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Deborah Haude, Esq.

Arbitrator Mediator Special Master
Chicago, IL, United States

About

Deborah Haude possesses over three decades of legal experience, with a specialized focus on labor and employment matters. Her background includes extensive work as a neutral in mediation and arbitration, as well as a significant tenure as a partner at a prominent international law firm. She has managed a wide array of disputes ranging from individual discrimination claims to complex class actions and commercial litigation.

Practice Areas

Business & Commercial Civil Litigation Education Employment & Labor Personal Injury & Torts

Professional Experience

Mediator and Arbitrator
JAMS
Partner
Winston & Strawn LLP
Associate
Winston & Strawn LLP

Publications Leadership

  • Frequent speaker on employment law topics including wage and hour compliance and workplace investigations
  • Author of various articles regarding developments in labor and employment litigation
  • Former Chair of the Winston & Strawn LLP Women’s Business Development Committee

Positioning Takeaways

A seasoned employment specialist with a background in large-firm litigation, offering a balanced perspective for both plaintiffs and defendants in complex workplace and commercial matters.

License & Certifications

  • Illinois State Bar
  • United States District Court
  • Northern District of Illinois
  • United States Court of Appeals
  • Seventh Circuit

Education

J.D.
University of Michigan Law School
B.A.
University of Michigan

Distinction

Combines deep subject matter expertise in employment law with a pragmatic approach to resolving high-stakes commercial and workplace disputes.

Reputation

She is regarded by legal professionals as a highly prepared and persistent neutral who excels at navigating the emotional and legal complexities of employment-related conflicts.