Chris DeGroff

Trial Attorney and Strategic Litigation Partner; Co-Chair Complex Discrimination Litigation Practice Group

[Seyfarth @seyfarthshawLLP]

The EEOC just saw one of its most dramatic years of change, and Seyfarth’s EEOC‑Initiated Litigation: 2026 Edition breaks down what that means for employers.

Download your copy here: https://t.co/hbUW4mwct9

[Chris DeGroff @DeGroffChrisJ]

Grateful to be part of @StreetLawInc’s 2025 Gala. Such an inspiring and energizing night - congrats to all of this year’s recipients (and many thanks for my @seyfarthshawLLP colleagues for joining as well!)

[Seyfarth @seyfarthshawLLP]

Seyfarth’s #EEOC Year-End analysis received extensive media coverage, citing both Chris DeGroff and Andrew Scroggins. Additionally, the Seyfarth attorneys co-authored an article in Law360. Samantha Brooks, James Nasiri and Ridhima Bhalla aided in research.
https://t.co/QfFo1R1Nlm

[Seyfarth @seyfarthshawLLP]

Seyfarth Releases Annual #EEOC #Litigation Report forecasting 2023 as year of even greater change at the EEOC with political shift.
https://t.co/N8xPZxIOmx

[Seyfarth @seyfarthshawLLP]

Seyfarth named “Practice Group of the Year” in #Employment Law for the 10th time by @Law360!
https://t.co/EvH7hdua6o

[Chris DeGroff @DeGroffChrisJ]

A must-read for employers encountering EEOC investigations/enforcement: our A→Z on agency action: EEOC-Initiated Litigation. See our picks for the top five most intriguing cases for last year, including a link to the our EEOC-Initiated Litigation book: https://t.co/KrqOJAJh7Y

[Chris DeGroff @DeGroffChrisJ]

After a relatively quiet 2020, this year it appears the EEOC is starting to shake off that sluggishness, and has stirred back to life.
Here is Seyfarth's FY2021 EEOC recap: https://t.co/muONGOHL3i

[Chris DeGroff @DeGroffChrisJ]

#EEOC Roundup: here is a link to Seyfarth's A->Z on EEOC enforcement priorities and case summaries for the past year. We hope you find it a useful reference: https://t.co/ZldcWLn5es

[Chris DeGroff @DeGroffChrisJ]

A Wild Ride: the #EEOC's reactions to the whirlwind of events will shape its enforcement efforts for years to come. A preview of the 2021 Edition of our year in review, and top 5 most intriguing developments for this agency, can be found here: https://t.co/rlVElr6Qrx

[Chris DeGroff @DeGroffChrisJ]

What's In A Name...? #EEOC Publishes an A->Z On What It Calls "Systemic Discrimination" - Read Here For The Details: https://t.co/IGfpVxLyVw

[Gerald L. Maatman, Jr. @g_maatman]

In our latest video blog series on the 2021 Workplace Class Action Report, here is our analysis for employers on how and why “change” in complex employment litigation is the new normal
https://t.co/bU7mcYVcjx via YouTube https://t.co/VOMVDfbL4j

[Chris DeGroff @DeGroffChrisJ]

Another big move for the #EEOC: A New Rule requiring far more transparency in pre-suit settlement discussions. Read more here: https://t.co/OBkcFQZDOi

[Chris DeGroff @DeGroffChrisJ]

Today the #EEOC issued its "Agency Financial Report” touting its successes over the past year. Despite a somewhat quiet year for new filings, the EEOC raked in hundreds of millions of dollars on behalf of employees. A full report can be found here: https://t.co/BwVGNCoyIN

[Chris DeGroff @DeGroffChrisJ]

#EEOC joins forces with DOJ and DOL to advance enforcement agenda, but not all of the Commissioners are fully on board with the plan... Read all about it here: https://t.co/Zn4Sd5HsuB

[Chris DeGroff @DeGroffChrisJ]

#EEOC lawsuits remain a question of location, location, location. Where employers call home may determine how likely they are to be targeted. Our full analysis can be found here: https://t.co/44bhpKw61n

[Chris DeGroff @DeGroffChrisJ]

#EEOC focused heavily on sex and disability discrimination cases in FY2020. Our analysis of the year that was and the year to come can be found here: https://t.co/44bhpKw61n

[Chris DeGroff @DeGroffChrisJ]

#EEOC litigation engine cools as election season heats up. Read our analysis of the EEOC's quiet Fiscal Year 2020 and what it means for employers. https://t.co/44bhpKw61n

[Seyfarth @seyfarthshawLLP]

Seyfarth Named a “Best Law Firm for Women” for 10th Straight Year & Enters @_workingmother_'s Hall of Fame!

https://t.co/0guMvlwmmK #BestLawFirms @SeyfarthDI

[Chris DeGroff @DeGroffChrisJ]

A Kinder, Gentler EEOC?
The #EEOC issues an Opinion Letter discussing limitations to its own ability to bring pattern or practice claims. More intriguing: what can be read between the lines. More here: https://t.co/k6QHiLjfYu

[Chris DeGroff @DeGroffChrisJ]

Employers brace for wave of litigation as EEOC releases backlog of right to sue letters. Batten down the hatches, and read more here: https://t.co/oq8GOLXlsk