Julie Devine, a trial lawyer for over 14 years, has extensive experience in all areas of litigation and employment counseling.
Litigation Experience
Julie represents employers in a wide range of single-plaintiff, multi-plaintiff, and class action lawsuits. She has successfully defended employers in state and federal court and government investigations involving claims for discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, with extensive experience in:
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Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VII”)
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Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”)
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Age Discrimination in Employment Act (“ADEA”)
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Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”)
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Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”)
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Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”)
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Missouri Human Rights Act (“MHRA”)
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Illinois Human Rights Act
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Missouri Worker’s Compensation Act
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Illinois Worker’s Compensation Act
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Missouri and Illinois common law claims
Employment Counseling
Julie also regularly provides advice and counseling to employers of all sizes about an array of compliance issues including:
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Hiring practices
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Credit and background checks
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Drug and alcohol policies and testing
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Workplace safety
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Employee discipline and terminations
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Accommodating employees with disabilities
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Religious expression in the workplace
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Social media and technology
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Arbitration clauses
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Non-compete agreements
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Separation and severance agreements.
