Emily J. Schlecte

Income Member

Emily focuses her practice in workers’ compensation and general liability claims. Emily earned her Juris Doctorate from The John Marshall Law School. Prior to joining Downey & Lenkov, Emily gained significant experience in workers’ compensation with another Chicago firm, where she handled all aspects of litigation. In her free time, Emily enjoys golfing and is a competitive rower with the Lincoln Park Boat Club.

DID YOU KNOW: I was part of a competitive precision figure skating team.

  • Education:

    • J.D., The John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Illinois, 2015
    • M.B.A., Roosevelt University, Chicago, Illinois, 2012
    • B.S., Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 2005
  • Professional Memberships & Associations:

    • Chicago Bar Association
    • Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Association
  • Seminars & Presentations:

    • “Illinois Workers’ Compensation – Back to Basics: Extended”, Downey & Lenkov Clients, November 2023
    • “Illinois Workers’ Compensation – Back to Basics”, Downey & Lenkov Clients, May 2023
    • “Appeals Procedures,” National Business Institute, June 2021
    • “How To Get A Zero,” Downey & Lenkov Clients, July 2020
    • “2018 Review,” Downey & Lenkov Clients, December 2018
    • “Settlement Strategies”, Downey & Lenkov Clients, May 2018
  • Articles & Publications:

    • “Breaking Up Fight Not Compensable,” Downey & Lenkov Workers’ Compensation Newsletter, June 2021
    • “Reasonable Skepticism Enough to Refuse Benefits,” Downey & Lenkov Illinois Workers’ Compensation Newsletter, November 2020
    • “Non-Compliance with Vocational Rehabilitation Justifies Benefits Termination,” Downey & Lenkov Illinois Workers’ Compensation Newsletter, June 2020
    • “Benefits Denied for Petitioner Injured While Walking to Work,” Downey & Lenkov Illinois Workers’ Compensation Newsletter, December 2019
    • “Lunchtime Game Injury Not Compensable,” Downey & Lenkov Illinois Workers’ Compensation Newsletter, June 2019
    • “Compensability Lurks Beneath the Snow,“ Downey & Lenkov Illinois Workers’ Compensation Newsletter, February 2019
    • “Excessive Typing Doesn’t Cause Carpal Tunnel Syndrome,” Downey & Lenkov Illinois Workers’ Compensation Newsletter, October 2018
    • “Legislative Update,” Downey & Lenkov Illinois Workers’ Compensation Newsletter, August 2018
    • “Can’t Hide From Full-Time,” Downey & Lenkov Illinois Workers’ Compensation Newsletter, July 2018
    • “Employee’s Home Office Set-Up Does Not Place Petitioner at Increased Risk,” Downey & Lenkov Illinois Workers’ Compensation Newsletter, July 2018
    • “Don’t Get Aggravated by Aggravation Claims,” Downey & Lenkov Illinois Workers’ Compensation Newsletter, March 2018
    • “Concurrent Wages?” Downey & Lenkov Illinois Workers’ Compensation Newsletter, December 2017

Chicago, Illinois 312-377-1501 | Crown Point, Indiana 219-488-2590
Indianapolis, Indiana 219-488-2590 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin 414-758-3367

Chicago, Illinois

312-377-1501


Crown Point, Indiana

219-488-2590


Indianapolis, Indiana

219-488-2590


Milwaukee, Wisconsin

414-758-3367