• Representing health care professionals and medical groups in medical negligence litigation, corporations and individuals in personal injury litigation, and other insured clients in general liability litigation.

• Managed civil litigation cases for mid-sized law firm from initial review to post judgment proceedings.• Implemented and conducted continuous training on regulations affecting the collections environment including FDCPA.• Managed Illinois attorney staff across Vernon Hills and Naperville offices.• Served as liaison between legal staff and attorneys to improve in-house processes and procedures. • Developed and implemented new procedures to address changes in the law and in client practices and policies.

• Assigned, reviewed, and approved all Illinois associates’ motions and briefs. Reviewed and determined legal strategy for all significant state litigation in Illinois.• Drafted litigation training materials for motion practice. Developed internal processes manual, Illinois Civil Procedure resources, and legal research resources for attorneys and staff.• Led weekly and monthly meetings with associate attorneys to improve in-court advocacy skills and compliance with internal processes.• Worked with partners and support staff to implement internal processes to improve associate attorneys’ and support staff’s efficiency and subject matter knowledge.

• Handled case management conferences, motion hearings, trials and post-judgment proceedings in all Cook County Districts, Lake County, McHenry County, Kane County, DuPage County and Will County.• Drafted motions to dismiss ECOA and FDCPA counterclaims in state court. • Represented original creditors and debt purchasers at trial.