Overview
Meaghan Clayton defends employers in both state and federal court litigation. She also advises clients on employment best practices by reviewing and drafting agreements and policies.
Meaghan is particularly interested in helping employers navigate the rapidly changing restrictions on noncompetition agreements and worker classification, as well as the increased localization of anti-discrimination and anti-harassment statutes.
Employment Litigation
Meaghan represents employers against claims under:
- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
- Americans with Disabilities Act
- The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
- Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA)
- The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Equal Pay Act
- Local anti-discrimination, harassment, and anti-retaliation statutes and ordinances in states such as Minnesota, New Jersey, and California
Employment Counseling
Meaghan prepares and reviews employment agreements, including offer letters and employment contracts, separation agreements, employee handbooks, non-competition, non-solicitation, and confidentiality agreements.
Previous Experience
Prior to joining the firm, Meaghan served as senior law clerk to the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
Services & Industries
Credentials
Bar Admissions
Illinois
Minnesota
Court Admissions
U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota
Clerkships
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Hon. Sharon Johnson Coleman, 2010-2018
Illinois Appellate Court, First District, Hon. Sharon Johnson Coleman, 2008-2010
Circuit Court of Cook County, Law Division, Hon. Deborah Mary Dooling, 2006-2008
Education
The John Marshall Law School
J.D. cum laude, The John Marshall Law Review (2006)
Northern Illinois University
M.A. in History (2003)
Queen's University
B.A. in History, Honours (2000)
Insights & Events
Leadership & Community
Professional Associations
- Federal Bar Association
- Chicago Bar Association
- Women’s Bar Association of Illinois
- Seventh Circuit Bar Association
- Minnesota Women Lawyers – Equity Committee, 2019
Civic Activities
- Strawdog Theatre Company — Board of Directors, President 2017-18; Secretary 2014-17
- OnBoard: Arts & Business Council of Chicago
- The Morrissey Scholars — Former advisor
Honors
- Faegre Baker Daniels — Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2019