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Nadine Abrahams, Employment Attorney in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, IL

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Nadine Abrahams is an attorney based in Chicago, ILLINOIS. The practice focuses on Employment.

Based in
Chicago, ILLINOIS
Experience
attorney
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Employment
  • Handles Employment matters from Chicago, ILLINOIS.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026).

About Nadine Abrahams: Nadine Abrahams is an attorney based in Chicago, ILLINOIS. The practice focuses on Employment.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Nadine Abrahams

Nadine concentrates on employment. Each area below outlines the kind of case Nadine handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Employment cases in Chicago, Illinois

Nadine takes employment matters in Chicago, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Nadine agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Nadine Abrahams — Attorney of Illinois employment experience

Nadine Abrahams is an attorney based in Chicago, ILLINOIS. The practice focuses on Employment.

Nadine Abrahams is office managing principal of the Chicago, Illinois, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. She represents management in employment cases in federal and state courts and before administrative agencies.

Prior to joining Jackson Lewis, Nadine was a partner with another prominent national labor and employment firm. She previously was senior counsel for the Employment Litigation Division of the City of Chicago Law Department. She has been based in Chicago her entire career and has extensive experience litigating all forms of labor and employment matters throughout the Midwest, in federal courts, state courts, and before administrative agencies.

Nadine practices the spectrum of employment matters, including claims such as race, age, religion, national origin, disability and sex discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliatory discharge, and wage and hour issues. Her class action, collective action, and multi-plaintiff experience includes suits by both private parties and by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Nadine also routinely counsels clients on a variety of employment practices, including employment contracts and employee handbooks. She conducts employee training seminars, harassment investigations, and frequently speaks on employment-related topics.

As a member of the Privacy Litigation team, Nadine works with the rest of the team to defend clients against claims, including class actions, brought in state and federal courts throughout Illinois involving alleged violations of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). Nadine has also counseled numerous companies regarding compliance with biometric privacy laws.

Working with Nadine on a employment matter

Nadine Abrahams is office managing principal of the Chicago, Illinois, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. She represents management in employment cases in federal and state courts and before administrative agencies. Prior to joining Jackson Lewis, Nadine was a partner with another prominent national labor and employment firm. She previously was senior counsel for the Employment Litigation Division of…

Clients Nadine works with

Nadine reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment matters in Chicago and the surrounding Illinois area.

Credentials

Nadine Abrahams's legal education and bar admissions

  • New York University

    J.D. · 1992

Nadine studied at J.D. in New York University.

Law school and academic background

Nadine completed J.D. in New York University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Nadine runs in Illinois is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of Nadine Abrahams

Nadine has received 4 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026).

Locations

Nadine Abrahams's office in Chicago

Nadine's primary office is at 150 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2500, Chicago, Illinois, 60601. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

150 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2500

Chicago, Illinois 60601

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Hiring guide

How to hire Nadine Abrahams — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Nadine usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Nadine charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Nadine's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Nadine will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a employment attorney in Chicago, Illinois

A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Nadine

Nadine discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Nadine confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Nadine's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Nadine Abrahams

  • How much does it cost to hire Nadine for a employment case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Nadine walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Nadine offer a free consultation?

    Nadine charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Nadine's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Nadine's current terms during booking.

  • How long do employment cases in Illinois typically take?

    Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Nadine gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Nadine take my case if I'm outside Chicago?

    Nadine is licensed in Illinois. Matters governed by Illinois law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Nadine will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Nadine?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Nadine will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Nadine accepting new employment clients right now?

    Nadine's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Employment attorneys serving Chicago, Springfield and Northbrook in Illinois

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