Maura Neville

Senior Counsel

847-786-2502
mneville@troestersharpe.com

Overview

Maura joined Troester Sharpe as Senior Counsel in 2024. Prior to joining the firm, she was a commercial litigation partner at a global law firm and spent nearly eight years as in-house counsel for a leading global food service retailer, where she managed a wide variety of commercial litigation and labor and employment matters. Read More

As in-house counsel, Maura navigated complex employment class action lawsuits, provided strategic legal guidance on a broad range of employment issues, and developed and updated key employment policies. She also led training initiatives and supported cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with ever-evolving employment laws.

Drawing on her extensive experience, Maura now counsels clients on proactive strategies to minimize legal risks and avoid litigation. Her practice includes advising and training on workplace issues such as discipline, leaves of absence, wage and hour compliance, workplace accommodations, and employee terminations. In addition, she defends employers in employment discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims before state and federal courts and administrative agencies.

Maura earned her J.D., cum laude, from the University of Illinois College of Law and her undergraduate degree, cum laude, from Boston College. Read Less

Capabilities

Areas of Focus:
  • Federal and state court defense-side litigation
  • Advice and counsel
  • Agency charge response
  • Appellate work
Industries:
  • Quick service and other restaurants
  • Trucking
  • Staffing
  • Healthcare
Languages Spoken: English

Credentials

Education:

J.D., University of Illinois College of Law, 2007
cum laude

B.A. in English and B.A. in Philosophy, Boston College, 2004
cum laude

Admissions:

  • Illinois
  • Northern District of Illinois United States District Court

Memberships & Affiliations:

Chicago Bar Association

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