Marissa Ingley Email & Phone Number

As an accomplished Labor and Employment Attorney, I am committed to building practical solutions forcomplex compliance, litigation, and global labor disputes. My unique perspective on the practice of employment law is the product of over two decades of experience, including ten years as an employment litigation attorney and eleven years as in-house counsel at two large publicly traded companies.Clients recognize me as a problem solver who navigates challenges with a practical mindset and a calm demeanor, especially in sensitive situations. I aim to take a pragmatic approach, balancing legal considerations and the business impact.✅ Employment LitigatorStarting my career at Littler Mendelson P.C, the world's largest labor and employment management firm, Ibecame a partner in just six years. My expertise was leading successful resolutions across federal courts andadministrative agencies like the EEOC and the Department of Labor. Leading case teams, I mentored colleagues and won many discrimination, harassment, and disability accommodation cases.In 2023, returning to the firm, I was recommended to Crain Chicago as one of the Notable Women in Law for achievements like securing new business and guiding a Fortune 500 company through restructuring.✅ In-House CounselAs a critical member of leadership teams in two large companies, each with over 20,000 employees, Ipartnered closely with HR teams to resolve a broad spectrum of employment law concerns, including settling complex discrimination cases, defeating contentious union organizing efforts, spearheadingcrisis management during the global pandemic, and conducting employment law due diligence for 20mergers and acquisitions. I played a pivotal role in the HR-related integration of new businesses, conducted sensitive investigations, and counseled businesses through reductions in force.✅ Strategic Business PartnerMy leadership style excels in a matrix organizational structure, building consensus in unconventionalsituations. With a level-headed approach, I am the go-to person in a crisis as a strategic partner and executive coach, I listen, explain the pros and cons of options, and assist leaders in staying calm amid a storm. In managing people, I teach junior associates about the business, provide constructive feedback to yield the best results, and set high standards of excellence for the team and myself.Join my professional network to discuss best practices in labor and employment law.Marissa Ross Ingleymrossingley@gmail.com