Kristen E. Prinz

Kristen E. Prinz is an accomplished employment attorney and the founder of The Prinz Law Firm. She advises businesses, entrepreneurs, and professionals on employment law, workplace strategy, and business planning. Her practice centers on minimizing legal risk while fostering workplace environments that support growth, compliance, and positive culture.

Ms. Prinz received her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law, where she focused on international and comparative law. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Iowa. Her educational background, paired with real-world legal and business experience, enables her to craft tailored solutions for both employers and high-level professionals.

With a dual focus on employer and employee representation, Kristen E. Prinz assists business clients in drafting contracts, structuring agreements, conducting workplace audits, and advising on policy implementation. She also trains staff, investigates workplace issues, and offers coaching on negotiation and employment practices that align with company goals.

Ms. Prinz is a fierce advocate in litigation matters, representing clients in disputes involving discrimination, retaliation, wage claims, contract breaches, and whistleblower protections. She has secured multi-million-dollar verdicts and successfully litigated cases before trial and appellate courts, as well as administrative agencies like the EEOC, IDHR, and arbitration panels.

Beyond her legal practice, Ms. Prinz is active in professional and civic organizations. She holds leadership roles with groups including The Chicago Network, International Women’s Forum and serves on boards for New Moms and the National Sleep Foundation. She’s been consistently recognized as a Super Lawyer, Leading Lawyer, and one of Crain’s Chicago Business “Notable Women in Law.”

Kristen E. Prinz is widely respected for her strategic, collaborative approach and her ability to balance business objectives with legal protection—making her a trusted advisor and powerful advocate in the field of employment and business law.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founding & Managing Partner, The Prinz Law Firm
• Member, Chicago Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association’s Women

Licensed State

•  Illinois

Education

• IIT Chicago Kent College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Iowa
  Bachelor’s Degree

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