Emery Law, Ltd. is a boutique litigation firm specializing in employment and business law, serving clients throughout Chicagoland and Illinois. Founded and led by Ethan Emery White, a cum laude Northwestern Law graduate with over 15 years of litigation experience, the firm stands out for its strategic, client-focused approach and extensive courtroom expertise in both state and federal courts.
The firm adopts a personalized, small-firm approach that ensures individual attention without the high overhead of larger firms. Emery Law represents a diverse clientele including employees, employers, business owners, and organizations, often taking on employee cases on a contingent fee arrangement. With a background that includes training at top global firms and service under federal judges, Ethan White brings a deep understanding of litigation tactics, regulatory agencies, and complex dispute resolution.
Services Offered
- Labor relations attorney services
- Employment discrimination litigation
- Business disputes resolution
- Wage dispute representation
- Retaliation and whistleblowing cases
- Employment counseling and agreement review
- Commercial litigation
- Breach of contract cases
- Legal malpractice defense
- Defamation lawsuits
- Antitrust matters
- Product liability litigation
- International arbitration
- Representation before EEOC, IDHR, and Illinois Department of Labor
- Mediation and settlement negotiations
The firm primarily serves the Chicagoland area, including DuPage, Cook, and Will counties, with fluency in employment and business law nuances specific to Illinois. Ethan White has been recognized for pro bono contributions and serves as an Adjunct Professor at Northwestern Law, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to both client success and community engagement.
