Yvonne Ocrant

Partner @Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

US

Equine Law:Litigate matters involving the Equine Activity Liability Act; assist individual horse owners, professionals, and facilities resolve claims for personal injury, property damage, breach of contract, fraud, misrepresentation, etc;draft contracts for horse purchases, sales, leases, commission arrangements, etc; create equine liability releases for individuals, professionals, facilities, organizations, and event sponsors. Employment/Unemployment Law:Represent employers under the full range of employment laws, including both federal and state discrimination laws on issues of race, national origin, sex, sexual harassment and religion; handle actions under state contract and tort law, including retaliatory discharge, intentional infliction of emotional distress, interference with contract, fraud, and invasion of privacy. Represent employers in unemployment claims and audits before the Illinois Department of Employment Security and state court, and provide counseling on numerous unemployment matters such as willful and deliberate misconduct, voluntary termination, refusal of work, chargeability, contribution rates, independent contractor arrangements, and claimant work search requirements. Title Insurance:Represent title insurance underwriters, agents, mortgage brokers and lenders in resolving claims and litigation cases over title insurance issues.