Brian Dodds Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

I represent the Commission as appellate counsel and defend its utility regulatory rulings on appeal. In this role, I draft appellate briefs and memoranda, advocate in oral arguments, and craft legal strategies for active appeals. I also advise the Commission on special assignments regarding pending cases before the ICC. As part of the Office of General.

I practiced environmental litigation and regulatory law as an Associate Attorney with the first-rate Products, Environmental, and Mass Torts group at RSHC. In this role, I managed discovery and drafted pleadings, including dispositive and other motions, in state and federal courts and administrative agencies. I also assisted with client and practice group.

Greater Chicago Area

I assisted clients as part of the firm's environmental practice group by helping various industrial entities comply with state and federal environmental laws, defending against enforcement suits brought in court and before environmental agencies, and participating in rulemaking dockets. I also defended healthcare entities and practitioners in professional.

160 N. Lasalle St., Chicago, IL 60601

I helped resolve cases that came before the appellate court by drafting decisions, researching legal issues, and discussing the relevant arguments with Justice Mikva and my co-clerks over a wide variety of civil and criminal matters. I also supervised the training of judicial externs and helped establish policies for the smooth operation of the chambers.

50 W. Washington St., Room 2508, Chicago, IL, 60602

I helped resolve cases by drafting opinions and researching memoranda covering a wide variety of legal issues in state trial court - typically involving both equitable and monetary relief. In addition to my drafting and research responsibilities, I assisted Judge Gamrath in settlement conferences, hearing preparation, and by maintaining the Chancery.

Greater Chicago Area

I prosecuted Municipal Code violations as part of the Drug & Gang House Enforcement Section (DGHES). As a 711 law clerk, I represented the City of Chicago by enforcing the building code in administrative hearings and litigating public nuisance claims in the Circuit Court of Cook County. Often this involved securing plea agreements and working with.

Greater Chicago Area

I oversaw the Executive Articles Editors in the editing process for the journal's three annual publications. In addition, I organized the symposium for given publications and, along with other senior editors, resolved administrative and managerial issues with the journal.

Chicago, IL

I researched state- and federal-jurisdiction issues and drafted pre-trial pleadings in numerous commercial litigation cases. My research typically included: trade secret misappropriation, consumer fraud, wage and hour disputes, bank-owned life insurance servicing claims, and several other corporate breach of contract issues. In addition, I researched.

Chicago, IL

I performed targeted, time-sensitive research to assist NRDC attorneys in drafting pleadings for litigation. This litigation, and my research, concerned claims arising under the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, FOIA, state consumer protection laws, and attorney ethics laws. Typically, my assignments required understanding complex regulatory structures, as.

Chicago

I drafted procedural orders and helped draft Board opinions in adjudicatory and rulemaking cases. I researched provisions in the federal Clean Water Act, Illinois Environmental Protection Act, Board regulations, and applicable case law. I summarized briefs, pleadings, and public comments for various proceedings, including: permit reviews, site remediation.

Chicago, IL

I managed the workflow and training in the Paralegal Section at the firm, supervising four people. I oversaw the print production, review and filing of multiple, major utility rate cases with the Illinois Commerce Commission. In this effort, I coordinated with clients, in-house counsel, and attorneys at other firms to gather responsive documents to meet.

Chicago, IL

I maintained electronic and hard files, prepared supporting documents for filing with the Illinois Commerce Commission, reviewed/cite-checked briefs and testimony, and assisted at rate case hearings.

Urbana, IL

I taught four sections of an Intro to Public Speaking course over two semesters to undergraduates. The course covered: outlining, gathering evidence and researching, presentation and debate skills.

Urbana, IL

I took part in this fellowship program through the Department of Political Science. It involved advanced coursework and a practicum focusing on a specific piece of public policy. Our research concentrated on the community college's structure and role in the political culture of Illinois. Specifically, we surveyed the degree to which local leaders receive.

Chicago, IL

I interviewed candidates for office in the 2007 aldermanic races, as well as prominent statewide and national political figures. I wrote and saw published 15 editorials on topics ranging from trade and agriculture policy to political corruption and public art.

Juris Doctor (J.D.), Environmental And Energy Law

Activities and Societies: Managing Editor of the Chicago Kent Law Review; Executive Articles Editor of the Journal of Environmental and.

Master Of Arts, Political Science

Bachelor Of Arts, English