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UPDATE 4 SPOTS LEFT! ??FREE BUSINESS LEGAL RESOURCE?? Grab a coffee, ask your legal questions, and connect! ???March 19 | 9:30 AM ?? Lisle, IL Thinking about starting a business? Already running a small business and have questions? Let’s chat! Join us for a?casual, friendly gathering?where you can: ??Enjoy free coffee & snacks ???Get answers to your business legal questions—no jargon, just real talk ???Meet and connect with other small business owners & entrepreneurs ???Hosted by Samantha Martin, Lead Counsel Verified Business Attorney and Member of the Business Advisory Board for the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (IICLE). Samantha is passionate about helping new and small business owners navigate the legal side of things—without the stress. Come as you are, bring your questions, and leave with confidence! ???RSVP now:?[email protected]

???? Breaking Barriers in Law—Then & Now ???? Arabella Mansfield made history in 1869 as the first woman admitted to practice law in the U.S., paving the way for generations of women in the legal profession. Her legacy of resilience and progress lives on today—especially at SpyratosDavis LLC, where 6 out of 10 attorneys are women, including trailblazers making an impact beyond the courtroom: ? Kimberly A. Davis – Founding Partner, active in the legal community, leading with strength and vision. ? Andrea Collins – President of the DuPage Area Women Lawyers (DAWL), advocating for women in the field. @DAWLAWYERS ? Samantha Martin - Founder of The FEMISH Organization, inspired by her experience as a woman in law. @THEFEMISHORG Women like Arabella Mansfield opened the door—we’re holding it open for even more. ?? #WomensHistoryMonth #WomenInLaw #BreakingBarriers #SpyratosDavisLLC

?? Know Your Rights: NDAs in Illinois ?? Not all Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) are enforceable! ?? In Illinois, employers cannot use NDAs to: ? Cover up sexual harassment, discrimination, or retaliation (Workplace Transparency Act). ? Silence whistleblowers from reporting illegal activity. ? Prevent employees from discussing wages or workplace conditions. ? NDAs must have reasonable geographic & time limits if they cover general confidential info (not trade secrets). This Women's History Month, we're highlighting @LiftOurVoices, a nonprofit founded by @GretchenCarlson and @JulieRoginsky, dedicated to ending silencing mechanisms in the workplace. They’ve been instrumental in passing federal laws like the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act and the Speak Out Act, empowering survivors to share their stories without fear. Resources available at LiftOurVoices.org: Survivors Resources: Find legal assistance, mental health services, and support networks. State-by-State NDA Laws: Understand your rights based on your location. Twelve-Point Plan: A guide for those experiencing workplace misconduct. Empower yourself with knowledge and stand up against workplace injustice. Visit LiftOurVoices.org to learn more. #WorkplaceRights #WomensHistoryMonth #LiftOurVoices #NDAs #KnowYourRights #LegalTips #EmployeeRights #Herstory #BusinessResources #LOV #GenderDiscrimination #WorkplaceDiscrimination #WorkplaceCulture

?? Illinois Employers & Employees – Know Your Rights! ?? If you've signed an employment contract, you’ve likely seen one (or more) of these: ?? Non-Compete – Limits where an employee can work after leaving a job. ?? Non-Solicitation – Stops employees from poaching clients, vendors, or team members. ?? Non-Disclosure (NDA) – Keeps confidential info under wraps. ?? Illinois has restrictions on who these agreements can apply to! Not all employees can be bound by a non-compete or non-solicitation agreement under state law. If you’re a business owner or employee, it’s important to ensure these contracts are valid and enforceable. ?? Need to review your agreements for compliance? We’ve got you! ?? Reach out today. #LegalTips #BusinessLaw #EmploymentContracts #IllinoisLaw #KnowYourRights #BusinessTips #NDA #Noncompete #Nonsolicitation #SpyratosDavis #BusinessOwner #ChicagoBusinessOwner #ChicagoSuburbs

?? Did you know? After the Civil War, formerly enslaved Black Americans were promised land to build new lives—but that promise was broken. In 1865, Union General William T. Sherman issued Special Field Order No. 15, setting aside land for freed Black families. This was the origin of the phrase "40 acres and a mule." But just months later, President Andrew Johnson reversed the order, returning the land to former Confederate owners. ?? The fight for reparations and racial justice continues today. Swipe through for a quick history lesson. #BlackHistoryMonth #40AcresAndAMule #Reparations #RacialJustice #KnowYourHistory #BlackHistory #LegalHistory

This is for you if you have a business idea that you’ve always thought about but never pursued. Join in on our FREE Business Brainstorming session run by our resident business law attorney, Samantha Martin. It’s 2025! Let’s talk about that business idea you’ve been putting off! ??Where: SpyratosDavis LLC, Lisle Office ???When: March 12, can do morning with some coffee and bagels, or over the lunch hour, with lunch provided. ?Why: You bring your business ideas and together we run through what it would take to start the business and create a plan. Samantha will present on some topics to give some insight, followed by Q&A and talk with each other, a group supporting one another in pursuing their ideas. There is room for 5-6 people, if there is large interest this will be a repeated free offering from the law firm, and we can utilize our Chicago office as well for the meetings. To sign up, reach out here: [email protected] and note if you prefer a breakfast or lunch session. And if you cannot make this one, but would be interested in our next session, send a DM or email ([email protected]) and note time preference (morning/lunch) and location (Lisle/Chicago). #businessplanning #businesslaw #startupbusiness #businessideas #chicagobusiness #businesssupport #businessmotivation #communityorganization #legalresource #businessresource #spyratosdavis

Racially Restrictive Housing Covenants ?? Scroll through to see how laws were ignored and side-stepped by housing covenants and property owners to informally continue segregation. In Shelley v. Kraemer (1948), the Supreme Court ruled that courts couldn’t enforce racially restrictive housing covenants—but that didn’t stop segregation. Many neighborhoods continued using these covenants informally, and banks, realtors, and local governments found new ways to keep Black families out. It wasn’t until the Fair Housing Act of 1968, twenty years later, that racial discrimination in housing was officially outlawed, though not erased. Today, the effects of these policies still linger in homeownership disparities and wealth inequality. IIf you or someone you know has faced housing discrimination, you can report it to the Illinois Department of Human Rights or HUD. Visit https://buff.ly/2KrXrCu to learn more about your rights. #blackhistorymonth #legalhistory #discriminationlaws #legaleducation #legalrights #knowyourrights #housingdiscrimination #housinginequality