Zac Halden

Zac Halden is a skilled employment law attorney at HKM Employment Attorneys LLP in Chicago, Illinois. He focuses his practice on representing employees and businesses in a broad range of complex legal disputes. Zac routinely handles cases involving wrongful termination, sexual harassment, hostile work environment, employment discrimination, retaliatory discharge, civil rights violations, and whistleblower retaliation. He also has experience in litigation involving personal injury, defamation, fraud, and privacy violations.

Zac earned his Juris Doctor from Vermont Law School in 2018, where he was a member of the Vermont Law Review. He received his Bachelor of Arts in History and Philosophy of Science and Technology from the University of Pittsburgh in 2015. Zac is licensed to practice in Illinois and admitted to the United States District Courts for both the Northern and Central Districts of Illinois.

Known for his dedication to client advocacy, Zac has built a reputation for delivering results in high-stakes employment and civil litigation matters. He is highly skilled in taking and defending depositions and representing clients in arbitration, mediation, and trial proceedings. Zac’s ability to guide clients through legal challenges with clarity and determination has earned him the trust of individuals facing serious workplace issues.

Zac Halden’s legal acumen has earned him recognition from Super Lawyers Magazine as an Illinois Rising Star in 2024 and 2025—an honor reserved for attorneys who demonstrate excellence in practice. He is an active member of professional organizations, including the National Employment Lawyers Association, the ABA Employment Law Section, and the National Trial Lawyers Association.

At HKM Employment Attorneys LLP, Zac remains committed to securing justice and fair employee treatment. His thoughtful approach, courtroom experience, and client-first mindset continue to make him a trusted advocate in employment and civil rights law across Illinois.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, HKM Employment Attorneys LLP
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association

Licensed State

•  Illinois

Education

• Vermont Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Pittsburgh
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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