About Terese
Terese M. Connolly: Trusted Adviser in Employment Law and International Trade & Finance Law
A dedicated legal professional with over a decade of experience, Terese M. Connolly offers comprehensive counsel to multinational corporations navigating the intricate landscape of domestic and international labor and employment issues.
Practice Areas
- Employment Law - Management
- International Trade & Finance Law
Terese advises multinational companies on a wide array of legal matters, conducting enterprise risk assessments, compliance audits, and internal investigations. She provides training for both management and employees to ensure compliance with employment law, anti-discrimination laws, diversity initiatives, and domestic and international labor and employment regulations.
Key Areas of Expertise
- Hiring processes and employee discipline
- Employee dismissals and reductions in force
- Affordability measures such as accommodations and expense-reduction strategies
- Sexual harassment prevention and reporting procedures
- Wrongful termination defense
- Employee privacy concerns, including drug testing and employee searches
Client Relationships
A master of building strong client relationships, Terese regularly represents companies in cases involving the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA), WARN Act, and various state wage and hour laws.
- Employee application processes
- Offer letters
- Employment contracts
- Executive employment agreements
- Handbooks and policies development
- Separation and release communications
- Non-compete and confidentiality agreements
- Secondment provisions
- Retention strategies for key employees
- Other employment-related documents such as services agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and separation agreements
Terese is also a trusted advisor in the realm of cross-border labor and employment issues related to mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations, outsourcing, post-acquisition integration, global audits, and global codes of conduct. She provides tailored guidance on all domestic and international aspects.
Education & Credentials
- Universities: Chicago-Kent College of Law at IIT
Terese holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from Chicago-Kent College of Law at IIT, where she graduated with honors. She is licensed to practice law in the United States.
Recognition & Achievements
- Awarded 'Recognized' status by Best Attorney USA for Employment Law - Management and International Trade & Finance Law since 2019.
Terese is recognized as an authority in her fields, regularly advising multinational corporations on navigating complex labor and employment landscapes. Her expertise ensures that her clients remain compliant with the latest regulatory standards while maintaining a productive and harmonious work environment.
Location
Based in Chicago, Illinois, United States, Terese M. Connolly's comprehensive knowledge of both domestic and international regulations allows her to provide unparalleled support to multinational corporations across various industries.
Terese is a valued member of the Taft legal community and continues to advocate for best practices in labor and employment law. Her commitment to excellence and client satisfaction has solidified her reputation as an indispensable ally in today’s complex legal landscape.
