Overview
As a former Human Resources supervisor, Peter understands the challenges his clients face, including being on the receiving end of a lawsuit brought on by a former employee. What he remembers of the experience is the assurance he felt when working with his employment lawyer to resolve the matter. Today he strives to give his own clients the same comfort and confidence of knowing that everything is under control, and that he will do whatever is necessary to represent their interests.
Peter defends employers against claims of discrimination and retaliation under the state and federal laws, including the ADA, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA, IHRA, and Title VII. He represents clients in all phases of state, federal and administrative agency litigation and government hearings. He works with employers of all sizes in many different industries, including security, construction, health care, and nonprofit. Peter is also a prolific writer and speaker on labor and employment topics. He serves as Associate Editor of the Kane County Bar Briefs Magazine.
Outside the office Peter’s three young children keep him busy, and do their best to keep him humble.
Experience
Membership & Involvement
Member: Illinois State Bar Association; Wisconsin State Bar Association; Kane County Bar Association; Elgin Area Chamber
Honors
- Selected to the Illinois Super Lawyers "Rising Stars" list: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Resources & Insights
Alerts
Speaking Engagements
Published Works
Blog Posts
Education on Demand
Amundsen Davis attorneys Peter E. Hansen and Laurie E. Meyer discuss recent changes to, and a comparison of, Illinois and Wisconsin employment laws, along with recent developments in Federal employment laws in 2023.
COVID-19 Webinar Series: The Latest Local, State and Federal Mandates Impacting the Workplace
Firm News
- Amundsen Davis Attorneys Included in the 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars ListAmundsen Davis Attorneys Included in the 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars List
Amundsen Davis is proud to announce the inclusion of 28 attorneys on the 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers® and 2024 Illinois Rising StarsSM lists.
- Amundsen Davis Promotes Three Attorneys to PartnerAmundsen Davis Promotes Three Attorneys to Partner
Congratulations to Amundsen Davis's three new partners!
- Amundsen Davis Attorneys Included in the 2023 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars ListAmundsen Davis Attorneys Included in the 2023 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars List
Amundsen Davis is pleased to announce the inclusion of 24 attorneys on the 2023 Illinois Super Lawyers® and 2022 Illinois Rising StarsSM lists!
- Employment Law UpdateEmployment Law Update
Join Peter Hansen and Maggie Miles to learn about changes to the Illinois Personnel Record Review Act, pay transparency amendments to the Equal Pay Act and other legal developments on the horizon.
Services
- Employee Benefits, Executive Compensation & Tax
- Employment Advice & Counsel
- Employment Litigation
- Equal Pay Compliance
- Government Regulation, Audit & Compliance
- Labor, Employment & Immigration
- Mandatory Training
- Staffing Agency, Independent Contractor & Contingent Workforce
- Unfair Competition Counseling & Litigation
- Vaccine Mandates in the Workplace
- Wage & Hour
- Workplace Investigations
Education
Marquette University Law School, J.D., 2011
Northern Illinois University, B.A., 2006, magna cum laude
Admissions
- Illinois
- Iowa
- Wisconsin