Allison Czerniak is a member of the Labor and Employment group and advises employers and corporate clients on the full range of workforce and business issues that drive operational stability and long-term growth.
She takes a business-focused approach to compliance and counseling, helping clients manage risk, protect key assets and make decisions that support organizational goals.
Allie represents companies in high-stakes disputes involving restrictive covenants, trade secrets, discrimination, whistleblower claims, unfair competition, data privacy and contract issues. She navigates matters through every stage of federal and state litigation, including appeals, and aligns her strategies with the business outcomes clients need. Allie delivers clear guidance and strong advocacy to support clients in both the workplace and the courtroom.
Credentials
Education
- University of St Thomas School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2014
- University of Minnesota, B.A., 2010
Clerkships
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- Minnesota Supreme Court
Bar Admissions
- Illinois, 2015
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois Trial Bar, 2025
Recognition
- Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch® – Commercial Litigation; Litigation: Labor and Employment (2021-2026)
- Super Lawyers – Employment & Labor, Rising Star (2025)
Insights & Events
News
76 Vedder Price Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Best Lawyers® in America
August 21, 2025
Speaking Engagements
Vedder Works Employment Law Series Rosemont, IL
May 15, 2025
Speaking Engagements
Vedder Works Employment Law Series Chicago, IL
April 10, 2025
Publications
Shareholder James P. Looby and Associate Allie E. Czerniak Author Article for Law360
March 11, 2025
News
25 Vedder Price Attorneys Recognized in Thomson Reuters 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers
February 4, 2025
Speaking Engagements
2024 DC Employment Roundtable
October 8, 2024
News
77 Vedder Price Attorneys Recognized in 2025 Best Lawyers® in America
August 15, 2024
Publications
DOL Proposes Rule That Will Raise the Minimum Salary Threshold for Overtime Eligibility under the FLSA
August 31, 2023
