Bryan Johnson

Of Counsel
“Employment law is where people, business, and strategy meet, and that’s where I thrive, helping leaders make smart, sound decisions in challenging moments.”

Bryan Johnson advises management across industries—including hospitality, technology, aviation, and real estate—on a wide range of matters. He represents clients in disputes involving contracts, fiduciary duties, trade secrets, discrimination, and partnerships, and is known for his steady courtroom presence. Outside of litigation, Bryan counsels on employment agreements, restrictive covenants, severance agreements, and executive compensation, delivering practical guidance that protects business priorities and mitigates risk.

In addition to his role as Of Counsel at the firm, Bryan serves as Chief Legal Officer of FlyHouse, a trailblazer in private aircraft management. As CLO, he leads the company’s in-house legal department, overseeing all legal and regulatory matters—including mergers and acquisitions, aviation compliance, IP protection, employment issues, and dispute resolution—while helping guide FlyHouse through its next chapter of growth.

Bryan is active in professional and community circles. He has sat on the Chicago Bar Association’s Judicial Evaluation Committee and previously chaired its Commercial Litigation Committee. He also volunteers his time to the Ronald McDonald House Charities, he served for several years on the Board of Directors of the Friends of the Montessori Academy of Chicago, and provides pro bono representation in support of tenants’ rights and local nonprofit initiatives.

Associated Practice Areas

Labor & Employment

Credentials

Bar & Court Admissions
  • Illinois
  • Wisconsin
  • Supreme Court of Illinois
  • Supreme Court of Wisconsin
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth and Seventh Circuits
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern and Central Districts of Illinois
  • U.S. District Court for the Western and Eastern Districts of Wisconsin
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan
Professional Affiliations
  • Chicago Bar Association, Judicial  Evaluation Committee (Former Legislative Liaison and Chair of Commercial Litigation Committee)

Community Involvement

  • Ronald McDonald House Charities
Education
  • DePaul University College of Law, J.D.
  • Truman State University, B.S.

Recognition

  • Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine (2021-2025)
  • Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers, (2015-2019)
  • Illinois “Emerging Lawyer,” The Leading Lawyers Network

Insights & News

Headlines / January 21, 2025

Congratulations, Bryan!

Headlines / January 21, 2025

Congratulations, Bryan Johnson, a Chicago-Area Super Lawyer

SuperLawyer

Media Mentions / July 28, 2023

Workers Sue Elon Musk’s X for Severance Pay

SHRM

Media Mentions / June 28, 2023

Pregnancy Bias Law Now Enforceable Despite Lack of EEOC Guidance

Bloomberg Law

Articles / May 26, 2022

What’s on the horizon for cannabis-related businesses?

Marijuana Venture

Articles / February 8, 2022

Preparing for an Audit After PPP Loans

Risk Management

Media Mentions / February 3, 2022

Feds make PPP expenses deductible for some businesses, but will California follow?

San Francisco Business

Bryan Johnson

Of Counsel
Chicago
+1 312-638-5671
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“Employment law is where people, business, and strategy meet, and that’s where I thrive, helping leaders make smart, sound decisions in challenging moments.”

Overview

Bryan Johnson advises management across industries—including hospitality, technology, aviation, and real estate—on a wide range of matters. He represents clients in disputes involving contracts, fiduciary duties, trade secrets, discrimination, and partnerships, and is known for his steady courtroom presence. Outside of litigation, Bryan counsels on employment agreements, restrictive covenants, severance agreements, and executive compensation, delivering practical guidance that protects business priorities and mitigates risk.

In addition to his role as Of Counsel at the firm, Bryan serves as Chief Legal Officer of FlyHouse, a trailblazer in private aircraft management. As CLO, he leads the company’s in-house legal department, overseeing all legal and regulatory matters—including mergers and acquisitions, aviation compliance, IP protection, employment issues, and dispute resolution—while helping guide FlyHouse through its next chapter of growth.

Bryan is active in professional and community circles. He has sat on the Chicago Bar Association’s Judicial Evaluation Committee and previously chaired its Commercial Litigation Committee. He also volunteers his time to the Ronald McDonald House Charities, he served for several years on the Board of Directors of the Friends of the Montessori Academy of Chicago, and provides pro bono representation in support of tenants’ rights and local nonprofit initiatives.

Associated Practice Areas

Labor & Employment

Credentials

Bar & Court Admissions
  • Illinois
  • Wisconsin
  • Supreme Court of Illinois
  • Supreme Court of Wisconsin
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth and Seventh Circuits
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern and Central Districts of Illinois
  • U.S. District Court for the Western and Eastern Districts of Wisconsin
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan
Professional Affiliations
  • Chicago Bar Association, Judicial  Evaluation Committee (Former Legislative Liaison and Chair of Commercial Litigation Committee)
Community Involvement
  • Ronald McDonald House Charities
Education
  • DePaul University College of Law, J.D.
  • Truman State University, B.S.

Recognition

  • Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine (2021-2025)
  • Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers, (2015-2019)
  • Illinois “Emerging Lawyer,” The Leading Lawyers Network