Fernanda Contreras is a member of the Labor and Employment group who advises employers on managing workforce risk and navigating complex employment matters.
She works with companies across industries to address sensitive employee issues while aligning legal strategies with business objectives.
Fernanda conducts internal investigations and handles claims involving workplace discrimination, wage and hour disputes, non-competes, severance arrangements, arbitration, and union matters. She combines thorough legal analysis with practical solutions to help clients resolve disputes efficiently and protect their operations.
Credentials
Education
- University of Alabama School of Law, J.D., 2023
- Valdosta State University, M.P.A., 2018
- University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, B.S., 2015
Bar Admissions
- Illinois, 2024
Affiliations
- Member, Hispanic National Bar Organization
- Fellow, National Employment Law Council (NELC) Academy
Languages
- Spanish
Insights & Events
Publications
Seventh Circuit Allows Recovery of Back Pay in ADA Case Absent Proof of Disability
May 6, 2025
Blogs
You Can’t Miss a Shot If You Don’t Show Up to the Game: Union Pulls Petition to Unionize Dartmouth Basketball Team
January 15, 2025
Publications
Amendments to Illinois Human Rights Act to Take Effect in 2025
November 4, 2024
Blogs
lllinois Employers May Still Face Unpaid Wage Claims
October 29, 2024
Publications
Are Boilerplate Disclaimers Enough? Illinois Employers May Still Face Unpaid Wage Claims
October 22, 2024
News
Associate Fernanda Contreras Speaks at La Fuerza Latina Banquet, Hosted by Drake University
October 9, 2024
Blogs
Can I Please Get Four Shots of Espresso Instead of Two?
June 18, 2024
Blogs
EEOC Updates Anti-Harassment Guidance for First Time in 25 Years
May 22, 2024
