Resources & Insights
EventJoin partner Chris Green and associate Marissa Borschke for a practical Breakfast Briefing focused on strengthening non-compete and related agreements. This session will provide employers with actionable guidance on drafting enforceable provisions and avoiding common legal pitfalls.
Spring 2026EventCultivate a thriving culture and drive your business to new heights by transforming your managers into dynamic leaders. Amundsen Davis's Supervisor and Management Training Series is perfectly crafted for ambitious mid to senior-level managers from any sector to thrive.
Media MentionAmundsen Davis Partner Max Goodman sat down with Good Day Chicago to discuss the verdict in the recent landmark social media addiction trial, in which Meta and Google were found liable for intentionally building addictive social media platforms that harmed a young user’s mental health.
Education On Demand
Corporate Risk Management Series: Using Intellectual Property as a Business ToolCorporate Risk Management Series: Using Intellectual Property as a Business ToolJoin intellectual property partners Tom Pienkos and Laura Grebe for a Corporate Risk Management session focused on using intellectual property as a proactive business tool.
Breakfast Briefing Series: Retaliation & Discrimination Claims: Prevention, Risk, and Best Practices for EmployersBreakfast Briefing Series: Retaliation & Discrimination Claims: Prevention, Risk, and Best Practices for Employers
Blogs
In the Media
Luke Fedlam Leads Statewide NIL Change for Ohio High School AthletesMedia MentionLuke Fedlam Leads Statewide NIL Change for Ohio High School AthletesLuke Fedlam represented Ohio high school athlete, Jamier Brown, in a lawsuit against the Ohio High School Athletic Association's (OSHAA) prohibition of NIL deals for high-school student athletes. The OHSAA voted in Brown's favor and the presiding judge granted an order allowing high school athletes to profit on their name image and likeness (NIL).
Lew Bricker Celebrates USLAW's 25th Anniversary with USLAW Live Podcast | Media MentionLew Bricker Celebrates USLAW's 25th Anniversary with USLAW Live PodcastLew Bricker joined the USLAW Live podcast for a conversation commemorating USLAW's 25th anniversary. Lew, Chair Emeritus of the USLAW Network, reflects on the organization's success and his favorite USLAW experiences with co-hosts Pam Hallford, Mike Judy, and Nick Rauch.
Events
A Dive into Cybersecurity & Privacy Litigation Panel | Speaking EngagementA Dive into Cybersecurity & Privacy Litigation PanelJoin Sofia Valdivia at the UIC Cybersecurity and Privacy Community Conference as she takes part in the panel, “A Dive into Cybersecurity & Privacy Litigation.”
Amundsen Davis Supervisor and Management Training Series Spring 2026 | EventAmundsen Davis Supervisor and Management Training SeriesCultivate a thriving culture and drive your business to new heights by transforming your managers into dynamic leaders. Amundsen Davis's Supervisor and Management Training Series is perfectly crafted for ambitious mid to senior-level managers from any sector to thrive.
Strategic Patenting for Entrepreneurs – Going Beyond the Basic Legal Requirements for US Patent Application Filings | Speaking EngagementStrategic Patenting for Entrepreneurs – Going Beyond the Basic Legal Requirements for US Patent Application FilingsJoin Tom Pienkos for "Strategic Patenting for Entrepreneurs" and learn how to strategically approach patenting and IP.
Breakfast Briefing Series: Non-Competes & Restrictive Covenants: Drafting for Enforceability | EventBreakfast Briefing Series: Non-Competes & Restrictive Covenants: Drafting for EnforceabilityJoin partner Chris Green and associate Marissa Borschke for a practical Breakfast Briefing focused on strengthening non-compete and related agreements. This session will provide employers with actionable guidance on drafting enforceable provisions and avoiding common legal pitfalls.
Strengthening Compliance: A Practical Guide to Employment Practices Audits | Speaking EngagementStrengthening Compliance: A Practical Guide to Employment Practices AuditsJoin Beverly Alfon for "Strengthening Compliance: A Practical Guide to Employment Practices Audits" with Illinois Chamber.
Latest Labor and Employment Law Mandates Impacting the Illinois Workplace | Speaking EngagementLatest Labor and Employment Law Mandates Impacting the Illinois WorkplaceJoin Jeff Risch for the 27th annual ILSHRM State Conference. Jeff's session, "Latest Labor and Employment Law Mandates Impacting the Illinois Workplace," will cover the latest legal developments impacting HR on state and federal levels as well as best practices for compliance.
Advisor Series: Trigger Points: Navigating Firearm Ownership and Transfers | EventAdvisor Series: Trigger Points: Navigating Firearm Ownership and TransfersJoin Trust and Estate Attorney Drew MacDonald and NFA Attorney Craig Kubiak for an in‑depth discussion on how Gun Trusts can provide a safe, compliant, and effective framework for transferring firearms — ensuring your intentions are honored without inadvertently violating the law.
Corporate Risk Management Series: Tariffs & Trade Disruption - Navigating Cost Pressures and Supply Chain Risk | EventCorporate Risk Management Series: Tariffs & Trade Disruption - Navigating Cost Pressures and Supply Chain RiskJoin partner Ngosong Fonkem for a practical Corporate Risk Management session focused on how businesses can respond to ongoing tariff changes while protecting margins and maintaining supply chain continuity.
Navigating Federal Lawsuits in Jail Operations: The Power of Documentation | Speaking EngagementNavigating Federal Lawsuits in Jail Operations: The Power of DocumentationJoin Jorie Johnson and Jennifer Stuart for an informative workshop at the 45th Conference & Jail Expo that focuses on what jail administrators, medical staff, and correctional officers need to know when faced with a federal lawsuit.
Conducting the HR Audit in Light of AI and Multi-State Developments | Speaking EngagementConducting the HR Audit in Light of AI and Multi-State DevelopmentsJoin Sara Zorich and Jeff Risch for an engaging and highly practical webcast designed to help your organization navigate this fast‑moving landscape.
Latest Developments Under the Illinois Day & Temporary Labor Services Act | Speaking EngagementLatest Developments Under the Illinois Day & Temporary Labor Services ActJoin Jeff Risch for this focused 90‑minute webcast that breaks down exactly what staffing agencies and user clients need to know now.
The Future is Here: AI, Compliance, and the Modern Workplace | Speaking EngagementThe Future is Here: AI, Compliance, and the Modern WorkplaceJoin Beverly Alfon at Illinois Chamber's Ninth Annual Women in Business Conference.
AI's Role in Daily Operations - Do You Have the Right Guardrails in Place? | Speaking EngagementAI's Role in Daily Operations - Do You Have the Right Guardrails in Place?Join Michael Bendel, Craig Kubiak, and Tiffany Woelfel for Fox Cities Chamber's 2026 AI Business Summit in Appleton, WI. Their presentation, "AI's Role in Daily Operations - Do You Have the Right Guardrails in Place?", will cover how businesses can reduce legal risk when using AI in everyday business processes.
Published Works
Indiana's New Earned Wage Access Law: What Banks Need to Know in 2026January/ February 2026 | PublicationIndiana's New Earned Wage Access Law: What Banks Need to Know in 2026Indiana’s financial sector is preparing for major regulatory change in 2026, and Hoosier Banker turned to Joey K. Wright for clarity.
Leadership with a Community Heart, Amundsen Davis Columbus Office | PublicationLeadership with a Community Heart, Amundsen Davis Columbus OfficeLarry James' article,"Leadership with a Community Heart, Amundsen Davis Columbus Office," was published by the Columbus Chamber of Commerce.
Firm News
Kathy Nusslock Receives Marquette Law School Lifetime Achievement Award | Firm NewsKathy Nusslock Receives Marquette Law School Lifetime Achievement AwardAmundsen Davis, a leading Midwest law firm, is proud to announce that Kathy Nusslock, of counsel, has been awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from Marquette University Law School. The award honors alumni who have demonstrated sustained professional excellence and embodied the university’s mission of leadership, service, and integrity.
Lisa Johnson Named to “100 St. Louisans You Should Know to Succeed in Business” | Firm NewsLisa Johnson Named to “100 St. Louisans You Should Know to Succeed in Business”We are thrilled to announce that Lisa Johnson has been selected for the 2026 “100 St. Louisans You Should Know to Succeed in Business” list, published by St. Louis Small Business Monthly.