William O'Hara Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Greater Chicago Area

Assistant General Counsel for litigation.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Litigated commercial cases in federal and state court at all stages, from pre-suit investigations through trial and appeal; served as lead counsel on multiple matters.Second-chaired trial in Delaware Court of Chancery and performed cross-examination and expert examination in trial in the Northern District of Illinois.Have taken and defended numerous depositions, worked with multiple expert witnesses to develop and defend reports, researched and drafted motions, and argued in both state and federal court.

Greater Chicago Area

Law Clerk to the Hon. Joel M. Flaum.

Chicago, Il

Practiced within firm’s general litigation group, representing clients in federal and state litigation concerning securities fraud, breach of contract, disputed corporate mergers and private equity acquisitions, alleged state and federal statutory violations, prisoner civil rights, and mass torts.Experience included taking and defending depositions, legal research and writing (including drafting dispositive motions and appeals), arguing motions in federal court, negotiating settlements, developing case strategy and related litigation preparation, and expertise in legal technology and electronic strategy considerations.Successfully led appeal of dismissal with prejudice of client’s claims in the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.

Greater Detroit Area

Law clerk to the Hon. Stephen J. Murphy, III.

J.D.

Bachelor Of Arts, Political Science, And Humanities