Our firm was founded by Attorney Cynthia Pietrucha in 2015. Since then, we have helped over 800 employees and corporations navigate job separations and contract disputes. We are passionate about resolving employment disputes – whether it’s a conversation with the parties involved, a mediation, an administrative appeal, a settlement conference or complex employment litigation.
Meet our employment law team
Cynthia Pietrucha
Employment Attorney, Mediator, and Contract Negotiator
Cynthia Pietrucha, Esq. is an experienced employment lawyer and federal court mediator who knows the ins and outs of workplace issues. She’s your go-to for navigating tricky separation agreements, medical leave challenges, and any unfair treatment you might face because of pregnancy or disability. Cynthia’s also sharp when it comes to sorting out contract disputes. She understands that the workplace can be a maze of guesswork, assumptions, and sky-high hopes for fixing things. That’s why she’s here: to clear the air, cut through the confusion, and make sure your voice is heard loud and clear.
Her First Paid Job: TV Actress on ABC’s Gabriel’s Fire, 1990, filmed in Chicago, Illinois
Alyze Pierce
Employment Attorney and Certified Mediator
Alyze Pierce brings 17 years of sharp legal expertise to the table as your employment law expert. Whether you’re facing challenges with ADA compliance, navigating the complexities of Title VII, or untangling wage and hour laws, she’s got your back. Alyze doesn’t just work with employees; she’s equally skilled in advising management, making sure everyone gets a fair deal. Need a contract whipped into shape or any other employment document taken care of? She’s on it. Alyze is all about finding solutions that work for everyone, making the workplace a fairer place for all.
Her Law School: Harvard Law
Michael Pietrucha, J.D., M.B.A.
Litigation Support Analyst
Michael Pietrucha is a law school graduate. He assists the firm with legal research, case strategy and written record review during intake and discovery.
His Favorite Sports Team: New England Patriots
Carlo Puray
Legal Assistant
Our legal team has handled cases in:
GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES
Department of Justice (DOJ)
Department of Labor (DOL)
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)
Illinois Attorney General Consumer Protection Division
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR)
Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL)
Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES)
Illinois Human Rights Commission (IHRC)
Illinois Department of Insurance
Illinois Secretary of State Merit Commission
THE ILLINOIS COURTS
Champaign County Illinois 6th Judicial Circuit Court
DuPage County Illinois 18th Judicial Circuit Court
Lake County Illinois 19th Judicial Circuit Court
Will County Illinois 12th Judicial Circuit Court
St. Clair County 20th Judicial Circuit Court
*Available to practice in all 24 judicial circuits in the state.
THE FEDERAL COURTS
United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois, Rock Island Division
United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division, Chicago
United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Western Division, Rockford
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois – Approved Mediator
United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas, Fayetteville (pro hac vice)