By: Tracey L. Schroeder
In 2025, WBAI Past President and HSPRD Shareholder Deane B. Brown celebrates her sixteenth appearance on the Top 50 Illinois Women Super Lawyers list. This year also marks her thirteenth consecutive selection as a Top 100 Illinois Super Lawyer, a recognition bestowed by her peers.
With nearly 35 years of legal experience, Deane has built an esteemed reputation within Chicago’s legal community. She is widely recognized for her skilled representation of executives and high-level employees in all facets of employment law, including severance negotiations, employment discrimination claims, non-compete disputes, and executive employment agreements.
Deane exemplifies HSPRD’s commitment to delivering world-class legal representation. Her strategic and relentless advocacy, combined with her dedication to achieving successful outcomes for her clients, has earned her the admiration and respect of her peers. Congratulations to Deane!
This article was originally published in the WBAI Winter 2025 Newsletter on page 22.