Jeffrey Kulwin
Top rated Employment Litigation attorney in Chicago, Illinois
Kulwin, Masciopinto & Kulwin, L.L.P.
Practice areas: Employment Litigation, Business Litigation, Employment & Labor; view more
Licensed in Illinois since: 1996
Education: Drake University Law School
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2017 - 2020, 2025 - 2026 Call today:
312-374-5305
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161 North Clark StreetSuite 2500
Chicago, IL 60601 Visit website
Top-Rated Employment Disputes, Business Litigation and Civil Rights Attorney
Jeff is a results-driven trial lawyer with nearly 30 years of experience advocating for justice in employment litigation, business disputes, and civil rights cases. Recognized as a top-rated attorney by Super Lawyers, Jeff is passionate about protecting the rights of individuals and businesses while fostering fairness in the workplace.
Throughout his career, Jeff has represented clients in high-stakes lawsuits involving retaliation, privacy invasions, sexual harassment, discrimination, wrongful termination, defamation, and fraud. His client-focused approach empowers individuals to stand up for their rights and seek justice against wrongdoing.
Jeff's practice areas include:
- Employment law and workplace cases
- Business and shareholder disputes
- Privacy Violations
- Civil rights litigation
- Whistleblower defense
- Contract enforcement and fraud cases
- Real estate disputes
He has earned accolades such as:
- Illinois Super Lawyers (Employment Litigation)
- Illinois Leading Lawyers (Civil Rights, Employment Law, and Commercial Litigation)
- Top 20 Jury Verdicts (Illinois) – 2018
- Top 50 Jury Verdicts (Illinois) – 2019
- Top 100 Commercial Litigation Verdicts (United States) – 2019
Jeff is an active member of the Illinois State Bar Association, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Chicago Bar Association, National Employment Lawyers Association, the National Whistleblower Center attorney referral program and the TIME'S UP Legal Defense Fund. He also serves as a volunteer attorney for Lawyers for the Creative Arts and has chaired the Chicago Bar Association Civil Rights and Constitutional Law Committee.
Known for his dedication to justice and proven track record of success, Jeff is committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for his clients. Contact Jeff today to discuss your legal needs.
Disclaimer: The Supreme Court of Illinois does not recognize certifications of specialties in the practice of law, and awards or recognitions are not requirements to practice law in Illinois.
Practice areas
Employment Litigation: Plaintiff, Business Litigation, Employment & Labor: Employee, Civil Rights, Employment & Labor: Employer, Employment Litigation: Defense, General LitigationFocus areas
Americans with Disabilities Act, Disability, Discrimination, Employment Discrimination, Employment Law - Employee, Employment Law - Employer, Litigation, Non-Compete Agreements, Police Misconduct, Race Discrimination, Retaliation, Sexual Harassment, Trade Secret, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
- 20% Employment Litigation: Plaintiff
- 20% Business Litigation
- 20% Employment & Labor: Employee
- 10% Civil Rights
- 10% Employment & Labor: Employer
- 10% Employment Litigation: Defense
- 10% Other
First Admitted: 1996, Illinois
Professional Webpage: https://www.jeffreykulwin.com
Bar / Professional Activity
- Member, Illinois State Bar Association
- Chair | Chicago Bar Association Civil Rights and Constitutional Law Committee (2010-2011)
- Member, Legal Network for Gender Equity
- Member, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
- Member, National Employment Lawyers Association
- Member, Chicago Bar Association
- Member, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Perry et al. v. Klusmeyer$4 Million Judgment - Privacy Violation CaseAs a privacy lawyer, I represented victims in a disturbing invasion of privacy case where a supervisor placed hidden cameras in a women's staff restroom. In this egregious violation of privacy, the court entered a $4 million judgment against the offender, recognizing the serious harm caused by the violation and ensuring justice was served for those affected., 2025
- Schmalz v. Village of North Riverside et al.$600,000 Jury Verdict - Retaliation and Defamation CaseAs a retaliation and defamation attorney, I represented a union president who was defamed by the mayor as political payback for standing up for workers' rights. This case involved defamation claims against the village government. In June 2023, the jury found in favor of my client and awarded $600,000 in compensatory and punitive damages against the former mayor, proving that employers cannot punish workers for exercising their rights., 2023
- Denison et al. v. Myers, et al.$702,049 Verdict - Shareholder DisputeIn this complex commercial litigation case, I represented majority shareholders who were being harmed by a minority shareholder who was illegally competing against their own company. The case involved breach of fiduciary duty and unfair business practices. In April 2018, the court awarded my clients $702,049 in compensatory and punitive damages, stopping the harmful competition and protecting their business interests., 2020
- Marler v. BOS Group, LLC et al.$2.5 Million Jury Verdict - Commercial LitigationIn this commercial litigation case, I represented a majority member of an LLC who was cheated through fraud and breach of contract during the company's dissolution. The case involved complex business disputes and contract violations. In March 2019, the jury sided with my client and awarded $2.5 million in compensatory and punitive damages. This verdict was recognized as one of the Top 50 Jury Verdicts in Illinois and one of the Top 100 Commercial Litigation Verdicts in the United States for 2019. , 2019
- Ryan et al. v. Advocate et al.$10.2 Million Jury Verdict - Privacy Violation / Negligence CaseAs a privacy and employment lawyer, I represented seven female medical professionals including a doctor, nurses, and technicians who experienced serious privacy violations at their workplace. The hospital and doctors they worked with invaded their privacy and failed to protect them from harm. After fighting hard for my clients' rights, the jury awarded $10.2 million in compensatory and punitive damages in September 2018. This verdict was recognized as one of the Top 20 Jury Verdicts in Illinois for 2018., 2018
- Geraty v. Village of Antioch$279,000 Jury Verdict - Court-Ordered Promotion - Discrimination Victory - Police Officer Promotion CaseAs a discrimination and employment attorney, I represented a female police officer who faced unfair treatment and was denied promotions because of her gender. She was passed over for both a Sergeant position and a Detective role despite being qualified. The jury found that the village violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. My client won compensatory damages and the court ordered her promotion to Sergeant, ensuring she received the position she deserved., 2015
Videos
- Jeffrey Kulwin joined WCIU’s “On the Block” to talk about two new laws taking effect in 2023 that will help Illinois employees and their families (and Illinois employers, too). , Chicago Employment Lawyer Jeffrey Kulwin Interviewed About New Laws in Illinois, 2023
Pro bono / Community Service
- Volunteer | Lawyers for the Creative Arts
- Trustee on the Board of Trustees for National Louis University, 2012
Honors
- Illinois Super Lawyers (Employment Litigation)
- Top 100 Commercial Litigation Verdicts (United States) for 2019
- Top 50 Jury Verdicts (Illinois) for 2019
- Top 20 Jury Verdicts (Illinois) for 2018
- Illinois Leading Lawyers (Civil Rights / Constitutional Law, Commercial Litigation and Employment Law)
Educational Background
- B. A., Loyola University Chicago, 1993
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Copyright and the Protection of Information on Computer Networks: Speed Bumps for the Information Superhighway? Drake Law Review.
Office location for Jeffrey Kulwin
161 North Clark Street
Suite 2500
Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: 312-374-5305
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2017 - 2020, 2025 - 2026
