Founding Partner, providing legal and legislative advocacy services to a variety of clients, including businesses and public agencies, before the Illinois General Assembly and state of Illinois administrative agencies.

Member of Global Government Practice Group, serving as counsel and lobbyist for clients with emphasis on Illinois legislative practice.

As Ethics Officer for the Illinois House Democratic Caucus, a position appointed by the House Speaker pursuant to state law, provided guidance on the interpretation of state ethics laws, and conducted legislator and staff training sessions on ethics laws.

As House Parliamentarian, advised the House Speaker and House committee chairs on parliamentary procedure. Drafted House Rules of Parliamentary Procedure for four different terms of the Illinois House of Representatives.

As Chief Legal Counsel, advised House Speaker on development and execution of legislative strategies. Negotiated complex legislative policy matters. Testified before House committees and questioned witnesses on behalf of the House Speaker in House committee hearings. Supervised a staff of 10-12 lawyers each legislative session.

Developed litigation strategies and advised majority members of the Illinois Legislative Redistricting Commission relating to the adoption of a redistricting plan for state legislative districts. Served as counsel to the Commission in redistricting litigation.

As a senior associate, litigated patent, trade secret and breach of contract cases on behalf of corporate clients.

Litigated patent, trade secret and products liability cases.