I have diversified, 25+ year career in law, including Jury Trial Judge, Litigator, General Practice Attorney, Corporate Counsel, Mediator and Educator:15+ years as Circuit Court Judge | Extensive Private Practice & Corporate Counsel Experience | Inhouse Counsel for Fortune 500 Corporation | Visiting Professor, Harvard Law School | Division Chief, Public Interest for Illinois Attorney General | Chairman, Judicial Inquiry Board | Administrative Law Judge | Chaired numerous industry commissions & committees | Vast community, political and industry advocacy & leadershipI am a versatile legal counsel and advisor with broad experience in claim defense, litigation management, commercial disputes, commercial transactions, corporate governance, compliance, risk management, employment law, product liability, public utility regulation, government relations and product liability.Combined, I have extensive experience in jury trials, negotiating complex contracts and agreements, managing outside counsel, risk management, strategic planning, team leadership, regulatory compliance, best practice creation and media relations. I have success building relationships with high-level government, regulatory, public, community and corporate leaders with competing interests. I am able to interface effectively with individuals of widely diverse cultures and ethnicities, as well as political, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds. Highly skilled in coaching, developing and leading teams of internal/external resources, I am able to effectively manage large, complex, multi-partner teams.
Listed skills include Civil Litigation, Medical Malpractice, Public Policy, Public Speaking, and 4 others.
