Biography

Ms. Billows is an associate with Seyfarth Shaw LLP concentrating her practice on representing and counseling employers in a variety of areas of labor and employment law. Ms. Billows represents employers in single plaintiff, multi-plaintiff, and class action litigation matters related to employment discrimination claims under Title VII, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and similar state discrimination laws. She also represents management in matters arising under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and the Labor Management Relations Act (LMRA).

Ms. Billows brings a unique perspective to her clients. Prior to her legal career, she was a human resources executive in the corporate community. With first-hand knowledge of the challenges faced by her clients, Ms. Billows is able to advise them in all areas of labor and employment law including employment policies and employee handbooks, training programs, and the application of federal, state and local employment laws, and various other compliance issues. This experience allows Ms. Billows to take a proactive approach to her clients’ labor and employment issues.

Education

J.D., Chicago-Kent College of Law, with honors (2001)

Certificate in Labor and Employment Law

M.S., Loyola University (1997)

B.A., DePaul University (1995)

Admissions

• Illinois