Julie Devine

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About Julie Devine

Julie Devine is a trial lawyer with over 20 years of experience. She has successfully defended employers in state and federal court and government investigations, with extensive experience in: • Title VII and state anti-discrimination laws • Americans with Disabilities Act • Age Discrimination in Employment Act • Family Medical Leave Act • Fair Labor Standards Act • Missouri Workers' Compensation Act • Missouri and Illinois common law claims. Julie also regularly provides advice and counseling about an array of compliance issues including: • Hiring practices • Credit and background checks • Drug testing • Employee discipline and terminations • Disability accommodations • Social media and technology • Non-compete agreements • Employee handbooks • Separation/severance agreements. Julie has extensive experience representing employers in various industries, including public sector entities, private companies, and non-profit organizations. Representative Presentations: • Employment Termination Tools You Must Have to Lawfully Handle Difficult Situations • Employee Leave Simplified: FMLA, ADA, and More • Using Alternative Billing Models to Support Women in Law Firms • HR Departments of One • Accommodating Employees with “Hidden” Mental and Behavioral Disabilities • What Employers Should Expect with the New Administrations • Preventing Discrimination and Harassment in the Workplace • Background Checks and the New Wave of Litigation Disclaimer: The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements. Also, neither the MO/IL Supreme Courts nor the MO/IL Bars review or approve certifying organizations or specialist designations. I do not assert any certification or specialty in any particular area of law and endorsements from others on my LinkedIn page are the opinions of others and are not posted here for the purpose of making representations of areas of specialty