Athena M. Herman
Top rated Employment Litigation attorney in Peoria, Illinois
Athena Herman Law, LLC
Practice Areas: Employment Litigation, Civil Rights, Employment & Labor; view more
Licensed in Illinois since: 1997
Education: University of Illinois College of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2016, 2020 - 2025 Details
Athena M. Herman, the visionary behind Athena Herman Law, LLC, has made her mark in Peoria, Illinois. With a heartfelt commitment to serving Central Illinois, she delves into the intricate world of employment law, tackling issues like discrimination and sexual harassment. Since earning her license in Illinois in 1997, she has refined her legal prowess through years of dedicated practice.
Ms. Herman's legal voyage began with a political science degree from Bradley University in 1994, followed by a magna cum laude Juris Doctor from the University of Illinois College of Law in 1997. Her credentials are further bolstered by her admissions to the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Central Districts of Illinois and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit.
Throughout her career, Ms. Herman has epitomized legal excellence and ethical conduct. She has made significant contributions to the legal community as an active member of the Illinois State Bar Association and the Peoria County Bar Association. Her commitment and skill have earned her numerous accolades, including a "Superb" rating on Avvo and recognition as one of the Top Forty Attorneys Under 40 in Illinois by the Law Bulletin Publishing Company in 2011. Her peers' reviews through Martindale-Hubbell further highlight her integrity and outstanding legal abilities.
Before launching her own firm, Ms. Herman gained invaluable experience at a prominent law firm in Peoria, deepening her knowledge of managing complex legal challenges. Today, she is a shining example of advocacy and justice, actively participating in the Federal Rules Advisory Committee by appointing judges of the Central District of Illinois.
Practice areas
Employment Litigation: Plaintiff, Civil Rights, Employment & Labor: EmployeeFocus areas
Americans with Disabilities Act, Disability, Discrimination, Employment Discrimination, Employment Law - Employee, Employment Law - Employer, Labor Law, Native Peoples Law, Police Misconduct, Race Discrimination, Retaliation, Sexual Harassment, Unions, Wage & Hour Laws, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
- 40% Employment Litigation: Plaintiff
- 30% Civil Rights
- 30% Employment & Labor: Employee
First Admitted: 1997, Illinois
Professional Webpage: https://www.athenahermanlaw.com/attorney/herman-athena/
- Illinois, 1997
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois
- Peoria County Bar Association, Member
- Illinois State Bar Association, Member
- National Employment Lawyers Association, Member
- The Abraham Lincoln Inn of Court, Member, Program Director 2017-2018; Secretary/Treasurer 2018-2019; Vice President 2019-2020; President 2020-2023.
- Ryan & Gillespie v. DCFS (Constitutional rights, $4.9 million)
- Burwell v. City of Peoria ($550,000 gender discrimination & retaliation for a single plaintiff)
- Woodward v. Mitsubishi Motor Manufacturing of America (class action race discrimination)
- Radmanovich & Mausshardt v. Combined Insurance Company of America (class action sex discrimination, $9 million)
- Albright v. Caterpillar (worker’s compensation retaliation, $1.76 million)
- David v. Caterpillar (Title VII, $850,000)
- Illinois’ Top 40 Attorneys under 40, Law Bulletin Publishing Company, 2011
- "Superb" rating on Avvo.
- Federal Rules Advisory Committee by the judges of the Central District of Illinois
- Bradley University, B.S., summa cum laude, 1994
- Peoria County Bar Association, Presenter/Panel Member for numerous CLE programs concerning employment law and/or federal practice
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2016, 2020 - 2025
