Katherine Robillard

Katherine Robillard is a highly skilled Chicago employment litigation attorney with extensive experience advising employers on a broad range of labor and employment law matters. As a Chicago employment litigation attorney, Katherine is known for her strategic thinking, precise legal writing, and tenacious advocacy. She brings an insightful, balanced perspective to every case, informed by her deep experience in government and private practice. Her clients appreciate her clarity, responsiveness, and ability to navigate sensitive employment matters with professionalism and care.

Katherine’s legal career spans both public and private sectors, giving her a unique perspective on workplace legal challenges in Chicago and beyond. Katherine joined Loftus & Eisenberg after serving as counsel at Littler Mendelson P.C., the world’s largest employment and labor law firm, where she specializes in counseling employers on issues related to wage and hour compliance, workplace discrimination, retaliation claims, employment litigation strategy, e-discovery, and regulatory compliance.

Prior to joining Littler, she spent a decade with the City of Chicago’s Department of Law, where she advanced from a legal Fellow to Assistant Corporation Counsel. In this capacity, she provided litigation and advisory services on a wide range of municipal and labor issues, managing complex cases involving employment disputes, internal investigations, administrative hearings, and disciplinary actions. Her experience within the City of Chicago sharpened her courtroom and negotiation skills.

Earlier in her career, Katherine served as a Legal Intern with the U.S. Department of Justice, where she contributed to federal employment law cases and developed a strong understanding of national labor policies. She also held a prestigious position as a Federal Judicial Extern at the U.S. District Court, gaining invaluable insight into judicial reasoning and trial procedures. These early experiences laid a solid foundation for her now thriving litigation practice.

Katherine earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of Illinois College of Law, where she served as the Notes Editor of the Law Review. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts, Bronze Tablet, from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, rounding out her academic training with a strong liberal arts background that informs her analytical and client-focused approach to legal problem-solving.

Katherine is based in the Greater Chicago area and is licensed to practice in Illinois. She actively contributes to the region’s legal community and stays abreast of evolving labor laws, workplace trends, and compliance standards. With her combination of public-sector experience, private law firm expertise, and deep knowledge of Illinois employment law, Katherine Robillard stands out as a leading employment litigation attorney in Chicago dedicated to delivering smart, effective solutions for her clients.