Andre Townsel

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Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60192

Tel: 847-***-**** ad0anh@r.postjobfree.com Fax: 312-***-****

Employment Law Attorney with Firm, Management, and In-House Counsel Experience

SUMMARY

Proficient employment law attorney with experience as general counsel offering strategic legal advice on a variety of business matters. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate to multiple audiences. Served as litigation counsel for large and small firms representing management in personnel decisions as well as complex litigation cases. Successfully managed insurance defense lawsuits, contract negotiations, and advised business partners in transactional matters. Conducted and led mediations, arbitrations, state and federal court litigation.

Defended $750,000 sexual harassment claim in Federal Court resulting in a defendant’s verdict

Resolved multiple administrative charges and employment claims in the employer’s favor

Advised and assisted various management teams in problem-solving and pre-litigation decisions

Trained supervisors and staff persons in managing workplace disputes and conflict resolution

Negotiated employment contracts, labor agreements, non-compete agreements, severance contracts

Collaborated with executives, senior management, supervisory and staff-level contributors

EXPERIENCE

Townsel Law Firm – Hoffman Estates, IL; 2010 - Current

Advising clients in all aspects of employment-related disputes and decision making, working closely with human resource professionals, in-house counsel, and other management personnel. Conducting internal investigations and representing clients in administrative hearings as well as state and federal court litigation matters.

College of DuPage – Glen Ellyn, IL; 2013-2021

Adjunct professor teaching labor and employment law.

Bishop’s Creek – Milwaukee, WI, 2006-2009

Served as General Counsel for this residential and commercial real estate developer in the construction of senior housing, educational facilities, medical and mixed-use developments. Oversaw the Human Resources and Fund Development departments. Managed negotiations with contractors, vendors, tenants, co-developers, governmental entities, and other stakeholders. Drafted and reviewed lease agreements and various transactional documents.

EDUCATION AND LICENSES

-Licensed attorney in Illinois and Missouri

-Licensed in the U.S. District Courts for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern District of Missouri, Western District of Missouri, and Southern District of Wisconsin

-Certified Mediator in Dispute Resolution - Northwestern University, 2011

-Juris Doctorate, University of Missouri – Columbia

-Bachelor of Science in Accounting/Finance, Lincoln University of Missouri

-Hobbies include traveling, reading, boating, enjoying live music, playing drums and studio recording

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