David J.Rowland

Partner

Dave litigates labor and employment disputes in federal and state courts and in administrative agencies across the country.


More About Dave

Dave devotes a significant portion of his practice to advising clients on compliance with federal and state employment laws, with a particular focus on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

In his litigation practice, Dave focuses on handling complex discrimination and executive-level employment cases. Many of Dave's cases arise out of employment agreements and he has successfully tried high-stakes cases in arbitrations for Fortune 100 clients. He also has significant experience in handling matters brought directly by the EEOC and in negotiating conciliation agreements with the EEOC.

Dave also serves as a consultant to employers with enhancing their disability diversity inclusion programs and related corporate social responsibility efforts specifically targeted to their culture and goals. In this regard, Dave collaborates with Seyfarth at Work, Seyfarth’s premier training subsidiary, to deliver practical advice and training to help employers both achieve and move beyond compliance with the ADA.

Dave was a founding member of the firm's Lean/Six Sigma Steering Committee and is a certified green belt. He works with clients to ensure that the firm is delivering effective and efficient legal services in a fashion that aligns with clients' goals and adds maximum value. Dave is currently chair of the firm’s partner board and previously served as the office managing partner of the Chicago office.

  • JD, University of Michigan Law School
  • BA, University of Michigan

    Cum laude

  • Illinois
  • US Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
  • US Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
  • US Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
  • US Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
  • US District Court, District of Colorado
  • US District Court, Central District of Illinois
  • US District Court, Northern District of Illinois
  • US District Court, Southern District of Illinois
  • US District Court, Northern District of Indiana
  • US District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
  • US District Court, District of Nebraska
  • US District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania
  • US District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin