Illinois Chapter of the NELA

NELA / Illinois was founded in 1986 as the state affiliate of the National Employment Lawyers Association for the state of Illinois. The NELA / Illinois promotes the rights of employees in the workplace.

Many of the most experienced plaintiff's employment lawyers in Illinois belong to this trusted organization which is the largest plaintiff employment lawyers’ group in the state.

The NELA / Illinois supports employment law attorneys through networking opportunities, training and educational programs, quality CLE seminars and timely publications.

Benefits of Membership

The benefits of membership of Illinois attorneys in the NELA / Illinois include:

• access to the member only sections of the NELA / Illinois website;
• access to the listserv; a subscription to The Illinois Advocate, a publication of the NELA / Illinois in print or electronic format with judicial, case and legislative updates; and
• networking opportunities at lunch-time seminars and a variety of social events.

Leadership in NELA / Illinois

The current and past presidents of the Illinois Chapter of the National Employment Lawyers Association include:

• Matthew Lango - President 2014;
• Antoinette Choate - 2013;
• Alejandro Caffarelli - 2012;

Contact information for the NELA / Illinois