The Advocate

Fifteen years in the trenches.

Before practicing law in Illinois courts, Anthony Ray spent fifteen years leading human resources operations, resolving workplace issues, applying labor law, and negotiating labor contracts. In law school, Anthony took trademark law, intellectual property law, and discrimination. The combination of coursework and experience makes Anthony a great advocate for the firm's entertainment, sports, and labor/employment clients.

15 Yrs

HR leadership

2026

Illinois bar

The Journey

Operational reality meets law

Having served as a Title IX Coordinator and ADA coordinator, he brings direct, first-chair experience to labor negotiations, compliance audits, and administrative hearings across Illinois.

Entertainment and sports require the lawyer to know IP law, contract law, have good negotiation skills, and be a good communicator. I have the knowledge and skills needed.

The Foundation

Rigorous academic preparation

Grounded in legal theory and sharpened through practical advocacy, Anthony's credentials reflect a deep commitment to mastery of labor and education law.

Academic Excellence

Institutional Counsel

Compliance Mastery

Graduated with a 3.59 GPA, serving on Law Review and competing in mock trials to hone courtroom advocacy.

Completed key internships within general counsel offices and clinics, launching non-profits and advising on higher education law.

Focused study in benefits, executive compensation, taxation, and complex federal and Illinois workplace discrimination frameworks.

Need operational counsel?

Schedule a consultation to discuss your labor, employment, or higher education compliance needs.