Genevieve LeFevour is a highly experienced litigator in both the employment and general negligence arena. In addition, she provides employers with broad HR counsel—occasionally even serving as de facto general counsel—and assists clients with their general employment needs, as well as with local, state, federal and administrative filings. Ms. LeFevour also assists clients with labor matters ranging from union negotiations, labor arbitrations and matters before the National Labor Relations Board.
Genevieve’s diverse client base includes private security companies, loss prevention companies, sports venue and event management companies, law firms, agricultural companies, manufacturing clients, temporary employment agencies and auto dealerships. She advises clients on compensation practices and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) compliance, record retention and mandatory reporting, separation agreements, policy and procedure, as well as numerous other issues that are currently in flux, such as LEAVE laws, marijuana laws, and non-compete laws across the country.
Arbitrations and trials are the space in which Genevieve particularly shines, and she has often been described as “fiercely” advocating for her clients. She has handled numerous arbitration hearings and addressed National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) charges and grievances. And on the litigation front, she has overseen all aspects of and tried bench as well as jury trials resulting in defense verdicts.
experience
- A jury trial in Lake County resulting in a defense verdict for her clients
- Chancery Bench Trial in Cook County resulting in defense verdict for her client.
- A jury trial in Cook Count for an employment discrimination case wherein she obtained defense verdict for her client
Genevieve is the first female graduate of Loyola Academy to sit on Loyola Academy’s Board of Directors. She also sits on the Board of Little Heroes League which assists medically complex children live their best lives through care coordination. She also serves as a Room Mom for her child’s class and is very active in her Parish.
- Recognized as a “Leading Lawyer,” 2021, 2022
- Selected as one of “Illinois 40 Attorneys Under 40” by the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, 2015
- “The Implications of Using Body Cams in the Private Security Setting”;
National Association of Security Companies (NASCO) April 27, 2021 - “Early Advice: Tackling Career Ambitions as a Young Professional”;
Loyola Academy Alumni Career Day June 19, 2019 - “Drafting EEOC Position Statements: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Writing Position Statements that Withstand EEOC Scrutiny”;
C4CM webinar March 5, 2018
I am a native Chicagoan and proud to come from a large Chicago family. I attended Loyola Academy for high school, where I was a record-holding member of the varsity swim team. An avid reader, I love a good murder mystery. I’m very engaged with my young child, who goes to the same pre-school that I went to. I find that sense of community and continuity really special. On the weekends, you will find me spending time with my little guy, my husband, family and friends. If not with them, you will find me working out!