The firm opened its Chicago office in the City of Big Shoulders in 2008. Since its inception, the Chicago office has seen significant growth in its diverse practice areas and its attorney talent which has allowed our litigators, trial attorneys, and transactional attorneys provide a comprehensive suite of legal services in our hometown and across the country. The Chicago office proudly represents clients who build our city’s infrastructure, keep our communities safe, safeguard telecommunications throughout the world, and employ our resilient citizens.
Our Chicago attorneys represent individuals, private businesses, public corporations, and government agencies in some of the most challenging, complex, and high-stakes matters. Our litigators handle a broad range of cases, including class actions, professional liability, employment discrimination, mass tort, products liability, environmental exposure, cyber breach, contract dispute, construction, real estate, franchise, and insurance coverage claims. Our trial lawyers have tried hundreds of cases to verdicts in state and federal courts across the country. Our transactional attorneys structure and negotiate sophisticated transactions, including construction financing, joint ventures, and asset dispositions.
Our Chicago office is a touchstone of the firm’s inclusive culture, dedicated client service, and commitment to our local communities. Chicago attorneys regularly participate in Race Judicata, the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Program, Campout for Kids, Constitutional Rights Foundation’s Attorneys in the Classroom Program, and various local and national not-for-profit organizations. The Chicago office is also a member of the Coalition of Women’s Initiatives in Law and actively supports various affinity groups locally and nationwide. The Defense Research Institute, Illinois Super Lawyers, Crain’s, and Law360 are just a few of the organizations recognizing our attorneys’ professional and charitable efforts.