Smith O'Callaghan & White

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  • Established in 2000
  • Firm Size 5
  • A boutique law firm representing corporate clients in all aspects of Labor and Employment law, trade secrets and non-compete litigation. Telephone (312) 419-1000.

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    4.8/5.0 (35)
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About this firm

Smith O’Callaghan & White focuses its practice exclusively on all aspects of labor and employment law, with a particular emphasis on representing employers in employment-related litigation. Because we concentrate our practice in labor and employment law, the firm has the expertise and experience to handle the most complex matters effectively and efficiently, obtaining excellent results while strictly managing costs. The firm has built its practice on the commitment to provide first-rate legal services to meet client business objectives.

Our attorneys are committed to providing the full level of their expertise and energy to find innovative and workable solutions to client problems.

The firm is located at 33 North LaSalle Street in the heart of Chicago’s legal and business community. This location provides ready access to federal and state courts, as well as government offices and administrative agencies. Most of the firm’s work is concentrated in Chicago and the Midwest region, but we have extensive experience handling matters throughout the United States.

CLIENTS

Smith O’Callaghan & White represents a diverse group of business clients, including: large international corporations and Global 500 companies, Fortune 500 companies, limited liability companies and partnerships, manufacturers, medium and small businesses, financial concerns, professional entities and other law firms.

RESULTS

Smith O’Callaghan & White is committed to one fundamental objective: obtaining favorable results for our clients. This commitment guides every aspect of our legal work and is demonstrated by a record of success on behalf of our clients.

DIVERSITY IS OUR FOUNDATION

Smith O’Callaghan & White is proud of its long-standing commitment to diversity. Our dedication to diversity is of paramount importance as it is the foundation upon which we were built. Smith O’Callaghan & White is one of the very few “Go-To Law Firms” in the United States with the majority of its named partners, 2 of 3 named partners, who are women:

Mary Aileen O’Callaghan and Laura A. White.

With 2 of 3 named partners as women, diversity is a fundamental element of our culture and everyday existence. Our commitment to diversity starts with diversity in the management and decision-making of the firm and extends to attracting diverse lawyers, including an established record of having at least 50% of the firm’s associates who are women. Our firm has benefited from its inception by having Mary Aileen O’Callaghan and Laura A. White lead our team of lawyers in providing exceptional service to our clients.

Smith O’Callaghan & White ensures equal opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

At Smith O’Callaghan & White, we believe that the diversity of our backgrounds, experience and ideas enhances the high quality legal work our clients have come to expect. Our firm stands side-by-side with our clients, as well as all other businesses and professional entities, in promoting diversity in the workplace. And we look forward to partnering with others for whom diversity is also a priority.
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Areas of Practice (26)

  • Employment Litigation
  • Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation Agreements
  • Trade Secrets and Unfair Competition
  • Employee Pirating and Tortious Interference
  • Employment Counseling
  • Breach of Fiduciary Duty
  • Internal Investigations
  • Administrative Agency Proceedings
  • Arbitration, Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • NLRB And Labor-Management Relations
  • Breach of Employment Contract Litigation
  • Employment-Related Torts
  • Preparation of Affirmative Action Plans
  • Executive Compensation
  • Discrimination
  • Wrongful Termination
  • Whistleblower Litigation
  • Labor and Employment
  • Sexual Harassment
  • Family and Medical Leave Act
  • Americans with Disabilities Act
  • Employment Contracts
  • Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA)
  • Wage and Hour Law
  • Harassment
  • Age Discrimination in Employment
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People (5)

Terry J. Smith: Attorney with Smith O'Callaghan & White
Terry J. Smith
Partner
5.0
5 Reviews
Chicago, IL

Employment Litigation, Trade Secrets, Non-Compete Litigation, Trials, Arbitration and Mediation, Labor and Employment Law, Sexual Harassment, Wrongful Termination, Discrimination, Administrative Hearings and Appeals, Whistleblower Litigation View More

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Robert Duda, Jr.: Attorney with Smith O'Callaghan & White
Robert Duda, Jr.
Partner
5.0
9 Reviews
Chicago, IL

Employment Litigation, Trade Secrets and Unfair Competition, Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation Agreements, Employee Pirating and Tortious Interference, Employment Counseling, Internal Investigations, Sexual Harassment, Discrimination View More

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Laura White: Attorney with Smith O'Callaghan & White
Laura White
Partner
4.9
11 Reviews
Chicago, IL

Employment Litigation, Trials, Employment Counseling, Administrative Agency Proceedings, Arbitration and Mediation, Sexual Harassment, Discrimination View More

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Mary O'Callaghan: Attorney with Smith O'Callaghan & White
Mary O'Callaghan
Partner
4.6
10 Reviews
Chicago, IL

Labor and Employment Law, Employment Counseling, Administrative Agency Proceedings, NLRB and Labor-Management Relations, Preparation of Affirmative Action Plans/OFCCP Proceedings, Sexual Harassment, Discrimination View More

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Linda K. Stevens: Attorney with Smith O'Callaghan & White
Linda K. Stevens
Of Counsel
5.0
Chicago, IL

Trade Secrets, Noncompete and Restrictive Covenant Agreements, Litigation, Intellectual Property, Arbitration, Commercial, Compliance and Counseling, Copyright and Trademark, eDiscovery and Litigation Readiness View More

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Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (35 reviews)

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0
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Diversity

Diversity is Our Foundation

Smith O'Callaghan & White is proud of its long-standing commitment to diversity. Our dedication to diversity is of paramount importance as it is the foundation upon which we were built. Smith O'Callaghan & White is one of the very few "Go-To Law Firms" in the United States with the majority of its name partners, 2 of 3 name partners, who are women: 

                Mary Aileen O’Callaghan and Laura A. White.

With 2 of 3 name partners as women, diversity is a fundamental element of our culture and everyday existence. Our commitment to diversity starts with diversity in the management and decision-making of the firm and extends to attracting diverse lawyers, including a long-standing record of having at least 50% of the firm’s associates who are women. Our firm has benefited from its inception by having Mary Aileen O'Callaghan and Laura A. White lead our team of lawyers in providing exceptional service to our clients.

It is the policy of Smith O’Callaghan & White to ensure equal opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. 

At Smith O’Callaghan & White, we believe that the diversity of our backgrounds, experience and ideas enhance the high quality legal work our clients have come to expect. Our firm stands side-by-side with our clients, as well as all other businesses and professional entities, in promoting diversity in the workplace. And we look forward to partnering with others for whom diversity is also a priority.

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