Danae Richie

Drawing on her transactional foundation, Ms. Richie regularly advised portfolio companies on the operational and employment-related dimensions of deal activity, including the drafting and negotiation of executive employment agreements, offer letters, severance arrangements, equity incentive plans, and corporate governance documents. This experience affords her a sophisticated understanding of how employment decisions intersect with business strategy, risk management, and long-term enterprise value—an insight that distinguishes her counsel from attorneys who approach employment matters in isolation.

Ms. Richie's litigation practice further sets her apart as a versatile and formidable advocate. She regularly represents clients in employment disputes and general civil litigation, including wrongful termination, workplace discrimination and retaliation claims, tenant-landlord disputes, and business tort actions. Her litigation toolkit encompasses drafting complaints and responsive pleadings, dispositive-motion practice, discovery motion work, propounding and responding to written discovery, and advising clients on liability exposure, case valuation, and pre-trial strategy.

Ms. Richie is admitted to practice in the State of Illinois and is fluent in Spanish, enabling her to serve a broader client base and communicate effectively in cross-border transactional contexts.