Ami N. Wynne
Ami N. Wynne is a seasoned litigator and trusted adviser to companies and their boards of directors in their most sensitive and complex employment matters. She represents employers and boards in high-profile, complex employment litigation, conducts internal investigations, and regularly advises on strategic human resources issues.
Ami is frequently engaged to lead internal investigations of high-reputational-risk claims involving sexual harassment, discrimination, and conflicts of interest. She has led numerous investigations on behalf of organizations of all sizes, from Fortune 500 to startups, in a wide variety of industries. In this work, Ami works closely with boards of directors, special committees, and executive leadership to strategically assess potential reputational impacts arising out of the situation and develop internal and external communication plans.
In addition to her investigations work, Ami regularly litigates individual and class action cases involving discrimination and retaliation claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 1981, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and various other employment statutes. She also handles cases centered on compensation disputes, including breach of contract and complex commission and compensation plan arrangements. Whether the situation involves a prefiling demand or is already before a court, arbitrator, or administrative agency, Ami brings a practical and business-oriented approach that is focused on the client’s objectives and goals.
Ami counsels employers with respect to their most important human resources initiatives, including matters involving organizational culture, complex performance management situations, reductions in force, and numerous other employment-related matters. Companies of all sizes turn to Ami to advise on matters related to hiring and separating executives and other key leaders. She provides creative advice when developing strategies for negotiating and drafting employment and separation agreements. Just as in her litigation matters, Ami works closely with clients to understand their goals and assess the risks associated with their employment decisions.
Ami currently serves as the Managing Partner of the firm’s Chicago office and co-leads the firm’s Organizational Culture Team. Ami has always been active in the Chicago community. She currently serves as the Vice Chair of the Board of Legal Aid Chicago and is a long-time member of the board of Lawyers Lend-A-Hand to Youth. She is a Leadership Greater Chicago Fellow and current member of the Economic Club of Chicago.
Prior to joining Morgan Lewis, Ami was a partner and a global practice leader at another global law firm.
