Christina E. Kurow

What do you focus on?

Complex Commercial Litigation

A large part of my practice has included litigating cases involving trade secret misappropriation, violations of restrictive covenants, breaches of contract and fiduciary duties and corporate raiding.

Another major focus of mine includes defending pharmaceutical and life sciences companies in products and pharmacy liability actions involving personal injury and wrongful death claims.

Labor & Employment Litigation

I have also defended companies in a variety of labor and employment cases filed in state and federal courts, the Illinois Human Rights Commission (IHRC), and the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR).

Specifically, I have experience defending lawsuits involving claims of age, sex, gender, and disability discrimination; constructive and wrongful discharge; wage-and-hour; and claims regarding the Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

Probate & Estate Litigation

I have also represented institutions and individuals in various guardianship matters. My work has included obtaining temporary and plenary guardianship appointments and representing guardians of the person and/or the estate.

What do you see on the horizon?

As technology continues to evolve, I am paying particular attention to how companies can best protect their trade secrets and confidential information from misappropriation and how discovery practices must adapt in light of the changes in the ways data may be stored.

Publications

• “Discovery,” in Class Actions, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, 2015 (with William Meyer, Jr.)