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I have 32 5-star Google client ratings out of a total of 32 client reviews. My 32nd is from “young person,” a business owner with a former employee issue.

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Charles Krugel is truly an Outstanding Attorney. He went above and beyond to help me, and I am incredibly grateful for his time, knowledge, and genuine kindness. It’s rare to find someone who truly cares about helping people the way he does. I highly recommend him! May the Lord continue to bless Charles, his

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Solo/Small Firm Practitioners’ Committee
Meeting Date/Time: October 6, 2026, 12:15pm -1:15pm
Topic: Build a Machine, Not a Job
Description: Most attorneys never set out to build a business — they set out to practice law, and end up owning a demanding job instead. This practical, plain-language session shows small and solo firm owners how to read their firm’s real financials and install the operating systems that let the work happen without routing everything through the owner. The result is a practice that runs on numbers and systems, frees the owner’s time, and holds real value the day they want to step back.
Speaker:…
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When the Workplace Becomes the Investigation

 Friday, September 4, 2026
A practical guide to deciding who should investigate, what facts matter, and what to do once the answers are in.
EDITOR’S NOTE: A workplace complaint rarely arrives at a convenient time. It may be a harassment claim, a payroll problem, a safety concern, or an accusation involving someone the company trusts. Whatever the issue, the first response matters. The company needs to move quickly enough to protect people and preserve evidence, but carefully enough to avoid turning the

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Thanks to CoBanker and writer Sandra Robbins for quoting me in their 8/31/26 article “How to Create an Employee Handbook.” The entire article is below.

An employee handbook compiles company policies, guidelines, expectations, procedures, and pertinent information in one living document that serves as a reference for employees. It is essential for consistent and fair practices, compliance with laws, transparent communication, supporting managers, and educating employees. Employers should strive to have a digital version of the employee handbook as well as printed copies for employees who may not have regular digital access.   
While an employee handbook is not

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This was also published in Yahoo Finance here. The original Moneywise.com article is here.
 

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9/1/26 @ 12: 15 pm CST
Topic: The Color of Persuasion, How Your Wardrobe Choice Can Impact Parties in Court, in Mediation, and at the Office
Speaker: Kerry Heaps, Founder, Chromatic Counsel
This session explores how color works as a strategic, nonverbal tool of persuasion in the legal profession, shaping perception, trust, and credibility before a word is spoken. From the origins and psychology of individual colors to seasonal analysis and the interplay of hue and shade, we examined how attorneys can dress deliberately for court, mediation, client meetings, and networking. Here’s a brief video promo.

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Super Lawyers, https://www.superlawyers.com/about/selection-process/, has selected me as one of their Super Lawyers for 2027.

The Super Lawyers rating service picks top lawyers each year using peer feedback and independent research.
Using their patented selection process, incorporating 12 markers of professional work, they select the top 5% of attorneys to their  list each year. The objective of Super Lawyers’ patented multiphase selection process (U.S. Pat. No. 8,412,564) is to create a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys that can be used as a resource when searching for legal counsel.
My Super Lawyers profile is here.
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Thanks to AllenGreen Transportation and Margaret Omongbale, Mason Rashtian and Cameron Monti and his venture capital firm, MDH Venture Capital, for my 28th through 30th 5-star testimonials on my Google Business Page. You can see them on Google. Out of 30 total testimonials, that’s 30 5-start testimonials!

I have worked with Chuck as my employer-side employment attorney for a few years now and he has been nothing short of amazing! With every case he has handled for me he always exceeds my expectations! He’s a very knowledgeable and professional attorney, he really listens to his clients. He leaves no stone

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Thanks to host Mason Rashtian for hosting me on his SCV Law & Life Podcast last Thursday 7/30/26! The show’s YouTube page is here: https://www.youtube.com/@masonrashtian. My episode (30 minutes) is here: https://youtu.be/573uY09p6Yo. We discussed practicing law, what businesses need to know concerning labor and employment law and my background in the field. It’s also below!

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Here’s more about Mason and the podcast: Welcome to The SCV Law & Life Podcast, where justice meets everyday living. I’m your host, Mason Rashtian, a top 1% personal injury attorney serving the Santa Clarita Valley and beyond. With my…
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The Chicago Bar Association Committee Meeting Notice
Please join the Solo/Small Firm Practitioners Committee for the following meeting:
Date/Time: August 4, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Topic: From Invisible to Unstoppable: Build a Brand that’s Memorable and Referable
Speaker: Steve Fretzin, Be THAT Lawyer Community
Meeting Format: Webcast
Committee Chairs: Mathew Kerbis, Subscription Attorney LLC; Charles Krugel, Charles A. Krugel, Labor & Employment Law on Behalf of Business
Click here to register and for meeting information: https://learn.chicagobar.org/products/solosmall-firm-practitioners-committee-080426
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The Chicago Bar Association Committee Meeting Notice
Please join the Solo/Small Firm Practitioners Committee for the following meeting:
Date/Time: July 7, 2026 at 12:15pm
Topic: Simple Agentic AI for Law Firms
Speaker: Mathew Kerbis, The Subscription Attorney, CEO of Practi
Meeting Format: Webcast
Committee Chairs: Mathew Kerbis, Subscription Attorney LLC; Charles Krugel, Charles A. Krugel, Labor & Employment Law on Behalf of Business

Click here to register and for meeting information: https://learn.chicagobar.org/products/solosmall-firm-practitioners-committee-070726

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Leaves of Absence and Medical Issues: What Employers Need To Know Before Problems Escalate
 Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Employers today are navigating a workplace that looks very different from the one that existed even five years ago:

At the same time, employers are trying to balance compassion with operational realities. Businesses still need people to show up, customers still expect service, and managers still have deadlines to meet. That tension

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The Chicago Bar Association Committee Meeting Notice
Please join the Solo/Small Firm Practitioners Committee for the following meeting:
Date/Time: June 2, 2026 at 12:15pm
Topic: How to Build a Marketing Persona So You Can Get Your Message to the Right People
Speaker: Alison Ver Halen, Content Marketing Strategist, AV Writing Services
Meeting Format: Webcast
Committee Chairs: Mathew Kerbis, Subscription Attorney LLC; Charles Krugel, Charles A. Krugel, Labor & Employment Law on Behalf of Business
Click here to register and for meeting information: https://learn.chicagobar.org/products/solosmall-firm-practitioners-committee-060226

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