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.

2026 Schedule for PROTECTING YOUR EMPLOYEE ASSETS: HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT & THE LIFE CYCLE OF THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP

2026 Schedule: PROTECTING YOUR EMPLOYEE ASSETS: HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT & THE LIFE CYCLE OF THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP   Helen Bloch Katie Rinkus Max Barack Moderator, Charles Krugel #1 Welcome to the Team! Recruiting and Hiring, Including Restrictive Covenants 1/22/26 2:00 PM CT Charles Krugel, Attorney, Law Offices [...]

CBA Solo/Small Firm Practitioners Committee Meeting

The Chicago Bar Association Committee Meeting Notice Please join the CBA Solo/Small Firm Practitioners Committeefor the following meeting: Date/Time: January 6, 2026 at 12:15 pm Topic: 5-Step System to Local Search in Google for Law Firms Learn how top law firms are turning Google into their #1 source of high-quality leads. This tactical session reveals a proven [...]

Tech For the Holidays 2025 (12/5/25)

An annual tradition, the Law Practice Management and Technology Committee along with the Solo/Small Firm Practitioners Committee is pleased to present our review of 2025’s technology improvements (and flops). Learn about great tech for your practice, yourself, and others! The panel will also provide tips and tricks as people get ready for 2026. Speakers: Kevin [...]

I’m Cited in HR.com Article

Independent Contractor Vs. Employee: 5 Legal And HR Perspectives–Part 2 Exploring state-specific rules, global trends, and the evolving definition of employment Posted on 10-30-2025             Brett Farmiloe Featured Highlights: Multi-state and federal laws often conflict, so companies must carefully navigate local regulations to avoid misclassification. Global shifts toward dependent-contractor models and portable benefits are creating [...]

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