Gianna Basile
As a seasoned attorney with a focus on employment and technology law, I've successfully founded and steered a law firm that bridges these two pivotal sectors. My comprehensive experience encompasses counseling a diverse range of clients, from employees and law enforcement agencies to schools and businesses, guiding them through the intricate maze of employment law.
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In my practice, I serve as a trusted representative for both private and public sector employees throughout Illinois, adeptly managing all facets of labor relations and employment actions. My proven track record showcases my proficiency in handling an array of labor and employment actions, administrative hearings, and state and federal civil litigation. Skilled in offering strategic advice, counseling, and representation across a wide array of employment matters, I position myself not merely as an attorney, but as a strategic ally in the legal journey.
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Background
Gianna received her J.D. in 2009 and her LL.M. in International Business & Trade Law in 2012, both from John Marshall. Basile independently started her law firm, which concentrated on the intersection of law and technology focusing on privacy-based litigation including invasion of privacy claims sounding in cyber-bullying, defamation, and revenge porn. Gianna was CEO and co-founder of an online marketplace platform, Run the Call, which served as an “Uber for lawyers” looking to find on-demand court coverage servicing all 102 counties in Illinois and which was featured in several press outlets including Crain’s Chicago Business.
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Gianna also counseled law enforcement agencies and schools to address the unique challenges that technology causes in terms of privacy, compliance, revenge porn, defamation, online bullying, and criminal behavior. Gianna has also worked as outside counsel for various mid-size firms and Big Law firms. In 2018, Gianna was selected as a
Top 40 under 40 Attorney by The Chicago Daily Law Bulletin & Chicago Lawyer Magazine – a prestigious honor that recognizes up-and-coming attorneys across Illinois. These individuals are nominated by their peers and chosen by the CDLB & CL selection committee based on career accomplishments and service to the community.
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As the proud wife of a current police detective and daughter of a retired police Lieutenant, Gianna understands the unique challenges facing law enforcement today. This upbringing helped shape her commitment to helping workers’ rights, particularly civil servants. Gianna focuses her practice on public employee civil rights (including First Amendment, Americans with Disabilities Act, and Family Medical Leave Act), employee discrimination and retaliation, civil service commission defense defending public employees facing discipline.
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Fluencies
Spanish
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Articles
2018 Class Top 40 under 40 Attorney Attorneys to Watch in Illinois
Featured in the Innovator’s Section of Crain’s: Crain’s Chicago Business
Highlighted by John Marshall Law School for developing Run the Call: JMLS Article
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Education
B.A., Spanish & Speech Communication, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (James Scholar)
J.D., UIC-John Marshall Law School, Chicago
L.L.M., International Trade & Business. UIC-John Marshall Law School, Chicago
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Bar Admissions
State of Illinois
Northern District of Illinois
Central District of Illinois
Memberships
Illinois Bar Association
Women’s Bar Association
Chicago Bar Association
7th Circuit Bar Association
Justinian Society of Lawyers
Illinois Association of Independent Attorneys (one of the founding members)
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