People: Brianne Gruszka, Associate

Brianne Gruszka

Associate

Chicago
Direct: (312) 460-5935
Fax: (312) 460-7935
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Ms. Gruszka is an associate in the Labor and Employment Practice Group of Seyfarth Shaw LLP.  Her primary focus is defending employers in employment discrimination litigation, including an emphasis on class action and multi-plaintiff cases.  She also represents employers in a wide variety of state and federal employment matters, including employment contracts, harassment claims, and wage and hour lawsuits.  

Additionally, Ms. Gruszka counsels management and human resources professionals on various workplace issues, including internal complaints and investigations, handling accommodation requests, and managing employee performance.

Ms. Gruszka is a member of the Board of Directors for the National Runaway Switchboard, the federally designated national communications system for runaway and homeless youth.  She was recognized by Super Lawyers as a 2011 “Rising Star” in Illinois.

Ms. Gruszka is an associate in the Labor and Employment Practice Group of Seyfarth Shaw LLP.  Her primary focus is defending employers in employment discrimination litigation, including an emphasis on class action and multi-plaintiff cases.  She also represents employers in a wide variety of state and federal employment matters, including employment contracts, harassment claims, and wage and hour lawsuits.  

Additionally, Ms. Gruszka counsels management and human resources professionals on various workplace issues, including internal complaints and investigations, handling accommodation requests, and managing employee performance.

Ms. Gruszka is a member of the Board of Directors for the National Runaway Switchboard, the federally designated national communications system for runaway and homeless youth.  She was recognized by Super Lawyers as a 2011 “Rising Star” in Illinois.

Education

  • J.D., Loyola University, Chicago, School of Law (2005)
    cum laude
  • J.D., University of Nevada, Las Vegas (2001)
    summa cum laude

Admissions

  • Illinois

Courts

  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin