Brian Roth is the Co-Managing Partner of the Chicago office, which is among the city’s top 25 largest law firm offices. With extensive experience in high-stakes litigation, he represents clients in business, employment, environmental, and product liability matters, and has successfully handled complex cases in state and federal courts across the country, including jury trials throughout the Midwest.
In his commercial litigation practice, Brian represents clients in intricate matters, including breach of contract, fiduciary duty, business tort, trade secrets, and fraud claims. He has deep expertise in restrictive covenants, advising clients on the drafting and enforcement of non-compete and non-solicitation agreements.
Brian also defends organizations in environmental and product liability cases. Through his years of handling a wide array of cases, he has developed a depth of knowledge of the medical and scientific issues often involved in such matters. Brian is a leading member of the Agrichemical Practice Group and has expertise in not only the product chemistry of FIFRA-registered products but also related commercial litigation involving companies in the agricultural space. He is currently involved in numerous areas of litigation regarding crop protection products used in agribusiness.
In the employment sector, Brian represents management in class actions and other litigation related to alleged discrimination, wage and hour disputes, and employee benefits. His proactive approach includes counseling clients on risk management strategies, regulatory compliance, and developing employment policies.
Brian is dedicated to pro bono work, having served as a court-appointed guardian ad litem for dozens of children in domestic cases and been recognized with the Distinguished Service Award from Chicago Volunteer Legal Services. Brian has also been a weekly tutor/mentor with Chicago Lights since 2012.
In addition to his practice, Brian serves as an Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, where he teaches courses on written and oral advocacy. He earned his J.D., cum laude, from the same school, where he was elected Editor-in-Chief of the Law Review and was active in the Moot Court Honors Council and the Trial Advocacy and Dispute Resolution Honors Council.
Admissions
- Illinois
- United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Memberships
- American Bar Association
- Chicago Bar Association
- State Bar of Illinois
- Phi Delta Phi Honors Fraternity
- Scribes: The American Society of Legal Writers