Providing Peace Of Mind
Biography
For nearly 20 years, Ronald B. Kowalczyk has offered legal guidance and representation to businesses, executives, professionals, and employees. Drawing on his experience as a college professor, he takes the time with his clients to explain complicated legal issues in an easy-to-understand manner.
Ron handles a wide array of employment matters not limited to hiring and terminating employees, executive contracts and compensation, employment handbooks, employment and severance agreements, covenants not-to-compete, overtime compensation, and discrimination/harassment claims. His extensive experience in this area has gained him a high level of trust with his clients, including employees of Fortune 500 companies.
Ron is also an experienced intellectual property litigator handling federal court copyright, trademark, and patent infringement cases. As an entrepreneur himself, Ron understands the importance of protecting valuable ideas. Ron enjoys giving back to the legal profession and for years has volunteered as a mentor to law students and as a coach to undergraduate mock trial students.
Education
- DePaul University College of Law, Chicago, Illinois
- J.D. - 2000
- Harvard University
- A.L.M – Finance – Extension Degree Candidate
- American University School of Public Affairs
- M.S. – Justice, Law & Society - 1997
- Stetson University
- B.A. - 1994
- Major: Psychology & Sociology
Professional Associations
- Illinois State Bar Association, Member
Practice Areas
- Corporate Law
- Employment Law
- Litigation
Bar Admissions
- Illinois
- U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois
Podcasts + Webinars
- “COVID-19 Vaccinations: What Employers Need to Consider” Webinar Guest Speaker | 2020
- “Employment Law Updates to Protect You During the Pandemic and Beyond” Webinar, Featured Speaker | 2020
- “Paycheck Protection Program Update” Webinar Guest Speaker | 2020
- “2020 Employment Law Updates: What Every Employer Needs to Know About FSLA, Sexual Harassment and the Legalization of Marijuana” The Horton Group, Webinar Guest Speaker | 2020