Stowell & Friedman, Ltd. is a nationally recognized boutique law firm dedicated exclusively to defending employees’ civil rights, with a particular concentration in sex and race employment discrimination and glass ceiling issues. The firm has successfully litigated cases challenging nearly every form of adverse employment action and has recovered over $1,000,000,000 in damages for victims of discrimination and other unlawful conduct, establishing itself as a premier advocate for workplace justice.
The firm achieves exceptional results by drawing upon vast knowledge, diversity, experience, passion, creativity, and collaboration, utilizing sophisticated e-discovery and data analysis expertise to prove discrimination in the modern workplace. They represent plaintiffs in individual, collective, and class-action cases, with a strong focus on high-stakes litigation against major corporations and municipalities. Their attorneys are regularly invited to speak on legal and employment matters and have been honored with prestigious awards, including the National Law Journal Elite Trial Lawyers Award for Employment Rights and Racial Discrimination.
Services Offered
- Employment discrimination litigation (race, gender, age, disability, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation)
- Class action and collective action lawsuits
- Sexual harassment claims
- Retaliation and wrongful termination cases
- Glass ceiling and promotion denial cases
- Wage and hour disputes (Fair Labor Standards Act)
- SEC whistleblowing actions
- Arbitration and mediation representation
- Constitutional claims (First Amendment, Due Process, Equal Protection)
- USERRA violations
- WARN Act violations
- National Labor Relations Act claims
- Employment contract and severance agreement negotiation
- Counseling on career issues and transitions
- Lobbying and legislation for workplace civil rights
The firm is active in lobbying and legislation to further protect civil rights and has been recognized as a Civil Liberties Champion by the ACLU of Illinois. Their attorneys are admitted to practice in multiple federal circuits and have achieved landmark settlements and verdicts in high-profile cases against major financial institutions, insurance companies, and municipal entities.
