Mary Margaret (Mimi) Moore

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Partner and Global Practice Group Leader - Employment & Labor

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Mary Margaret (Mimi) Moore is the global practice group leader for the firm’s Employment and Labor Practice Group, is currently serving on BCLP’s firmwide governing Board, and is the Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee of the Board. She has more than 30 years of experience litigating complex cases, advising clients on day-to-day compliance issues, and has conducted and/or advised on over 150 workplace investigations.

Mimi represents management in numerous state, federal and appellate courts in various jurisdictions as well as in arbitrations and mediations. Her 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. Mimi advocates the use of alternative dispute resolution to resolve such matters where appropriate.

Mimi is often hired by boards, organizations and companies to conduct independent investigations relating to significant matters such as harassment, workplace violence/shootings, immigration/work authorization, conflicts of interest, and other whistleblower/compliance issues. Many of these investigations involve C-suite executives, have criminal implications and/or are in the press. Mimi also advises global companies and organizations on how to conduct restructurings in light of applicable laws in various jurisdictions as well as how to ensure employment policies affecting a global workforce can be most effectively implemented in a consistent manner. Recently, Mimi has also been a go-to advisor for immigration and DEI related legal advice in light of the evolving legal landscape on these issues.

Mimi works with clients across a wide variety of industries including manufacturing, sports, higher education, health care, energy, financial services, retail and professional services. Mimi works with clients to develop creative and practical solutions that are consistent with their organizational goals and long-term business strategy.

Mimi has been inducted as a member of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers and was named among Crain Chicago Business’ Notable Women in Law in 2024. She has been recognized by industry leading publications like Chambers USA and Super Lawyers as being among the top labor and employment attorneys. She teaches continuing legal education courses, assists bar associations and her firm with lawyer training and mentoring, and performs pro bono legal work.

Mary Margaret (Mimi) Moore

Mary Margaret (Mimi) Moore

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