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About David N. Michael

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David Michael is a partner at Gould & Ratner LLP where he serves as the Chair of the firm’s Human Resources and Employment Law Practice. David draws upon an extensive 28-year background in human resources management and counseling and limits his practice to management-side human resources, employment and labor law.  David helps employers solve their complex employee problems, the issues that often leave companies wondering, what should we do? He works closely with employers by providing proactive advice on a wide variety of employment-related topics, representing employers in employment-related litigation and agency charges, and helping employers draft employment and restrictive covenant agreements, compensation and bonus policies and employee handbooks.

David has an AV Preeminent rating by Martindale Hubbell and is recognized as both an Illinois Leading Lawyer and Illinois Super Lawyer in the area of Employment Law: Management.


Financial Poise Contributions

  • It’s So Hard To Say Goodbye: Minimizing Risk When Terminating Employees 2019 Webinar premiered on September 4, 2019 Webinar Series: HR Talent Management & Employment Law Boot Camp 2019
  • Welcome to the Team! Recruiting and Hiring, Including Restrictive Covenants 2018 Webinar premiered on January 24, 2018 Webinar Series: Protecting Your Employee Assets: The Life Cycle of the Employment Relationship 2018