For nearly 20 years, Ronald B. Kowalczyk has offered legal guidance and representation to businesses, executives, professionals, and employees. Drawing on his experience as a college professor, he takes the time with his clients to explain complicated legal issues in an easy-to-understand manner.
Ron handles a wide array of employment matters not limited to hiring and terminating employees, executive contracts and compensation, employment handbooks, employment and severance agreements, covenants not-to-compete, overtime compensation, and discrimination/harassment claims. His extensive experience in this area has gained him a high level of trust with his clients, including employees of Fortune 500 companies.
Ron is also an experienced intellectual property litigator handling federal court copyright, trademark, and patent infringement cases. As an entrepreneur himself, Ron understands the importance of protecting valuable ideas. Ron enjoys giving back to the legal profession and for years has volunteered as a mentor to law students and as a coach to undergraduate mock trial students.
Education
Harvard University
A.L.M – Finance – Extension Degree CandidateDePaul University College of Law
J.D. | 2000American University School of Public Affairs
M.S. – Justice, Law & Society | 1997Stetson University
B.A. | 1994
Majors: Psychology & Sociology
Professional Associations + Memberships
Illinois State Bar Association | Member
Pro Bono Activities
DePaul University President’s Club | Advisory Council Member
DePaul University College of Law Corporate Connectors | Alumni Volunteer
DePaul University College of Law Mock Interview Program | Alumni Volunteer
DePaul University College of Law Attorney Mentor Program | Mentor
DePaul University College of Law National Cultural Heritage Moot Court Competition | Brief Grader and Appellate Judge
Mothers Against Drunk Driving | Illinois Advisory Committee Board Member
“The Sweetest Land, A Documentary Film” | Film Producer
Podcasts + Webinars
“COVID-19 Vaccinations: What Employers Need to Consider” Webinar
Guest Speaker | 2020“Employment Law Updates to Protect You During the Pandemic and Beyond” Webinar
Featured Speaker | 2020“Paycheck Protection Program Update” Webinar
Guest Speaker | 2020“2020 Employment Law Updates: What Every Employer Needs to Know About FSLA, Sexual Harassment and the Legalization of Marijuana”
The Horton Group, Webinar
Guest Speaker | 2020