Aimee E. Delaney
Aimee E. Delaney
Partner
She/Her
"Labor and employment issues don’t arise in a vacuum; neither should dispute-prevention and resolution efforts. I help clients identify risks, and develop plans to avoid future problems."
Aimee E. Delaney
Partner
She/Her
"Labor and employment issues don’t arise in a vacuum; neither should dispute-prevention and resolution efforts. I help clients identify risks, and develop plans to avoid future problems."
About Aimee
Aimee counsels employers on all aspects of the employment relationship, providing tailored solutions for employee-related issues. She assists human resources professionals, managers, and in-house counsel on matters such as labor-management relations, background checks, family medical leave and disability, misclassification, employee misconduct, performance management, separation, and disciplinary measures.
Aimee also defends employers in litigation related to federal and state statutes, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and the Illinois Human Rights Act.
Aimee serves on Hinshaw's Executive and Management Committees and previously led the firm’s Labor & Employment Practice.
Areas of Focus
Experience
- Successfully negotiated a three-year labor contract for an Illinois School District covering the largest bargaining unit with over 500 certified staff.
- Led negotiations for a three-year labor contract for professional and support staff of a county elected official.
- Conducted an independent investigation for a Fortune 500 company into complaints of sexual harassment, discrimination, and retaliation.
- Led an independent investigation for an international consulting firm into complaints of sexual harassment and retaliation.
Recognition
- Illinois Super Lawyers, 2014 – 2025; Rising Star, 2008 – 2010, 2012 – 2013
- Attorney Intel, 25 Notable Attorneys of Illinois, 2023
- Chicago Daily Law Bulletin and Chicago Lawyer, Salute! Women in Law, Honoree, 2021; 40 Illinois Attorneys Under Forty to Watch, 2011
- Crain's Chicago Business, Notable Gen X Leader in Law, 2019
- Leading Lawyer, Employment Law, 2013 – 2015
- Jury Verdict Reporter, Trial Lawyer Excellence Award, 2012
Credentials
Education
- Cornell University, Cornell University Labor Relations Certificate, Collective Bargaining, 2015
- Loyola University Chicago School of Law, JD, 1998
- University of Iowa, BA, 1995
Bar Admissions
- Illinois
Court Admissions
- US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
- US District Court for the District of Colorado
- US District Court for the Central District of Illinois
- US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- US District Court for the Southern District of Texas
- US District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
Thought Leadership
Presentations
- Co-Presenter, "The Labor & Employment Law Year in Review," Hinshaw's 29th Annual Labor & Employment Seminar, Schaumburg, Illinois, October 9, 2025
- "State & Federal Legal Update," Home Care Association of America (HCAOA), Chicago, Illinois, August 20, 2025
- Co-Presenter, "Sexual Harassment Prevention Training," Replay of Sexual Harassment Prevention CLE Webinar Series, Chicago Bar Association, August 11, 2025
- Co-Presenter, "Labor & Employment Update: What Every Senior Living Employer Needs to Know," LeadingAge Illinois Annual Meeting & Expo, July 23, 2025
- Co-Presenter, "Mental Health and the Workplace: An Employer’s Guide to Compliance," LeadingAge Illinois Annual Meeting & Expo, July 23, 2025
Blog Posts
- Employers Must Comply With Key Changes Made to the Requirements of the Illinois Workplace Transparency Act, Sep 15, 2025
- Federal Court Strikes Down Overtime Rule: What Employers Need to Know, Nov 26, 2024
- NLRB Continues Regulatory Ping Pong With New Proposed "Joint Employment" Standard, Sep 21, 2022
- Interpreting SCOTUS Precedent, Seventh Circuit Unanimously Rejects the EEOC's Claim That Wal-Mart's Light Duty Program Discriminated Against Pregnant Workers, Aug 22, 2022
- U.S. House Seeks Drastic Revision of Labor Law with Protect the Right to Organize Act of 2021, Apr 22, 2021
Events
- Hinshaw Partners to Lead Skilled Nursing Facilities Bootcamp at LeadingAge Illinois, Oct 21, 2025
- Hinshaw Attorneys Present at Firm-Sponsored LeadingAge Illinois 2025 Annual Meeting & Expo, Jul 21, 2025
- David Alfini, Aimee Delaney, and Adam Guetzow to Present at Senior Living Legal Horizons: Exploring Emerging Trends Event, Nov 19, 2024
- David Alfini, Aimee Delaney, and Adam Guetzow to Present at the Hinshaw-Sponsored 2024 LeadingAge Illinois Annual Meeting and Expo, July 30-31, 2024
- David Alfini, Aimee Delaney, and Adam Guetzow to Speak at the 2024 Illinois Homecare & Hospice Council Annual Conference, Apr 11, 2024
Hinshaw Alerts
Hinshaw Newsletters
- Labor & Employment Chronicle - Spring 2019 Edition, May 10, 2019
- Labor & Employment Newsletter - July 2018 Edition, Jul 26, 2018
- #MeToo? What Employers Need to Do, Nov 30, 2017
- Employment Practices Newsletter - June 2016 Edition, Jun 2, 2016
- Employment Practices Newsletter - February 2016 Edition, Feb 2, 2016
In The News
- Hinshaw's Aging Services Team Discusses Why Culturally Appropriate Care for LGBTQ+ Residents is Also a Smart Business Strategy, Apr 28, 2025
- Aimee Delaney Explores Challenges Confronting Nursing Homes in their Fight Against a CMS Staffing Mandate, Apr 30, 2024
- Aimee Delaney Discusses New Illinois Collective Bargaining Amendment in Chicago Tribune, Nov 22, 2022
- Aimee Delaney Discusses Impact Proposed Illinois Amendment 1 Would Have on Employers and Employees if Adopted by Voters, Nov 8, 2022
- Aimee Delaney Discusses Wage and Hour Policies to Watch, Jul 11, 2022
Insights for Employers Alerts
- Q&A: Chicago Employers Confront Significant New Mandatory Paid Leave Requirements Effective January 1, 2024, November 10, 2023 | Updated, November 13, 2023
- FAQs on New Chicago Ordinance Requiring Written Employment Contracts for Domestic Workers, Jan 13, 2022
- Frequently Asked Questions Employers Have About the New CDC COVID-19 Guidelines, May 18, 2021
- Why Employers Need to Pay Special Attention to the Protect the Right to Organize Act of 2021, Apr 22, 2021
- Federal Court in New York Strikes Down Key Provisions of DOL's FFCRA Final Rule, Aug 7, 2020
Press Releases
- Aimee Delaney Named to Attorney Intel's "25 Notable Attorneys of Illinois for 2023", May 11, 2023
- Hinshaw Partner Aimee Delaney Named to Second Annual Salute! Women in Law by Chicago Daily Law Bulletin & Chicago Lawyer, Jul 9, 2021
- Hinshaw Partners Aimee Delaney and Nicholas Legatos Recognized as Notable Gen X Leaders in Law by Crain’s Chicago Business, May 30, 2019
- Hinshaw & Culbertson Announces New Management Committee Roles, Mar 18, 2019
- Hinshaw Attorneys Present at 2018 LeadingAge Illinois Annual Meeting and Expo, Apr 25, 2018
Webinars
- Aimee Delaney Features in Chicago Bar Association Replay of Sexual Harassment Prevention CLE Webinar Series, Aug 11, 2025
- Trio of Hinshaw Attorneys Address Potential Employment and Liability Impacts of COVID-19 Vaccines in Senior Living Communities, Jan 13, 2021
- Hinshaw and LeadingAge Illinois to Present Virtual 2020 Illinois Home Care Services Bootcamp, Sep 16, 2020
- Hinshaw Attorneys to Present at LeadingAge HR Virtual Workshop, July 28 – 29, 2020
- Hinshaw Attorneys to Discuss Coronavirus in the Senior Living Workplace, Mar 25, 2020
Interests
Did you know...
Aimee is an adjunct professor at Loyola University Chicago School of Law and the daughter of long-time educators. Had she not chosen to become a lawyer, she likely would have pursued a teaching career.
Thought Leadership
Presentations
- Co-Presenter, "The Labor & Employment Law Year in Review," Hinshaw's 29th Annual Labor & Employment Seminar, Schaumburg, Illinois, October 9, 2025
- "State & Federal Legal Update," Home Care Association of America (HCAOA), Chicago, Illinois, August 20, 2025
- Co-Presenter, "Sexual Harassment Prevention Training," Replay of Sexual Harassment Prevention CLE Webinar Series, Chicago Bar Association, August 11, 2025
- Co-Presenter, "Labor & Employment Update: What Every Senior Living Employer Needs to Know," LeadingAge Illinois Annual Meeting & Expo, July 23, 2025
- Co-Presenter, "Mental Health and the Workplace: An Employer’s Guide to Compliance," LeadingAge Illinois Annual Meeting & Expo, July 23, 2025
Blog Posts
- Employers Must Comply With Key Changes Made to the Requirements of the Illinois Workplace Transparency Act, Sep 15, 2025
- Federal Court Strikes Down Overtime Rule: What Employers Need to Know, Nov 26, 2024
- NLRB Continues Regulatory Ping Pong With New Proposed "Joint Employment" Standard, Sep 21, 2022
- Interpreting SCOTUS Precedent, Seventh Circuit Unanimously Rejects the EEOC's Claim That Wal-Mart's Light Duty Program Discriminated Against Pregnant Workers, Aug 22, 2022
- U.S. House Seeks Drastic Revision of Labor Law with Protect the Right to Organize Act of 2021, Apr 22, 2021
Events
- Hinshaw Partners to Lead Skilled Nursing Facilities Bootcamp at LeadingAge Illinois, Oct 21, 2025
- Hinshaw Attorneys Present at Firm-Sponsored LeadingAge Illinois 2025 Annual Meeting & Expo, Jul 21, 2025
- David Alfini, Aimee Delaney, and Adam Guetzow to Present at Senior Living Legal Horizons: Exploring Emerging Trends Event, Nov 19, 2024
- David Alfini, Aimee Delaney, and Adam Guetzow to Present at the Hinshaw-Sponsored 2024 LeadingAge Illinois Annual Meeting and Expo, July 30-31, 2024
- David Alfini, Aimee Delaney, and Adam Guetzow to Speak at the 2024 Illinois Homecare & Hospice Council Annual Conference, Apr 11, 2024
Hinshaw Alerts
Hinshaw Newsletters
- Labor & Employment Chronicle - Spring 2019 Edition, May 10, 2019
- Labor & Employment Newsletter - July 2018 Edition, Jul 26, 2018
- #MeToo? What Employers Need to Do, Nov 30, 2017
- Employment Practices Newsletter - June 2016 Edition, Jun 2, 2016
- Employment Practices Newsletter - February 2016 Edition, Feb 2, 2016
In The News
- Hinshaw's Aging Services Team Discusses Why Culturally Appropriate Care for LGBTQ+ Residents is Also a Smart Business Strategy, Apr 28, 2025
- Aimee Delaney Explores Challenges Confronting Nursing Homes in their Fight Against a CMS Staffing Mandate, Apr 30, 2024
- Aimee Delaney Discusses New Illinois Collective Bargaining Amendment in Chicago Tribune, Nov 22, 2022
- Aimee Delaney Discusses Impact Proposed Illinois Amendment 1 Would Have on Employers and Employees if Adopted by Voters, Nov 8, 2022
- Aimee Delaney Discusses Wage and Hour Policies to Watch, Jul 11, 2022
Insights for Employers Alerts
- Q&A: Chicago Employers Confront Significant New Mandatory Paid Leave Requirements Effective January 1, 2024, November 10, 2023 | Updated, November 13, 2023
- FAQs on New Chicago Ordinance Requiring Written Employment Contracts for Domestic Workers, Jan 13, 2022
- Frequently Asked Questions Employers Have About the New CDC COVID-19 Guidelines, May 18, 2021
- Why Employers Need to Pay Special Attention to the Protect the Right to Organize Act of 2021, Apr 22, 2021
- Federal Court in New York Strikes Down Key Provisions of DOL's FFCRA Final Rule, Aug 7, 2020
Press Releases
- Aimee Delaney Named to Attorney Intel's "25 Notable Attorneys of Illinois for 2023", May 11, 2023
- Hinshaw Partner Aimee Delaney Named to Second Annual Salute! Women in Law by Chicago Daily Law Bulletin & Chicago Lawyer, Jul 9, 2021
- Hinshaw Partners Aimee Delaney and Nicholas Legatos Recognized as Notable Gen X Leaders in Law by Crain’s Chicago Business, May 30, 2019
- Hinshaw & Culbertson Announces New Management Committee Roles, Mar 18, 2019
- Hinshaw Attorneys Present at 2018 LeadingAge Illinois Annual Meeting and Expo, Apr 25, 2018
Webinars
- Aimee Delaney Features in Chicago Bar Association Replay of Sexual Harassment Prevention CLE Webinar Series, Aug 11, 2025
- Trio of Hinshaw Attorneys Address Potential Employment and Liability Impacts of COVID-19 Vaccines in Senior Living Communities, Jan 13, 2021
- Hinshaw and LeadingAge Illinois to Present Virtual 2020 Illinois Home Care Services Bootcamp, Sep 16, 2020
- Hinshaw Attorneys to Present at LeadingAge HR Virtual Workshop, July 28 – 29, 2020
- Hinshaw Attorneys to Discuss Coronavirus in the Senior Living Workplace, Mar 25, 2020
Aimee's Insights
Employment Law Observer
Sep 15, 2025
Employment Law Observer
Sep 15, 2025
Employment Law Observer
Nov 26, 2024
Federal Court Strikes Down Overtime Rule: What Employers Need to Know
Insights for Employers Alert
November 10, 2023 | Updated, November 13, 2023
