Overview

Stephanie Mills-Gallan is the co-leader of the firm’s Paid Leave practice subgroup and one of the core members of the firm’s Leave of Absence and Disability Accommodation practice group. She provides national and multistate compliance advice to employers of all types and sizes regarding disability accommodation and time off from work, including paid sick and safe time, paid family and medical leave, vacation/PTO, and other leaves of absence. Stephanie helps clients stay current and compliant with an ever-changing legal landscape by drafting and auditing employee policies and procedures.

Prior to joining Littler, Stephanie worked as an associate at a national firm where she represented a number of businesses, hospitals, and healthcare corporations involved in complex litigation, including areas of employment law, contract disputes, and products liability. Her experience extends from pre-litigation counseling through trial. 

Professional & Community Affiliations

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

Women’s Bar Association of Illinois

Member

National Association of Women Lawyers

Member

Journal of Science & Technology Law, Boston University School of Law

2011-2012

Recognition

Named, Ones to Watch

The Best Lawyers in America®

2025

Dean's Scholar

Boston University School of Law

2010-2013

Dean's Award for Constitutional Law

Boston University School of Law

2011

Dean's Award for Evidence

Boston University School of Law

2011

Paul J. Liacos Distinguished Scholar

Boston University School of Law

2011-2012

Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society

University of Notre Dame

Sigma Delta Pi National Hispanic Honors Society

University of Notre Dame

Dean's List

University of Notre Dame

2006-2010

Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program McGrath Scholars Award

research grant to study in Spain

University of Notre Dame

2009

News, Analysis & Press

What COVID-19 Leave Is Left?

Insight

March 7, 2023

From Carbon Copies to Filing Formats, What Lawyers Need to Know

Chicago Daily Law Bulletin

December 26, 2018

Speaking Engagements

12th Annual Brewers Briefing

Milwaukee, WI

July 31, 2024

Tales from the Trenches: Hidden Legal Risks in Paid Leave Compliance

Littler Executive Employer Conference, Phoenix, AZ

May 8, 2024

Who Wants to be a Paid Sick Leave SME?

Littler Executive Employer Conference, Phoenix, AZ

May 11, 2023

Illinois' New Paid Leave Law: What You Need to Know

NFIB Illinois Webinar

March 2, 2023

10th Annual Brewers Briefing Labor & Employment Law Conference

Milwaukee, WI

July 27, 2022

Can I Get Off at the Next Stop? Unbuckling Mandated Paid Sick Leave from Your PTO Policy

2022 Disability Management Employer Coalition (DMEC) FMLA/ADA Employer Compliance Conference, Los Angeles, CA

March 2022

Wage and Hour & Paid Leave Changes in 2021

International Franchise Association Virtual Annual Convention 2021

February 17, 2021

Conquering the Challenges of Family Medical and Sick Leave Obligations in the Time of COVID-19

Littler’s Upper Midwest Employer Conference

November 11, 2020

Breaking Up is Hard to Do: Managing Challenges that Arise When the Employment Relationship Ends

2019 Illinois SHRM Conference, Oak Brook, IL

September 23, 2019

Chicago and Cook County, Illinois Paid Sick Leave Ordinances Take Effect

August 15, 2017

Education

  • J.D., Boston University School of Law, 2013magna cum laude
  • B.A., University of Notre Dame, 2010magna cum laude

Bar Admission

Wisconsin
Illinois

Courts

  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
  • U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan