Greg Schweizer Email and Phone Number

Greg Schweizer represents a broad array of domestic and international clients in complex commercial litigation nationwide, antitrust disputes, internal investigations, and international arbitration. He also has pursued a robust pro bono practice, representing victims of hate crimes, fighting to protect voting rights, and providing legal analysis to Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s transition team. Greg has extensive experience taking depositions, working with experts to develop written reports and testimony, and counseling in-house legal teams on both pending litigation and avoiding future disputes or exposure. The firm regularly turns to Greg to draft critical motions and appellate briefs, as well as to advise clients’ executives and board members regarding legal risks and strategy. Clients benefit from Greg’s background working in politics and on Capitol Hill, which gives him instincts regarding public relations and reputational considerations that weigh on potential litigation decisions and positions. Greg also offers clients the perspective of a former judicial law clerk by providing clear-eyed assessments of both the strengths and weaknesses of legal arguments, strategic counsel regarding how certain litigation tactics may play in court, and insights on how judicial decisionmakers may look for narrow ways to resolve complex issues.

Drafted an amicus brief on an immigration-related evidentiary matter for the First Circuit, developed litigation strategies to combat agency inaction in the area of controlled substances, assessed the statutory limits of SEC authority, and researched issues for litigation challenging a state redistricting plan.

Co-wrote an amicus brief for the Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division, proposed and shepherded a successful piece of legislation through the California State Legislature, worked to obtain a conditional use permit for a monastery, negotiated with county government to secure retroactive tax-exempt status for a house of worship, made site visits, and interviewed clients.

Researched and wrote memos on topics including: a circuit split on a First Amendment issue for a Supreme Court cert petition, possible ways to alter a pro bono client’s placement in solitary confinement, the status of LLCs as compared to corporations under California law, and a new California statute that allows resentencing of adult prisoners who committed crimes as juveniles.

Processed and responded to incoming communications from constituents and interest groups, composed a daily summary of news events for the senator and staff, wrote a memo for the senator explaining the origins and aims of a political movement, summarized the status and content of pending legislation for public access on the senator’s website, and assembled a staff alumni database.

Researched and compiled state-level energy efficiency policies for a comparative database, catalogued energy policy changes in all 50 states, and assisted with annual scorecard report.

Researched and produced reports on metropolitan sustainability policies, regional climate action plans, municipal governance structures, and economic development strategies.

Coordinated volunteer daily activities, built and executed ground campaign and Election Day strategies, managed social media outreach accounts and other messaging, interacted with constituents daily, and represented the candidate at a forum.

Communicated with constituents personally or by telephone to explain the senator's positions and answer questions, maintained records of all conversations, organized incoming mail, attended staff and strategy meetings, and assisted at various outreach events.