Vincent Rizzo represents clients in litigation at both the federal and state level, focusing on employment disputes, tort defense, constitutional violations, and government-related matters. He has litigated countless cases to resolution, including successfully trying several federal civil jury trials to defense verdict and obtaining multiple summary judgments.Vincent has extensive experience representing entities and employees in Title VII, Section 1983, ADA, FMLA and personal injury and property damage claims. He has also provided training to a number of entities regarding workplace compliance and best practices. Vincent further advises employers and employees on all aspects of the employment relationship‚ including employee misconduct and other disciplinary matters‚ spanning from hire through termination. Vincent is also active member of the legal community and zealous advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. A committed member of Hinshaw’s LGBTQ affinity group, he helped the firm obtain a 100% rating in the Corporate Equality Index from the Human Rights Campaign. Before joining Hinshaw, Vincent was an Assistant Corporation Counsel for the City of Chicago Department of Law. While there, he represented the City of Chicago and its employees in state and federal litigation involving civil rights violations, municipal prosecutions, and appeals. Professional Affiliations: American Bar Association (Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Issues Network, Co-Chair) Changing Worlds (Board of Directors) Chicago Bar Association Cook County Bar Association (LGBTQ Section, Co-President) Lambda Legal, Leadership Council Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago (Executive Board, Secretary)