Talin A. Hitik is a highly skilled lawyer specializing in commercial transactions and private international law. She started her legal career in commercial litigation in Chicago, successfully representing clients in complex business disputes across a wide array of sectors . She quickly established herself as a determined and resourceful litigator, known for her ability to navigate complex legal issues and provide strategic counsel to clients. Talin also served as an expert consultant to the government of the Republic of Armenia and directed litigation strategy before the European Court of Human Rights. She later worked as an associate legal officer at the Permanent Bureau of the Hague Conference on Private International Law, the intergovernmental institution charged with drafting and maintaining all the Hague Conventions. In The Hague, Talin developed a solid reputation for her deep and nuanced legal expertise in international law and her outstanding diplomatic skills. Talin returned to Chicago in 2018 and established the Law Office of Talin A Hitik, where she served clients throughout Chicago and the globe in complex commercial transactions and cross-border matters. Her dedication to achieving favorable outcomes, combined with her in-depth knowledge of commercial law has earned her the trust and respect of both clients and peers alike, and has earned her the award of Rising Star in Illinois by SuperLawyers. She is also an Academic Affiliate at the University of Michigan Law School, where she focuses on public international law.