Get to Know Phil!

Philip H. Gerner III counsels and represents school districts and community colleges on labor and employment matters, including collective bargaining, teacher evaluations and dismissals, employee discipline, grievance arbitration, and proceedings before the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board, Illinois Department of Human Rights, and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. He has handled labor arbitrations, unfair labor practice hearings, and appellate court cases involving key issues for educational employers. Phil is known for guiding clients through complex labor and personnel matters, offering practical solutions, and developing negotiation strategies that achieve board objectives.

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