Genevieve LeFevour is a Shareholder in the Chicago Office in the Labor and Employment and Litigation groups. Genevieve is a highly experienced litigator in both the employment and general negligence arena. In addition, she provides employers with broad HR counsel—occasionally even serving as de facto general counsel—and assists clients with their general employment needs, as well as with local, state, federal and administrative filings. Genevieve also assists clients with traditional labor matters ranging from union negotiations, labor arbitrations and matters before the National Labor Relations Board.

Genevieve’s diverse client base includes private security companies, loss prevention companies, sports venue and event management companies, law firms, agricultural companies, manufacturing clients, temporary employment agencies and auto dealerships. She advises clients on compensation practices and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) compliance, record retention and mandatory reporting, separation agreements, policy and procedure, as well as numerous other issues that are currently in flux, such as LEAVE laws, marijuana laws, and non-compete laws across the country.

Arbitrations and trials are the space in which Genevieve particularly shines, and she has often been described as “fiercely” advocating for her clients. She has handled numerous arbitration hearings and addressed National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) charges and grievances. And on the litigation front, she has overseen all aspects of and tried bench as well as jury trials resulting in defense verdicts.

Genevieve is a native Chicagoan and proud to come from a large Chicago family. She attended Loyola Academy for high school, where she was a record-holding member of the varsity swim team.   An avid reader, she loves a good murder mystery. She is very engaged with her young son, who goes to the same pre-school that she went to. She finds that sense of community and continuity really special.
On the weekends, you will find Genevieve spending time with her little guy, her husband, family and friends. If not with them, you will find her working out!

Professional Involvement

  • Recognized as a “Leading Lawyer”, 2021, 2022
  • Selected as one of “Illinois 40 Attorneys Under 40” by the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, 2015
  • Dismissal of IDHR charges against security company
  • Dismissal of multiple charges before the IDHR and the EEOC
  • Secured defense verdict for a hospital in an employment dispute
  • Successfully defended a hospital against ULP charges
  • Saved client $1.3 million in a breach of contract insurance dispute
  • Successfully defended a company against allegations of age/race discrimination in an IDHR investigation
  • Achieved a favorable verdict in trial over a construction site accident
  • Has secured several favorable awards for clients in employment arbitrations

Genevieve earned her J.D. from Loyola University Chicago School of Law. She earned her B.A. from the University of Notre Dame.

  • United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

Genevieve is the first female graduate of Loyola Academy to sit on Loyola Academy’s Board of Directors. She also sits on the Board of Little Heroes League which assists medically complex children live their best lives through care coordination. She also serves as a Room Mom for her child’s class and is very active in her Parish.

Additional Specialties

NLRB Charges
EEOC and State Agency Charges
Arbitrations
Security Companies
Agriculture