Carrie L. Kinsella

Carrie L. Kinsella is a principal who represents employers in workplace law matters. She defends federal and state claims involving discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Her practice also includes cases under major employment laws, with work in courts, before agencies, and across manufacturing, hospitality, transportation, and health care industries.

Carrie earned her J.D. from Southern Illinois University School of Law, graduating summa cum laude. She also earned her B.A. from the University of Notre Dame. Her education supports her strong work in employment litigation, legal writing, compliance review, and practical counseling for management clients facing workplace issues.

Carrie defends employers in matters involving Title VII, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, and state human rights laws in Missouri, Illinois, and Tennessee. She handles complex disputes with care and focus.

Carrie also advises management on compliance with state and federal employment laws. Her work includes employee handbooks, personnel policies, employment agreements, restrictive covenants, reductions in force, leave issues, and EEO training. She helps employers understand duties, reduce risk, and make sound workplace decisions before disputes grow larger over time.

Carrie was recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© for Employment Law – Management in 2023. She is also admitted to practice in Illinois, Missouri, and Tennessee, as well as several federal courts. Her professional associations include the Illinois State Bar Association, Missouri State Bar, and the Tennessee State Bar Association.

Carrie L. Kinsella brings clear advice, strong defense skills, and practical planning to employment law matters. She helps employers respond to claims, improve policies, and manage workplace risk. Her experience in litigation and counseling allows her to guide clients through disputes with steady support and focused legal strategy.

Law Office Affiliations

• Principal, Jackson Lewis P.C.
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association
• Member, Missouri State Bar
• Member, Tennessee State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Illinois
• Missouri
• Tennessee

Education

• Southern Illinois University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Notre Dame
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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