Athena Herman

Athena Herman is an accomplished employment law attorney representing individuals in complex workplace disputes, including discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wrongful termination, and civil rights violations. She is recognized for her exceptional litigation skills, strategic approach, and dedication to promoting justice for employees facing misconduct in both private and public sector environments.

Athena earned her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Illinois College of Law in 1997, following her completion of a Bachelor of Science degree from Bradley University in 1994. This academic foundation supports her analytical approach to employment law, enabling her to evaluate intricate cases involving federal statutes, constitutional claims, and workplace protections with precision.

Athena’s early experience at Benassi & Benassi in 1997 laid the groundwork for a career focused on employee advocacy and trial work. Over the years, she has represented clients in highly significant matters, delivering impactful results in Title VII litigation, constitutional rights cases, class actions, and workplace retaliation claims. Her representative victories include multi-million-dollar outcomes in some of Illinois’ most notable employment disputes.

Throughout her career, Athena has earned substantial recognition, including being named one of Illinois’ Top 40 Attorneys Under 40 and receiving repeated honors such as Super Lawyer, Leading Lawyer, and the prestigious Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rating. She has also been appointed to the Federal Rules Advisory Committee for the Central District of Illinois, reflecting her respected status within the legal community.

In addition to her litigation practice, Athena Herman is an active contributor to professional organizations, including the National Employment Lawyers Association, the Illinois State Bar Association, and the Peoria County Bar Association. Her leadership roles include service as a Barrister with the Abraham Lincoln Court and participation in numerous legal committees and advocacy groups.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founding Attorney, Athena Herman Law, LLC
• Member, Peoria County Bar Association
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Illinois

Education

• University of Illinois College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Bradley University, Peoria
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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