• Defended a 356-unit housing complex in eminent domain proceedings in federal court and secured just compensation in excess of $15 million. In the same matter drafted brief and petition for rehearing en banc to the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and petition for writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court arguing disparate-impact under the Fair Housing Act and violations of the Civil Rights Act.• Prosecuted a $14.5 million claim in federal court for concealment and breach of contract, and… Show more • Defended a 356-unit housing complex in eminent domain proceedings in federal court and secured just compensation in excess of $15 million. In the same matter drafted brief and petition for rehearing en banc to the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and petition for writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court arguing disparate-impact under the Fair Housing Act and violations of the Civil Rights Act.• Prosecuted a $14.5 million claim in federal court for concealment and breach of contract, and reformation of a 100-year lease of mining property. Drafted brief to the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals appealing the district court’s dismissal of claims on summary judgment. • Drafted brief to the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals appealing the dismissal by collateral estoppel of Fair Housing Act and Civil Right Act claims arguing a violation of the Seventh Amendment right to a jury trial where the district court resolved common issues of fact from the bench and then dismissed the legal claims without providing appellants a jury trial. • Sat second chair defending an action for breach of contract and prosecuting a cross claim for legal malpractice. Drafted response brief to the Illinois Appellate Court defending Circuit Court’s reduction of fees and costs and denial of prejudgment interest. • Drafted voluntary petition for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for a Chicago-based hotel with more than $50 million in debt. In the same proceeding drafted complaint in adversary proceeding, and motion for TRO and preliminary injunction to prevent creditors from prosecuting claims against parent and affiliate companies.• Independently drafted and argued successful motion to dismiss on class action claim with exposure in excess of $500,000 for commingling the security deposits of more than 90 residential properties in Chicago. Negotiated and implemented class settlement agreement on remaining claims. Show less

Assisted in preparation for settlement conferences and trial in Plaintiffs Workers' Compensation cases by conducting research and writing, drafting briefs, discovery, and documents review.

Evaluated cold case homicide files to determine if new evidence has arisen in the intervening years or if new advances in technology were available that may help identify new suspects so that the case may move forward towards prosecution.

Appeared in federal court on misdemeanors, pre- and post-trial felony hearings and sentencing and probation revocation hearings. Drafted sections of a brief to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on the application of minimum sentencing guidelines.

Conducted due diligence on contestants, performers, actors, and other participants in reality television shows scheduled to be broadcast on NBC and the various cable channels owned by NBCUniversal. Identified possible trademark and copyright infringements and defamation claims on scripted shows and films.

Conducted preliminary hearings, wrote and argued motions, and assisted attorneys in calendar court.

Conducted legal research and drafted memoranda, drafted portions of briefs and motions, and worked on several high profile cases.

Researched legal issues, drafted memoranda in anticipation of litigation, drafted partial and complete briefs and motions, and was involved in several high profile cases.

Mediated small claims disputes at the Harbor Justice Center, helping disputants come to an equitable, fair, and voluntary agreement. Approximately 85% of cases were resolved in mediation.