Susan Lorenc Joins Dorsey & Whitney in Chicago as Partner in Labor & Employment Group

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Susan Lorenc has joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP as a Partner in the Labor & Employment group in Chicago, the international law firm announced today.

Susan brings extensive experience to her nationwide employment law practice, advising organizations on a wide range of workforce and compliance matters. She represents employers across industries, with a particular focus on the technology sector and numerous Chicago‑area tech companies. She frequently serves in an in‑house general counsel capacity, partnering with HR leaders, management teams, and internal legal departments to mitigate risk and support business objectives.

Susan has decades of experience counseling clients through every stage of the employee life cycle and negotiating employment and severance agreements that align with organizational goals. She also provides strategic guidance on workforce issues arising in mergers and acquisitions, helping companies navigate the complexities of workplace‑altering transactions. Her background includes extensive litigation experience, with multiple successful arbitrations, jury trials, and federal court appeals – insight that strengthens her ability to anticipate challenges and resolve disputes efficiently.

Susan joins Dorsey from Thompson Coburn LLP, where she was a Partner. Susan received her J.D. from University of Wisconsin Law School and her B.A. from University of Michigan.

“We are excited to welcome Susan to our Labor & Employment team and growing Chicago office,” said Jack Sullivan, Labor & Employment Practice Group Leader. “Her clients respond to her energy, clarity, and strategic instinct, especially her ability to cut through complexity and spotlight the strongest path forward. We’re thrilled for Susan to share that approach with Dorsey’s clients.”

“Known for their proactive approach and deep client insight, Dorsey’s Labor & Employment group sets a high bar,” said Susan Lorenc. “I am eager to collaborate with this talented team and provide forward-thinking counsel for clients, all while helping to turn the Chicago office into a full-service powerhouse.”

About Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Clients have relied on Dorsey as a valued business partner since 1912. With locations across the United States and in Canada, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region, Dorsey provides results-oriented, grounded counsel for its clients' legal and business needs, including Labor & Employment matters. Dorsey represents a number of the world's most successful companies from a wide range of industries, including banking & financial institutions; development & infrastructure; energy & natural resources; food, beverage & agribusiness; healthcare & life sciences; and technology.