 years of experience in labor and employment law were evident in her strategic approach, particularly in representing management in federal court. Recognized in multiple practice areas by her peers, Nadine’s deep understanding of labor law—management dynamics ensured a favorable outcome. She was not only responsive and detail-oriented but also provided clear, actionable guidance throughout the litigation process. Her leadership as office managing principal at Jackson Lewis P.C. reflects her commitment to excellence, and we couldn’t have asked for a more skilled advocate in this matter. Highly recommend her for employment-related legal challenges.

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