Chiquita believes the workplace should be a safe, welcoming environment and she’s dedicated her life’s work to ensuring minorities are seen, heard and respected from the backroom to the boardroom. As an expert in diversity, equity and inclusion, Chiquita has nearly a decade of experience on the plaintiff side of the law. Now, she brings that unique perspective and her signature F.R.E.E. framework to employers who deeply desire to recruit and retain diverse talent and avoid litigation.

It’s no wonder she was named the first Black President of the National Employment Lawyers Association of Illinois. In addition to her years fighting for workers’ rights, she’s an adjunct law professor with a certificate in Diversity and Inclusion from Cornell University. While she’s relentless about advancing more equitable and diverse workplace conditions, she’s also proud of running a successful law firm for 8 years and becoming a licensed attorney. If you’re an association, organization, or law firm looking for an experienced attorney who can ensure your workplace is equitable and welcoming to all (and nearly bulletproof to discrimination lawsuits), you can rely on Chiquita.