As a member of the Littler CaseSmart – Charges™ team and based in Illinois, Kelly DeWitt is responsible for handling charges from investigation to conclusion. She works on client-dedicated service teams, focusing on handling administrative agency charges. She investigates charge allegations, reviews pertinent documents, interviews key witnesses, and provides clients an assessment of the risks associated with the charge. In partnership with the client, she defends the charge by drafting persuasive position statements and responses to the agency’s requests for information.
Kelly has more than 20 years of experience in both private practice and in-house settings. Prior to joining Littler, she represented businesses in all aspects of employment litigation in federal and state courts, before administrative agencies, and in alternative dispute resolution forums. She also advised management clients on best practices for dispute avoidance and compliance within the full spectrum of federal and state labor and employment laws.