Constangy Expands Midwestern Presence: Opens Chicago Office
Constangy is pleased to announce the opening of a new office in Chicago.
Leading Constangy’s new Chicago office is Laura Balson, an experienced employment litigator who comes to Constangy after more than a decade at the Chicago firm of Golan Christie Taglia, LLP, where she was the chair of the employment practice group and worked primarily with clients in the staffing, healthcare, real estate, retail, professional services, and nonprofit sectors. Balson has been recognized by SuperLawyers as a rising star and is a frequent writer and speaker on employment law issues. Balson has also been recognized as an Emerging Lawyer by Leading Lawyers, which is a distinction given to less than 2% of all lawyers licensed in Illinois.
“We are excited about opening our Chicago office,” said Neil H. Wasser, chair of Constangy’s executive committee. “Laura is an outstanding lawyer whose experience complements the firm’s strength in the transportation, healthcare and staffing sectors.”
"I have been so impressed by the depth of knowledge and wide-ranging experience of all the Constangy attorneys I have met,” said Balson. “As employers plan for their post-pandemic workplaces, many companies will continue to navigate in-office, remote and hybrid work across multiple states. Being part of a firm with offices around the country will be a really valuable resource to guide those clients."
“As we celebrate our 75th anniversary, one of the keys to Constangy’s ongoing success has been in attracting attorneys like Laura, who are the right fit with our collaborative culture, our emphasis on diversity and our commitment to above-and-beyond client service,” added named partner Don Prophete.
