Stephanie S. Kelly advises and represents clients in a broad range of employment law matters, including issues arising under:

• Title VII
• The Americans with Disabilities Act
• The Age Discrimination in Employment Act
• The Fair Labor Standards Act
• The Family and Medical Leave Act
• The Illinois Minimum Wage Law
• The Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act
• The Illinois Human Rights Act

She has appeared in state and federal courts and before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Department of Labor, the Illinois Department of Human Rights, and the Chicago Commission on Human Rights. She frequently works with clients in the following industries:

• Manufacturing
• Technology
• Retail
• Internet
• Insurance

Stephanie is a skilled litigator and was a senior member of a team that succeeded in decertifying a Rule 23 class action of 5,000 insurance agents who alleged misclassification. Her considerable experience allows her to effectively:

• Litigate wage and hour class/collective actions
• Litigate discrimination and harassment claims
• Handle arbitration and mediation
• Provide wage and hour and exemption auditing
• Assist clients with class action avoidance and defense

She also counsels management on other facets of employment litigation, such as defamation, tortious interference and the application and review of personnel policies, handbooks, and procedures. Additionally, she conducts employment law, unlawful workplace harassment and diversity training for employees and managers.

Stephanie currently serves as a member of Littler Mendelson's Diversity Council Advisory Board. Prior to joining Littler, Stephanie litigated both employment and commercial cases, including actions for breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud and deceptive trade practices, tortious interference with contracts, and defamation at another law firm.

PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS

• Member, Black Women Lawyers Association of Greater Chicago
• Member, Chicago Bar Association
• Member, National Bar Association
• Member, National Employment Law Council
• Member, Cook County Bar Association, Minority Law Student Job Fair, Planning Committee, 2009 - Present 
• Sponsor and Mentor, LINK Unlimited, 2005 - Present