Overview
As a former Human Resources supervisor, Peter understands the challenges his clients face, including being on the receiving end of a lawsuit brought on by a former employee. What he remembers of the experience is the assurance he felt when working with his employment lawyer to resolve the matter. Today he strives to give his own clients the same comfort and confidence of knowing that everything is under control, and that he will do whatever is necessary to represent their interests.
Peter defends employers against claims of discrimination and retaliation under the state and federal laws, including the ADA, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA, IHRA, and Title VII. He represents clients in all phases of state, federal and administrative agency litigation and government hearings. He works with employers of all sizes in many different industries, including security, construction, health care, and nonprofit. Peter is also a prolific writer and speaker on labor and employment topics. He serves as Associate Editor of the Kane County Bar Briefs Magazine.
Outside the office Peter’s three young children keep him busy, and do their best to keep him humble.
Experience
Membership & Involvement
Member: Illinois State Bar Association; Wisconsin State Bar Association; Kane County Bar Association
Honors
- Selected to the Illinois Super Lawyers "Rising Stars" list: 2021, 2022, 2023
Resources & Insights
Alerts
Speaking Engagements
Published Works
Blog
Contributing Author, SmithAmundsen's Labor & Employment Law Update, a labor and employment advisory blog.
Contributing Author, Illinois Chamber of Commerce's Chamber Dispatch, an HR advisory blog.
Blog Posts
Education on Demand
Amundsen Davis attorneys Peter E. Hansen and Laurie E. Meyer discuss recent changes to, and a comparison of, Illinois and Wisconsin employment laws, along with recent developments in Federal employment laws in 2023.
COVID-19 Webinar Series: The Latest Local, State and Federal Mandates Impacting the Workplace
Firm News
- 30 SmithAmundsen Attorneys Included on 2022 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists30 SmithAmundsen Attorneys Included on 2022 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
Congratulations to all of our attorneys named to the 2022 Illinois Super Lawyers and 2022 Illinois Rising Stars lists!
- OSHA’s COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate is Dead, Now What?OSHA’s COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate is Dead, Now What?
If you’re wondering what to do in the wake of the United States Supreme Court’s decision striking down the OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standard mandating COVID-19 vaccination and testing, you’re not alone.
- Recruit, Retain, and Remote WorkRecruit, Retain, and Remote Work
Recruitment and retention are top concerns for employers in 2021 and will continue to be moving forward.
- Amundsen Davis Promotes Four Attorneys to PartnerAmundsen Davis Promotes Four Attorneys to Partner
Congratulations to Amundsen Davis's four new partners!
Services
- COVID-19 Resource Center & Task Force
- Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
- Employment Advice & Counsel
- Employment Litigation
- Equal Pay Compliance
- Government Regulation, Audit & Compliance
- Labor, Employment, Benefits & Immigration
- Mandatory Training
- Staffing Agency, Independent Contractor & Contingent Workforce
- Unfair Competition Counseling & Litigation
- Vaccine Mandates in the Workplace
- Wage & Hour
- Workplace Investigations
Education
Marquette University Law School, J.D., 2011
Northern Illinois University, B.A., 2006, magna cum laude
Admissions
- Illinois
- Iowa
- Wisconsin