Mary Margaret (Mimi) Moore has represented management in a variety of litigation at the administrative level, in state and federal courts in numerous jurisdictions, at the American Arbitration Association and in the U.S. Supreme Court. Ms. Moore’s experience includes the defense of both class and individual actions. She has litigated cases involving Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the National Labor Relations Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, various state discrimination statutes, and common law and tort claims, such as retaliatory discharge, defamation, and breach of contract claims. Her practice also involves advising corporations on a variety of employment matters, including disciplinary issues, employee handbooks and policies, reductions in force, non-compete agreements, separation agreements, harassment investigations, and employee rights issues.

Select Representations

• Sharon Bell v. CVS Pharmacy (Illinois Human Rights Commission). Counsel representing CVS in age and race discrimination claim. Obtained a ruling in favor of company at the conclusion of full hearing.
• Nelson Ruiz v. Osco Drug, Inc. (Illinois Human Rights Commission). Counsel representing Osco in public accommodation case. Obtained a ruling in favor of Company at the conclusion of full hearing.
• Ellerth v. Burlington Industries, Inc. (7th Circuit Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit Court of Appeals En Banc, and U.S. Supreme Court). Counsel representing national manufacturer of textiles and home furnishings in a case in which the Supreme Court favorably redefined the law governing employer liability for workplace sexual harassment.
• Oliveros v. Pyle National Co. (U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois). Counsel representing Chicago manufacturer of electrical connectors in national origin discrimination case involving a sexual harassment termination. Obtained a no liability finding at conclusion of a bench trial.
• Kinney, Regional Director of N.L.R.B. v. Reliable Cartage Co. (U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois). Counsel for Chicago trucking company in 10(j) injunction hearing relating to unfair labor practices. At the conclusion of a bench trial, obtained a favorable settlement comprised of a new union election in which company prevailed.
• Lerma v. Pyle National Co. (Illinois Human Rights Commission). Counsel representing Chicago manufacturer of electrical connectors in national origin discrimination claim. Obtained a directed finding in favor of the company at the conclusion of the complainant’s case.
• Vavra v. FCA Division of Capital Graphics, Inc. (Illinois Human Rights Commission). Counsel representing Household Commercial in pregnancy discrimination case. Obtained a finding in favor of the company at the conclusion of full hearing.

Bar and Court Admissions

Illinois, 1991

United States Supreme Court

United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit

United States District Courts for the Northern and Central Districts of Illinois, Northern District of Indiana, Eastern District of Michigan, and Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin

Education

Northwestern University, J.D., 1991

St. Mary’s College, B.A., magna cum laude, 1988

Publications

• Co-author, "Development of Legal Theories and Causes of Action," a Chapter in the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education’s Business and Commercial Litigation Handbook
• Co-author, "Protecting the Record and Perfecting the Appeal," a Chapter in the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education’s Federal Practice Handbook
• Co-author, "Rule 23 Purpose and Prerequisites 2001," a Chapter in the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education’s Class Action Handbook

Professional Affiliations

• Chicago Bar Association
• American Bar Association – Labor and Employment Law Section