Elysia represents and advises employers in all aspects of employment law. Her experience includes representing employers in state and federal courts and before various administrative agencies in litigation involving claims of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, wage and hour violations, and other statutory and common-law claims arising from the employment relationship.
Additionally, Elysia has deep experience counseling clients regarding day-to-day employment decisions and issues, such as employee discipline, terminations, severance, FMLA and other leave laws, disability accommodations, and COVID-19-related workplace concerns. She provides employers with practical and business-forward advice on critical human resources issues, with an emphasis on preventive litigation practices and implementing policies and best practices that avoid workplace disputes and resolve employee relations problems.
Prior to working at Constangy, Elysia practiced in boutique law firms, representing Fortune 500 companies, entrepreneurial and family businesses, educational institutions, and public sector employers in a wide range of civil issues, including government and internal investigations, commercial litigation, and labor and employment matters.
Honors & Recognitions
Emerging Lawyer by Leading Lawyers Network (2017-2020)
National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 list (Illinois, 2020)
Professional & Civic Associations
Federal Bar Association
Chicago Bar Association
National Employment Law Council
Black Women Lawyers' Association
Equip For Equality Young Professionals Board (2017-2019)
Press Room
Constangy Welcomes Jackie Johnson as Noncompete Practice Co-Chair: Adds Five Additional Attorneys
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Practices
Appellate
Employment Litigation Prevention & Defense
Wage and Hour Compliance & Litigation
Whistleblower & Retaliation
Practice Emphasis
Defense of EEOC and Administrative Charges
Employment Policy Formulation and Advice
Internal and Government Investigations/Defense
General Day-To-Day Guidance for Employers
Industries
Health Care
Higher Education
Public Sector
Retail & Hospitality
Transportation, Airline & Automotive
Education
Georgetown University
J.D., 2012
Harvard University
B.A., 2007
Bar & Court Admissions
Illinois, 2012
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
