John P. Madden
John P. Madden is a principal and founding member of O’Malley & Madden, P.C., specializing in employment law, civil and commercial litigation, and appellate law. He has extensive trial experience in state and federal courts, as well as administrative agencies, handling cases involving discrimination, harassment, whistleblower retaliation, and wrongful discharge.
Mr. Madden also focuses on business torts and contract disputes, arguing precedent-setting cases before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, the Illinois Supreme Court, and the Illinois Appellate Court. A frequent seminar speaker, he advises individuals and small businesses on workplace issues, employment contracts, compliance, and risk mitigation.
Education
DePaul University College of Law, J.D., 1997
Presidential Scholarship
University of Dayton, B.A. in Philosophy and English, Cum Laude, 1993
Bar Admissions
Illinois Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana
Recognitions & Accolades
Illinois Super Lawyers®, Employment & Labor, 2019-2025
Leading Lawyers, Employment Law, Civil Rights, Civil Appellate Law, 2016-2025
Chair: Chicago Bar Association Labor & Employment Law Committee, 2011-2012
Amicus Advisory Committee, National Employment Lawyers Association
ABA Employee Rights & Responsibilities Committee, Employee Co-Chair State Law Developments Subcommittee
Professional Affiliations