Commercial Litigation Attorney Resume Example

Senior Counsel · Sidley Austin LLP

Chicago, IL · 2019 - Present

• Lead defense counsel for financial institutions in over 15 securities class actions and derivative suits, successfully achieving dismissal or favorable settlement in 85% of cases with an average 30% reduction in initial claim value.
• Managed and mentored teams of 5-7 junior associates and paralegals on complex e-discovery and motion practice, enhancing team efficiency by 20% and reducing external vendor costs by 15%.
• Represented Fortune 500 companies in high-profile M&A litigation, including post-closing disputes and indemnification claims totaling over $200 million, securing favorable outcomes through arbitration and mediation.
• Advised clients on regulatory compliance and investigations initiated by the SEC, FINRA, and CFTC, resolving 10+ enforcement actions with non-public settlements or no-action letters.

Senior Associate · Winston & Strawn LLP

Chicago, IL · 2016 - 2019

• Played a key role in a multi-billion dollar breach of contract dispute for a major industrial client, contributing to a verdict reduction of over $150 million through strategic motion filing and expert witness preparation.
• Drafted and argued critical dispositive motions in federal and state courts, resulting in summary judgment victories in 4 significant commercial litigation matters.
• Conducted internal investigations for corporate clients facing allegations of fraud and misconduct, providing comprehensive risk assessments and recommending mitigation strategies that averted potential litigation in 7 major cases.
• Managed all phases of discovery for 20+ cases, including document review protocols, deposition preparation for key witnesses, and ESI production, reducing overall discovery spend by 10%.

Associate · Greenberg Traurig LLP

Chicago, IL · 2013 - 2016

• Supported senior partners on complex commercial litigation and white-collar defense matters, including drafting pleadings, briefs, and discovery requests for cases valued up to $50 million.
• Conducted extensive legal research and analysis on diverse legal issues including contract disputes, business torts, and regulatory compliance under federal securities laws.
• Assisted in trial preparation for two multi-week federal court trials, including witness preparation, exhibit management, and development of demonstrative evidence.
• Coordinated with clients and opposing counsel to manage case timelines and discovery obligations, ensuring adherence to court deadlines across a portfolio of 8-10 active cases.

Juris Doctor · Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law

Chicago, IL · 2010 - 2013

• Graduated Magna Cum Laude
• Order of the Coif
• Editor, Northwestern University Law Review

Bachelor of Arts in Economics · University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, MI · 2006 - 2010

• Graduated with High Honors
• GPA: 3.85/4.0
• Dean's List all semesters

Regulatory Compliance Analyst · JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Chicago, IL · 2012 - 2015

• Developed and implemented compliance programs, reducing regulatory findings by 25% and enhancing risk mitigation frameworks for financial products.
• Analyzed complex financial regulations (Dodd-Frank, anti-money laundering) to advise senior management on potential legal risks and operational impacts, preventing over $5M in potential fines.
• Managed a portfolio of regulatory inquiries, successfully navigating investigations and achieving favorable resolutions in 90% of cases.
• Collaborated cross-functionally with legal, risk, and business units to ensure adherence to internal policies and external legal requirements, improving interdepartmental compliance scores by 15%.

Associate Attorney · Mayer Brown LLP

Chicago, IL · 2015 - 2019

• Represented Fortune 500 companies in high-stakes contract disputes, business torts, and intellectual property litigation, securing a $12M settlement in a breach of contract case.
• Drafted and argued critical motions, including motions to dismiss and for summary judgment, resulting in the successful dismissal of 3 key claims against clients.
• Managed all phases of discovery for complex litigation matters involving electronic discovery (e-discovery) of over 1TB of data, efficiently identifying critical evidence.
• Conducted extensive legal research and analysis, preparing detailed memoranda and advising clients on litigation strategy, reducing potential liability by 20% in specific cases.

Senior Associate Attorney · Jenner & Block LLP

Chicago, IL · 2019 - Present

• Lead counsel in multiple multi-million dollar commercial disputes, including a successful defense of a client against a $25M fraudulent conveyance claim.
• Developed and executed comprehensive litigation strategies for corporate clients in breach of contract, securities, and antitrust litigation, winning 85% of cases taken to trial or arbitration.
• Managed teams of junior attorneys and paralegals, overseeing discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation, improving team efficiency by 30%.
• Successfully negotiated out-of-court settlements in 7 of 10 complex cases, saving clients an aggregate of over $50M in potential liabilities and legal fees.
• Presented oral arguments in state and federal courts, securing favorable rulings on dispositive motions and preliminary injunctions in complex commercial matters.

Juris Doctor (J.D.), Cum Laude · University of Chicago Law School

Chicago, IL · 2012 - 2015

• GPA: 3.7/4.0
• Recipient, Moot Court Honors
• Member, University of Chicago Law Review

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics, Magna Cum Laude · Northwestern University

Evanston, IL · 2008 - 2012

• GPA: 3.8/4.0
• Honors Thesis: The Impact of Regulatory Changes on Investment Banking
• Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society