Nineveh Alkhas

Nineveh Alkhas is a partner at Latham & Watkins LLP who focuses on labor and employment law, with significant experience advising businesses on complex workplace matters. Based in Chicago, she works with companies involved in mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions. Her practice combines employment counseling, risk assessment, and transaction support to help clients address legal challenges before they become larger problems. She guides employers through employment-related issues while helping them comply with federal, state, and local laws. Her work supports organizations in making informed decisions that protect both business interests and workforce stability.

Nineveh earned a B.A. in Mathematics from Northwestern University. She also earned a BA in Economics from Northwestern University. Her educational background provides strong analytical and problem-solving skills that support her legal practice. She later received her J.D. from the University of Missouri. This combination of legal training and quantitative education helps her evaluate complex employment matters, business risks, and compliance concerns. Her academic foundation allows her to approach legal issues with careful analysis and practical business understanding.

Nineveh has advised clients on labor and employment matters connected to corporate transactions throughout her legal career. She reviews issues such as employee classification, wage and hour compliance, employment agreements, restrictive covenants, workforce reductions, labor relations, and employment litigation risks. She also drafts employment agreements, separation agreements, confidentiality agreements, and other workplace documents. In addition, she counsels executives and human resources professionals on hiring practices, accommodations, leave policies, workplace investigations, and compliance obligations.

Nineveh Alkhas has helped businesses navigate changing employment laws while reducing legal exposure and maintaining effective workplace practices. She assists organizations in developing employee handbooks, policies, and procedures that align with legal requirements. Her guidance helps employers understand obligations under laws such as Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Fair Labor Standards Act. Through practical advice and strategic counseling, Nineveh helps clients manage employment challenges and support long-term business goals.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Illinois

Education

• University of Missouri
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Northwestern University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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