Chelsea M. Smialek

Chelsea M. Smialek focuses her practice on a broad range of labor and employment matters. Her employment litigation experience includes defending clients against claims of wrongful discharge, discrimination and retaliation, and misappropriation of trade secrets. 

Prior to joining Littler, Chelsea worked at a national law firm where she practiced complex commercial and appellate litigation and advised clients, such as education institutions, in matters involving compliance with state and federal laws. Chelsea also clerked at the Maryland Court of Special Appeals, giving her unique insight to use when advising clients in litigation and risk avoidance.

During law school, Chelsea was executive director of the Moot Court Board of Advocates and title editor for the University of Detroit Mercy Law Review.