Awards and Recognition

• Crain’s Chicago Business 2023 Notable Leader in Employment & Labor Law
• Crain’s Chicago Business 2020 Notable LGBTQ Executive
• Recipient of the 2014 Lynford Lardner Community Service Award in recognition of his volunteer work and civic involvement
• Awarded the Advocate for Diversity Award by the Diversity Scholarship Foundation in 2014 in Chicago
• Selected for inclusion in Illinois Super Lawyers – Rising Stars® (2013-2022)
• Awarded the 2011 National LGBT Bar Association’s Best LGBT Lawyer Under 40 Award*

Affiliations

• Currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Miami University Alumni Association
• Currently serves as a board member of Personal PAC Illinois
• Previously served as president for the Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago (2010-2014)
• Previously served as chairperson of the Equality Illinois Political Action Committee (2014-2020)
• Previously served as vice chair of the Equality Illinois Education Fund (2018-2020)

Pro Bono

• Pro bono work makes up an important part of John’s practice, including work with victims of persecution and torture seeking asylum in the U.S.
• John received the National Immigrant Justice Center 2013 Rising Star Award for junior-level attorneys. He is also a recipient of Foley’s Lynford Lardner Community Service Award.

Presentations and Publications

• Co-author, “Labor and Employment FAQs In Light of Uncertain Financial Times,” Labor & Employment Law Perspectives (March 13, 2023)
• Co-author, “Not Enough Money to Make the Next Payroll? Know the Law Before You Act,” Labor & Employment Law Perspectives (March 13, 2023)
• Author, “Intelligent Hiring: AI Recruiting Tools Get EEOC Scrutiny,” Labor & Employment Law Perspectives (March 6, 2023)
• Co-author, “Strictly Confidential? Labor Board Flip-Flops Again on Severance Agreement Confidentiality and Non-Disparagement Terms,” Labor & Employment Law Perspectives (February 27, 2023)
• Co-author, “BIPA Alert: Potential Billion Dollar Exposure for Companies Operating in Illinois under New Illinois Biometric Data Rulings,” Labor & Employment Law Perspectives (February 20, 2023)
• Co-author, “FTC Proposes Sweeping Federal Ban on Employee Noncompetes,” Manufacturing Industry Advisor (January 6, 2023)
• Author, “Addiction and Substance Abuse in a Post-COVID Era: Navigating Stormy Employment Waters,” Labor & Employment Law Perspectives (August 15, 2022)
• Co-author, “More Training, More Notice, More Time – Oh, My! Chicago Adds New Anti-Harassment Obligations for Employers,” Labor & Employment Law Perspectives (June 20, 2022)
• Co-author, “Preparing for NYC’s New Pay Transparency Law,” Law360 (June 10, 2022)
• Co-author, “Considering an Early Retirement Program? Make Sure You Plan Ahead,” Labor & Employment Law Perspectives (January 31, 2022)
• Co-author, “Supreme Court Pulls the Plug on OSHA Vaccine Mandate, but the CMS Vaccination Mandate is Resuscitated In the 25 States In Which It Was on Life Support,” Labor & Employment Law Perspectives (January 13, 2022)
• Co-author, “Chicago’s Public Venue Vaccine Mandate – Does It Impact Cannabis Dispensaries?” Labor & Employment Law Perspectives (December 23, 2021)
• Co-author, “Employer FAQs Regarding COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Mandate for Federal Contractors and Large Employers (with 100 or More Employees),” Labor & Employment Law Perspectives (September 28, 2021)
• Co-author, “New Illinois Limitations on Noncompetes Go Into Effect January 1 – Update Your Restrictive Covenants Now,” Labor & Employment Law Perspectives (July 26, 2021)
• Co-author, “Employer FAQs Regarding CDC’s New Guidance Allowing Fully Vaccinated Individuals to Go Mask-free and Forego Social Distancing in Most Settings,” Labor & Employment Law Perspectives (May 17, 2021)
• Co-author, “Best Practices for Returning to Work in a Vaccinated World,” Labor & Employment Law Perspectives (March 31, 2021)
• Author, “A National COVID-19 Response Strategy: What Should Employers Expect?” Labor & Employment Law Perspectives (February 1, 2021)
• Co-author, “EEOC Addresses COVID Vaccine Guidance and Potential Discrimination Issues,” Labor & Employment Law Perspectives (December 16, 2020)
• Co-author, “President Trump Issues New Executive Order for Federal Contractors and Employers,” Labor & Employment Law Perspectives (September 28, 2020)
• Co-author, “Department of Labor Doubles Down and Largely Reaffirms Limitations on FFCRA Leave, But Narrows Health Care Provider Exclusion,” Labor & Employment Law Perspectives (September 14, 2020)
• Co-author, “Beware: Federal Court Strikes Down Labor Department’s Limitations on Paid Sick and Extended Leave Benefits Under FFCRA,” Labor & Employment Law Perspectives (August 4, 2020)
• Co-author, “LGBTQ Employees Can Sue for Termination – What Other Employment Policies Do You Now Need to Review?” Labor & Employment Law Perspectives (August 3, 2020)
• Co-author, “Employer Use of Contact Tracing Apps: The Good, the Bad, and the Regulatory,” Labor & Employment Law Perspectives (July 7, 2020)
• Co-author, “The Story of Hannah and Bob – Why Employers Cannot Discriminate Against LGBT Employees,” Labor & Employment Law Perspectives (June 15, 2020)
• Co-author, “Restore Illinois: Governer Pritzker’s Five-Phase, Four Region Plan and What It May Mean for Your Business Operations,” Coronavirus Resource Center: Back to Business (May 18, 2020)
• Co-author, “Key Changes and New Provisions in April 30, 2020 Illinois Stay-at-Home Order Extension,” Coronavirus Resource Center: Back to Business (May 5, 2020)
• Co-author, “Best Practices for COVID-19 Preparedness: Key Employment Law Issues for Starting Back Up or Continuing Operations,” Coronavirus Resource Center: Back to Business (April 2020)
• Co-author, “Department of Labor Issues Temporary Rule Regarding Families First Coronavirus Response Act,” Labor & Employment Law Perspectives (April 3, 2020)
• Co-author, “Updated FAQs related to the FFCRA based on Department of Labor Regulations,” Labor & Employment Law Perspectives (April 3, 2020)
• Co-author, “UPDATE: Employment Provisions Within the Families First Coronavirus Response Act,” Coronavirus Resource Center: Back to Business (March 19, 2020)
• Co-author, “Technical Corrections to the House’s Employment Provisions within the Families First Coronavirus Response Act,” Coronavirus Resource Center: Back to Business (March 17, 2020)
• Co-author, “Coronavirus FAQs for Employers No. 3,” Labor & Employment Law Perspectives (March 16, 2020)
• Author, “EEOC’s 2019 Efficiency is Both Good News and Concerning News for Employers,” Labor & Employment Law Perspectives (February 17, 2020)
• Co-author, “Drug Testing Best Practices in the Wake of Cannabis Legalization,” HR Daily Advisor (January 9, 2020)
• Co-author, “Are Baby Boomers the ticket to autonomous vehicle success?” Automotive World (November 18, 2019)
• Co-author, “LGBTQ Employment Law Practice Guide – 2017 Edition,” published by LexisNexis (2017)
• Author, “Expanding the Timer: Supreme Court Gives Employees More Time to File Claims,” Labor & Employment Law Perspectives (June 2016)
• Author, “Employer Wellness Programs: Finally (Or At Least Potentially) Some Clarity,” Labor & Employment Law Perspectives (April 2015)
• Co-presenter, “Ebola: Requirements and Recommendations for Employers and Healthcare Providers,” LawLine Webinar (November 2014)
• Author, “Paycard Use Comes With Convenience, Regulation,“ Labor & Employment Law Perspectives (November 2014)
• Author, “Ebola Preparedness: Employee Education Is Key,” Health Care Law Today (October 2014)
• Co-presenter, “Puff, Puff, Pass: A Legal, Business and Political Perspective on the Law of Medical and Recreational Marijuana Use,” Lavender Law Conference & Career Fair (August 2014)
• Author, “”No Harm, No Foul” and the FMLA Still Means “Be Diligent,”” Labor & Employment Law Perspectives (June 2014)
• Author, “So If I Have to Allow Employees to Revoke a Waiver, How Much Should I Allow Them to Revoke?” Labor & Employment Law Perspectives (May 2014)
• Co-author, “Caught Snooping on Privacy Rights: Illinois Supreme Court Invalidates State Eavesdropping Law,” Foley Legal News: Labor & Employment (April 2014)
• Author, “Staying Ahead of the Curve: Don’t Get Drunk on BYOD,” Labor & Employment Law Perspectives (November 2013)
• Co-author, “The Impact of the Supreme Court’s Decision in Windsor (DOMA) on Individuals and Businesses,” Foley Legal News: Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation (July 2013)
• Co-author, “Stay Informed on the Changing Legal Definition of Marriage,” Chicago Daily Law Bulletin (April 2013)
• Author, “Proper Classification of Workers and Good Recordkeeping Will Save You Money,” Labor & Employment Law Perspectives (February 2013)
• Author, “Employers Won’t Do Jail Time for Snooping Around on Employees’ Cell Phones, But They May End Up Paying For It,” Labor & Employment Law Perspectives (December 2012)
• Co-author, “Whatever Happened to the ENDA?,” ABA’s Labor and Employment Law (Spring 2012)
• Author, “Proposed Legislation Would Boost WARN Act Penalties And Encompass More Employers,” Foley Legal News: Employment Law Update (July 2012)
• Co-author, “Building Relationships Becomes Valuable,” Chicago Daily Law Bulletin (April 2012)
• Co-author, “Injunctive Relief: Recent Developments in Illinois Law,” Chicago Daily Law Bulletin (April 2011)
• Co-presenter, “ADAAA Update – How the New Regulations Impact You and Your Business,” Foley Web Conference (April 2011)
• Author, “The EEOC Releases New ADAAA Regulations: What Employers Should Watch For,” Foley Legal News: Employment Law Update (March 2011)
• Author, “Psychotherapist-Patient Privilege Is Not Automatically Waived Under an ADA Claim,” Foley Legal News: Employment Law Update (January 2011)