REBECCA DOBBS focuses her practice on employee benefits compliance, administration and litigation.  However, Ms. Dobbs also represents employers in various matters arising under Federal and State employment laws, including wage and hour claims and audits, discrimination and retaliation claims as well as contract disputes.

Ms. Dobbs received her Juris Doctor degree magna cum laude from Northern Illinois University.  Ms. Dobbs also spent her undergraduate years at Northern Illinois University where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Management with an emphasis in Human Resources.

During law school, Ms. Dobbs worked for Northern Illinois University's General Counsel assisting with a variety of litigation matters including employment law issues such as discrimination and harassment claims as well as union matters. 

Prior to joining Wessels Pautsch & Sherman P.C., Ms. Dobbs worked as a Human Resources Consultant.  Her professional experience encompasses all areas of Human Resource Management, including 401(k) and other benefit auditing and administration, COBRA administration, writing and implementing company policies, recruiting, employee discipline and terminations, job descriptions and classifications, as well as wage and hour compliance.  Ms. Dobbs is certified as a Professional in Human Resources.