Managed teams of up to 6 attorneys, 3 paralegals, and related staff to develop trial strategies and drive all phases of complex civil litigation for a variety of corporate clients, including Products, Commercial Real Estate, Telehealth, etc. • Litigated a broad range of complex commercial disputes in Illinois, California, New York, and Tennessee including breach of contract, negligence, unfair competition, false advertising, copyright infringement, and corporate fraud, on both the defense… Show more Managed teams of up to 6 attorneys, 3 paralegals, and related staff to develop trial strategies and drive all phases of complex civil litigation for a variety of corporate clients, including Products, Commercial Real Estate, Telehealth, etc. • Litigated a broad range of complex commercial disputes in Illinois, California, New York, and Tennessee including breach of contract, negligence, unfair competition, false advertising, copyright infringement, and corporate fraud, on both the defense and plaintiff side. • Counseled corporate clients to achieve business objectives, in consideration of risk allocation, contractual duties, legal rules, and company values.• Represented a public telehealth company in individual and class action suits. o Defeated class certification sought by thousands of competitors through aggressive motion practice and effective investigation of third-party interference. o Prevented public disclosure of a $60+MM confidential arbitration award regarding the alleged breach of a product supply agreement, thereby preventing reputational harm and damage to the brand. • Designed marketing, sales, and community engagement initiatives. For example:o Advised the firm's Managing Partner on how to restructure the firm’s partnership with a local school, by identifying the goals, resources, and priorities of all stakeholders, and shifting the responsibilities of firm personnel for greater efficiency.o Collaborated with the firm’s Director of Client Value and Co-Chair of Labor and Employment to customize the pricing model and staffing for prospective clients.• Trained junior attorneys in writing, research, analytical reasoning, oral presentation, and sales strategies.• Led sales pitches with partners, offering expert services tailored to client needs. Show less

Litigated complex cases for high-net-worth individuals and corporate clients in state and federal court on matters including breach of contract, negligence, embezzlement, consumer fraud, legal malpractice, fraudulent financial transfers, and corporate partnership disputes.• Brought two civil lawsuits on behalf of a former bank CEO and his family office against two national banks to recover a $100+MM and a $5MM loss in an embezzlement scheme by a former employee. • Delivered oral… Show more Litigated complex cases for high-net-worth individuals and corporate clients in state and federal court on matters including breach of contract, negligence, embezzlement, consumer fraud, legal malpractice, fraudulent financial transfers, and corporate partnership disputes.• Brought two civil lawsuits on behalf of a former bank CEO and his family office against two national banks to recover a $100+MM and a $5MM loss in an embezzlement scheme by a former employee. • Delivered oral arguments on motions to dismiss and for summary judgment.• Represented a construction contractor in a breach of contract suit against a leading regional energy supplier, including internal conferences with the client to establish facts, collect evidence, and develop trial and settlement strategies. • Took and defended depositions in state and federal cases, including fact and expert witnesses. For example:o Deposed a CFO and both defendants in a federal suit against oil industry investors for the fraudulent transfer of corporate funds.o Defended expert deposition on behalf of a national mortgage lender in a commercial IT contract dispute.• Advocated for favorable settlement in court-supervised and private mediations. Show less

Represented Transportation, Retail, and Healthcare clients in state and federal court, and administrative proceedings, in litigation and pre-litigation including alleged discrimination, wage and hour claims, contract disputes, and negligence.• Negotiated multiple settlement contracts, communicating with opposing counsel to drive the client’s business priorities, mitigate loss, reduce legal exposure, and release liability. Protected clients’ confidentiality, data, and reputation through… Show more Represented Transportation, Retail, and Healthcare clients in state and federal court, and administrative proceedings, in litigation and pre-litigation including alleged discrimination, wage and hour claims, contract disputes, and negligence.• Negotiated multiple settlement contracts, communicating with opposing counsel to drive the client’s business priorities, mitigate loss, reduce legal exposure, and release liability. Protected clients’ confidentiality, data, and reputation through non-disclosure and non-disparagement terms. • Drafted responsive pleadings, affirmative defenses, motions, and discovery requests and responses. Show less

Defended the City of Chicago and its employees, as their in-house counsel, against claims including discrimination, harassment, and retaliation alleged under Title VII, the ADA, the ADEA, HIPAA, the Illinois Whistleblower Act, and other state and local laws.• Counseled employees of the Fire, Water, and Transportation Departments to achieve compliance with labor and employment laws. Appeared in federal court to argue discovery disputes and advocate at status hearings. • Deposed… Show more Defended the City of Chicago and its employees, as their in-house counsel, against claims including discrimination, harassment, and retaliation alleged under Title VII, the ADA, the ADEA, HIPAA, the Illinois Whistleblower Act, and other state and local laws.• Counseled employees of the Fire, Water, and Transportation Departments to achieve compliance with labor and employment laws. Appeared in federal court to argue discovery disputes and advocate at status hearings. • Deposed plaintiffs, including 7-hour federal court depositions in cases including age, race, and gender discrimination and retaliation.• Wrote dispositive and discovery motions, discovery requests, and responses, and interviewed employees. Show less

For the Democratic Coordinated Campaign, met with public officials and university administrators in order to implement a voter protection program that complemented the work of various stakeholders. Drafted and reviewed literature explaining the rules, requirements, and procedures for voting and voter registration. Trained campaign staff on voter protection issues. Recruited and trained poll observers. Managed a team of lawyers and law students.

Researched municipal public campaign finance programs and state and local election codes.Presented at a panel discussion on campaign finance. Drafted a petition for an advisory referendum in Oak Park, Illinois. Prepared a model ordinance for municipal small donor matching systems.

Recruited, trained, supervised and evaluated a team of student-volunteers at Rutgers University. Led efforts to weatherize homes, design environmental studies lesson plans and promote energy efficiency across the state. Collaborated with community groups and other non-profit organizations to broadenour impact.