Kristen W. Roberts
Super Lawyers®Business Litigation Lawyers in Downers Grove, IL in Downers Grove, IL
About Kristen W. Roberts
Kristen Wolfe Roberts is a Partner of Walker Roberts LLP. Kristen has developed broad and deep expertise in complex employment law, general commercial and labor and employment litigation, healthcare litigation and business transactions. She successfully represents clients in state and federal courts, arbitrations, matters before state and local governmental agencies and mediation. Kristen's practice also includes routinely representing employers in the healthcare industry, and advising clients in the areas of corporate law and business transactions. Kristen represents national companies in a variety of business transactions, including stock and asset acquisitions and general corporate matters. Kristen's nationwide practice focuses on defending employers in employment matters in state and federal courts, as well as in administrative proceedings before federal administrative agencies and in arbitrations. Kristen has successfully defended employers in a variety of disputes, including in wrongful termination and discrimination claims, retaliatory discharge actions, wage and hour disputes and breach of contract claims. She also has substantial experience with federal OSHA audits, investigations and litigation. In addition to traditional litigation matters, Kristen routinely counsels clients on employment-related matters, including statutory compliance with federal and state employment statutes, affirmative action compliance programs, worker classification issues and best practice management techniques. Kristen develops and reviews existing employee handbooks, and drafts employment policies, executive employment and severance agreements, and restrictive covenant agreements. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Kristen W. Roberts included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Selected to Rising Stars: 2017 - 2023, 2026 Other Sources of Feedback About Kristen W. Roberts Included on the 2026Illinois Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2023 Illinois Super Lawyers list 2022 Illinois Super Lawyers list 2021 Illinois Super Lawyers list 2020 Illinois Super Lawyers list 2019 Illinois Super Lawyers list 2018 Illinois Super Lawyers list 2017 Illinois Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
- University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, Detroit, Michigan
- J.D.
Non Legal Education
- University of Colorado, Boulder
- B.A.
Current Employment Position(s)
- Partner
Classes and Seminars
- Personal Liability and HR Compliance: Are You at Risk?, Co-presenter with Diane Walker, Kishwaukee College, DeKalb, Illinois
- Proactive Changes to HR Practices & Policies: Responding to New Trends, Co-Presenter with Diane Walker, Illinois Primary Heath Care Association Annual Leadership Conference, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
Published Works
Articles
- Noel Canning: Is It Much Ado About Nothing?, Co-author with Stuart R. Buttrick and Stacey L. Smiricky, Faegre Baker Daniels.
- Illinois Employer May Be Liable for Failing to Investigate Employee’s Murderous Email Threats, Co-author with David L. Weinstein, Faegre Baker Daniels.
- Independent Contractor or Employee? How to Avoid the Wrath of the Illinois Employee Classification Act, Co-author with Eric Singer and Diane Walker, Ice Miller LLP.
Bar Admissions
- Illinois
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois
- District of Columbia
Attorney Details
| Full Name | Kristen W. Roberts |
| Firm | Walker Roberts LLP |
| Address | 1401 Branding Ave, Suite 300, Downers Grove, IL 60515 |
| Phone | 312-471-2900 |
| Website | www.walkerrobertsllp.com |
| Website | www.walkerrobertsllp.com/blog |
| New Clients | ✓ Currently accepting |