Barrick Bollman

Barrick Bollman focuses his practice on a wide range of labor and employment matters. He advises employers on workplace compliance, complex disputes, and litigation strategy. His work includes handling sensitive employment claims, guiding management through regulatory challenges, and providing practical solutions that reduce risk while protecting business operations.

Barrick earned his BA from the University of Notre Dame in 2012. He then received his Juris Doctor, cum laude, in 2018 from Northwestern Pritzker School of Law. During law school, he built strong advocacy skills and academic distinction. His education reflects both intellectual discipline and a clear commitment to the study of law.

Barrick gained valuable judicial experience early in his career. He served as a law clerk to the Honorable Kenneth F. Ripple of the US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. He also worked as a judicial extern to the Honorable Amy J. St. Eve of the US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. These roles gave him insight into appellate and trial-level decision-making.

Barrick was deeply involved in legal scholarship and advocacy during law school. He served as a notes editor for the Northwestern University Law Review. He also held an officer position in the Moot Court Society, placing second overall and winning best brief in the Appellate Lawyers Association Moot Court Competition. These experiences strengthened his research, writing, and courtroom skills.

Barrick Bollman continues to represent employers with a clear, steady approach. Barrick Bollman remains committed to delivering thoughtful guidance and strong advocacy in every labor and employment matter he handles. Barrick has been recognized for his work in labor and employment law. He was named by Thomson Reuters as a Stand-out Lawyer – independently rated lawyers, 2024-2026. He was also listed in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America, Labor and Employment Law – Management (2024-2026), Litigation – Labor and Employment, 2026. He is admitted in Illinois and before the US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, McDermott Will & Schulte
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Illinois

Education

• Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Notre Dame
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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