Michelle Marks, Founding Member

Michelle founded Marks Employment Law practicing management-side employment law for Jones Day and Epstein, Becker & Green, and also working as the Employment Practices Director of S&C Electric, a large manufacturing company in Chicago, Illinois. Michelle has 20 years of experience litigating employment claims, assisting clients with legal compliance, conducting investigations and training, and implementing HR programs for employers. She has also frequently spoken in national forums on various topics ranging from gender inclusion and the use of technology & AI in the workplace.  

Michelle is a Texas native who has spent her entire professional career in Chicago. As a result, she is an expert on barbecue, extreme weather, and beloved (but mediocre) sports teams. In her free time, Michelle loves to travel, cook, write, and spend time with her husband and three sons.

Michelle is a proud member of the National Association of Women Lawyers (NAWL), the National Employment Labor Council (NELC) and the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA).