Levenfeld Pearlstein Expands Employment & Executive Compensation Practice Group with Addition of Experienced Partner Ben Johnson
Chicago, IL – November 5, 2025 — Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC (LP) is pleased to announce that Ben Johnson has joined the firm as a partner in its Employment & Executive Compensation Practice Group.
Ben is a trusted advisor to growing businesses and their leaders on a wide range of employment issues. Drawing on years of experience as an employment litigator in all manner of disputes, Ben focuses on assisting employers with proactive compliance, risk assessment and mitigation, and counseling on best practices when navigating tricky employment situations.
“Ben brings clarity, responsiveness, and practical solutions that help employers deftly navigate the rapidly changing employment landscape,” said Laura Friedel, Partner in and Leader of the Employment & Executive Compensation Practice Group.
In addition to representing employers across a wide range of industries, Ben has deep knowledge and experience with the nuances of regulated industries, including cannabis and alcoholic beverages. By combining his vast knowledge of employment law with his hands-on industry knowledge, he helps clients identify and navigate interrelated legal issues, including corporate and transactional, intellectual property, regulatory, environmental, labor and employment, and workplace safety.
“I am thirlled to join a firm that delivers an exceptional client experience with a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach that also protects clients’ business interests,” said Ben.
Ben earned his J.D., cum laude, from DePaul University College of Law and his B.S., cum laude, from the University of Illinois. Before joining LP, Ben was a partner at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP.
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About Levenfeld Pearlstein LLC: Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC provides legal and business counsel to sophisticated clients across a broad range of corporate, tax, real estate, estate planning, and litigation matters. LP works with clients to understand the full impact of the law on their businesses and proactively addresses their legal issues so that they can quickly return to doing what they do best. While the firm possesses the resources and depth necessary to manage the most complex matters as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible, it truly differentiates itself through its commitment to “The LP Way” – the firm’s model for creating an exceptional client experience. Visit our website at www.lplegal.com and follow us on LinkedIn at @levenfeld-pearlstein.