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Konstantina “Connie” Christopoulos

Associate
Connie@bellas-wachowski.com
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Phone: 847.823.9030

15 N. Northwest Hwy
Park Ridge, Illinois 60068

Konstantina "Connie" Christopoulos is a management-side labor and employment attorney with a strong background in human resources, employee relations, and workplace investigations. Before entering private practice, she worked extensively in HR, where she handled employee concerns, conducted internal investigations, and advised on compliance, disciplinary decisions, and workplace culture challenges. This hands-on experience allows Connie to understand employer needs from the inside out and deliver legal guidance that aligns with real-world business operations.

Connie focuses her practice on counseling employers through difficult and often sensitive matters. She assists business owners, executives, and HR departments with issues involving discrimination and harassment claims, ADA and FMLA accommodation questions, employee misconduct, terminations, and compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws. Her clients value her ability to quickly assess complex situations and offer practical, defensible strategies that protect the business and reduce risk.

With experience that bridges HR practice and legal advocacy, Connie approaches every matter with clarity, professionalism, and a proactive mindset. Whether guiding a workplace investigation or advising on preventive policies, she ensures her clients are equipped to make informed decisions that strengthen their organizations.

Practice Areas
  • Management-side labor and employment representation
  • Workplace investigations involving discrimination, harassment, and misconduct
  • HR counseling and compliance
  • Employee relations and disciplinary guidance
  • Employment agreements, handbooks, and workplace policies
Credentials and Education
  • J.D., UIC School of Law (formerly John Marshall Law School), Chicago
  • Admitted: Illinois State Courts
  • Member, Illinois State Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association
Approach

Connie believes employers deserve guidance that is steady, strategic, and grounded in both law and practical HR experience. She emphasizes preventive solutions, clear communication, and timely responses to help clients navigate difficult employee issues while protecting their long-term goals.