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Our Labor & Employment Practice is one of the largest and most experienced practices among the country’s multi-disciplined law firms. Our attorneys represent global employers of all types and sizes—ranging from the Fortune 100 to privately held startups—often serving as national, regional, or preferred counsel to many of these major employers.
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Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
With attorneys based in Chicago, New York and Washington, D.C., Winston’s Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation (EBEC) team represents a broad range of plan sponsors and offers clients not just deal support but the full suite of employee benefit services. These include public company reporting and executive compensation, employee benefits in mergers and acquisitions, qualified retirement plans and Title I investment advice, health and welfare benefit plans, employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs), and international human resources matters. And driven by a volatile labor market, we are partnering with clients to innovate plan structure and design, including cutting-edge services such as private exchange medical benefits, employee benefits in captive insurance, and fiduciary governance best practices. With decades of experience, our EBEC team maintains strong brand recognition, with clients describing our attorneys as “superb,” “very client-friendly,” “extremely responsive and able to bring forth the right resources,” and “having an “incredible breadth of knowledge.”
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Press Release
|November 18, 2024
|3 Min Read
Director of United States Patent and Trademark Office Kathi Vidal to Rejoin Winston & Strawn
Washington, D.C. & Silicon Valley, CA – November 18, 2024 – Winston & Strawn LLP announced today that Kathi Vidal will rejoin the firm’s Litigation Department as a partner in the firm’s Silicon Valley and Washington, D.C. offices and as a member of the Executive Committee after stepping down from her role as Undersecretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Kathi will rejoin Winston on December 16, 2024.
Recognitions
|May 19, 2022
|2 Min Read
Winston & Strawn Advises on IFLR Americas Awards’ 2022 Project Finance Deal of the Year
Winston & Strawn was recognized as an advisor on the Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan Area Flood Risk Management P3 deal, which was awarded the 2022 “Project Finance Deal of the Year” at the IFLR Americas Awards.
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|May 20, 2021
Creating a Mentally Healthy Workplace Culture in Law Firms
The professionals working inside law firms are among the world’s smartest and most talented problem solvers. So if they are struggling with many stress-related illnesses, including burnout, insomnia, clinical depression, gambling addiction, and substance abuse, shouldn't we listen? What are firms doing to support their employees who face these issues? More than 3,200 law firm attorneys and staff took the just released ALM 2021 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Survey where a greater proportion of respondents reported mental health issues across the board in 2020 than in the survey in 2019. That's not surprising given the isolation and stress related to the pandemic. This webinar will explore the ALM survey results and offer ideas and solutions for firms on how to create and promote an emotionally and mentally healthy workplace in a post-COVID-19 world. Panelists will look at how the COVID-19 crisis has provided an opportunity for firms to rethink and rebuild mental health strategies with a view to a more integrated and inclusive focus. They will also discuss how to develop effective strategies to create a more mentally healthy workplace for employees working both on-site and remotely. Attendees will also learn how to manage their own mental health and wellness from a licensed therapist. Panelists include:
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Founded in 1853, Winston & Strawn is one of the largest and oldest law firms in Chicago. The office is home to 275+ lawyers distributed across 23 practice areas. Our Chicago lawyers represent 90 companies in the Fortune 500 and are recognized in all the major directories and award competitions. They also are heavily invested in pro bono causes, having dedicated 16,250+ hours in 2022 to various pro bono organizations. They are hardworking, compassionate, and diverse—nearly 50% of the lawyers in this office identify as women, racial/ethnic minorities, and/or LGBTQ+. Our Chicago office also takes immense pride in fostering a collegial atmosphere that influences every aspect of our culture. From weekly Starbucks Socials, where colleagues gather to connect over coffee and conversation, to ping pong tournaments that ignite friendly competition, to volunteer opportunities around the city, we celebrate the camaraderie and sense of community that unite us. This not only enhances collaboration and teamwork but creates a supportive environment that inspires us to excel in our professional pursuits.