Renée Koehler

Litigated one of the few Federal Appellate Court decisions awarding employer client attorneys’ fees and costs for defending against a Union Trust Funds’ collections action pursuant to ERISA. 

Obtained an order compelling arbitration in U.S. District Court enforcing employer’s arbitration agreement with an employee resulting in the dismissal of class allegations pertaining to the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Prevailed in numerous non-compete cases in various industries securing injunctions for employers in Federal Court.

Recently secured a verdict in favor of employer in U.S. District Court trial defending allegations of discrimination of three plaintiffs.

Secured a defense verdict in Circuit Court of Cook County trial involving former employee’s bonus claim.

Secured favorable Summary Judgment ruling for an employer in the Circuit Court of Cook County involving a former employee’s claims for commissions which included counter claims.

Secured the dismissal of FLSA class allegations against a client with tipped employees in Federal District Court in Indiana prior to class certification.

Won motion to transfer venue and subsequently prevailed on motion to dismiss class action claim relating to meal periods/breaks in Federal District Court in Ohio.  

Won numerous motions for Summary Judgment on behalf of employers in State and Federal Courts on Title VII discrimination claims.