About charlesakrugel

Management side labor & employment lawyer and human resources counselor based in Chicago. Established own practice in 2000. Also, on numerous boards of directors & advisers, & member of various area chambers of commerce & business associations.

CBA Solo/Small Firm Practitioners Committee & Sponsor/Host JMD Law Invites You to Trial by Trivia! Free Legal Themed Trivia & Networking Event

Thanks to attorney Julianne Dailey for organizing this for the Chicago Bar Association's Solo/Small Firm Practitioners Committee! This event takes place on Thursday, May 7th beginning at 5:30pm.  The trivia portion will run from 6pm-7:30pm, consisting of four short rounds of legal themed, pop culture trivia! Participants will be asked to provide their primary area(s) [...]

Join Chicago’s Near South Planning Board for My 5/6 Roundtable Discussion of 2026 Workplace Law Changes

Near South Planning Board (NSPB) is a not-for-profit organization serving businesses, institutions, and property owners on the Near South Side. With over 150 active members and multiple committee opportunities, six to eight social functions a year, the NSPB facilitates valuable connections that translate to real business development. Event Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026 Workplace Law Changes Presentation: 4:00 [...]

Construction Dive’s Article “How to Navigate the NRLB’s Joint Employer Rule Reversion” Quotes Me

I'm quoted in Construction Dive's 3/31/26 article How to Navigate the NRLB’s Joint Employer Rule Reversion. The article was also picked up for Construction Owners' 4/2/26 article NLRB Joint Employer Rule Reset Explained. How to Navigate the NRLB’s Joint Employer Rule Reversion The Trump administration has issued a rule to redefine joint employers. Here’s what [...]

4/7/26 Chicago Bar Association Solo/Small Firm Practitioners Committee Meeting

The Chicago Bar Association Committee Meeting Notice Please join the Solo/Small Firm Practitioners Committee for the following meeting: Date/Time: April 7, 2026, from 12:15pm-1:30pm Topic: The Power of AI in Business — A Practical Roadmap for Solo & Small Firm Attorneys Description: AI is no longer a future consideration — it's a present competitive advantage. In this session, [...]

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