Masood Syed Ali

Masood Syed Ali is a Chicago, Illinois, senior associate who concentrates his practice on general litigation, employment law, and commercial disputes. He defends companies in complex matters, including product liability class actions and claims involving workplace laws. His experience includes Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, and workers’ compensation. Clients rely on his practical approach to resolving litigation issues with early strategy and focused advocacy.

Ali earned a J.D. from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 2017, with a certificate in labor and employment. He was also named to the Dean’s List. He received a B.S. in Business and Marketing from DePaul University in 2013. His education supports a practice grounded in employment law analysis, litigation preparation, business understanding, and practical problem-solving for employers and companies facing disputes.

Ali has experience handling all stages of litigation. Before joining his current practice, he worked at an employment litigation firm in Chicago, where he drafted motions, conducted depositions, and served as first and second chair in important hearings. His matters included proceedings before the Illinois Labor Relations Board, Illinois Human Rights Commission, and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. He also previously handled real estate matters.

Masood Syed Ali is admitted in Illinois and is a member of the firm’s Labor and Employment Committee. He has been listed in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America for Labor and Employment Law – Management. His professional involvement includes the Chicago Bar Association, where he formerly served as vice-chair of the Labor and Employment Committee, the Muslim Bar Association of Illinois, and the Northern District of Illinois.

Law Office Affiliations

• Senior Associate, Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney
• Former Vice-Chair, Chicago Bar Association, Labor & Employment Committee
• Secretary & Board Member, Muslim Bar Association of Illinois
• General Member, Northern District of Illinois
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Illinois

Education

• Chicago-Kent College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• DePaul University
  BS in Business & Marketing

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