Chicago partner Michael R. Luchsinger is an accomplished labor and employment attorney who represents employers in high‑stakes litigation and complex workplace disputes across Illinois and beyond. He advises clients navigating today’s increasingly regulated employment environment, with deep experience defending claims involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wage‑and‑hour issues under federal and state laws, including Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Illinois Human Rights Act, and the Biometric Information Privacy Act.

Michael regularly appears before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Illinois Department of Human Rights, Illinois Human Rights Commission, National Labor Relations Board, and Illinois Department of Labor, and defends employers in both state and federal courts. He has served as lead counsel in matters arising under the Illinois Whistleblower Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act, among other employment statutes. Michael has represented employers through all phases of litigation, including a multi-week trial involving claims of race, national origin and religious discrimination under federal civil rights laws which culminated in a complete defense verdict.

In addition to his litigation practice, Michael has significant experience advising and collaborating with in‑house and corporate counsel to develop effective, business‑aligned defense strategies. He has twice served as relationship partner for employment practices liability insurance (EPLI) carriers, managing all aspects of client service and panel counsel relationships. He also has a strong track record leading teams in complex employment matters, bringing a disciplined, strategic approach to case management.

Michael is a recognized thought leader in employment law. He has been named a Leading Lawyer in Employment Law: Management by Illinois Leading Lawyers and regularly develops and presents continuing education webinars for the National Business Institute. His insights have also been published in HR Daily Advisor and Law360.

Before concentrating his practice on labor and employment law, Michael spent five years defending clients in motor vehicle and construction negligence cases—experience that sharpened the courtroom skills, strategic judgment, and trial readiness he now applies to sophisticated employment disputes.