Daniel O. Canales

advises, litigates and negotiates on behalf of companies in labor, employment, commercial and other civil-related matters in state and federal courts and agencies throughout the United States, and in arbitration and ADR venues. He also conducts HR training, investigations and audits, and handles contract, non-compete and due diligence matters.

Mr. Canales’ clients range from small businesses to large multinational conglomerates, primarily in the healthcare, manufacturing, distribution, construction, and retail industries. He was previously a senior consultant in the Human Capital practice of Deloitte, where he advised and negotiated on behalf of companies on HR issues.

Mr. Canales is a graduate of Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 2008) and Northwestern University (B.A., 2001).

Resume

Experience

•Duane Morris LLP
- Partner, 2019-present

•Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart PC
- Shareholder, 2017-2019
- Associate, 2008-2016
- Summer Associate, 2007

•Deloitte
- Senior Consultant, 2001-2005

Honors and Awards

•Listed in Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2013-2019

Publications and Speaking Engagements

Selected Publications

•Co-author, Illinois Publishes Model Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Program to Help Employers Meet Deadline, Duane Morris Alert, May 1, 2020
•Co-author, Illinois Employers: 10 New Employment Laws You Need to Know for 2020 and Beyond, Duane Morris Alert, January 28, 2020
• Duane Morris Welcomes Employment Partner Daniel O. Canales in Chicago, Duane Morris Announcement, September 17, 2019

• City of Chicago Increases Minimum Wage, Ogletree Deakins Insights, 2015

Selected Speaking Engagements

• Ethics in Settlement Discussions, Collective Bargaining, and Other Negotiations, Ogletree Deakins Workplace Strategies, Las Vegas, 2019

• Making the Tough Call: Real World Ethical Dilemmas for In-House Counsel, Association of Corporate Counsel, Chicago, 2017

• 2016 Employment Law Update: What Illinois Employers Need to Know, Ogletree Deakins Briefing, Chicago, 2016