Credentials
Education
- Vanderbilt University Law School, J.D., 1988
- University of Michigan, B.A., with honors and high distinction, Honors Program, 1985
Bar Admissions
- Illinois, 1988
Court Admissions
- U.S. Supreme Court, 2001
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit, 2010
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit, 1997
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, 1988
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar, 1991
Affiliations
- Member, U.S. Supreme Court Bar Association
- Member, Federal Trial Bar
- Member, Illinois State Bar Association
- Member, Chicago Bar Association
Recognition
- Leading Lawyers – Commercial Litigation; Securities/Venture Finance; Trade Secrets/Unfair Competition, Advisory Board (2011-2025)
- The Legal 500 US – Dispute Resolution: Securities Litigation Defense, Recommended Lawyer (2015-2025)
- Super Lawyers – Business Litigation; Securities Litigation (2009-2024)
Insights & Events
News
Vedder Price Practice Areas and Attorneys Recognized in The Legal 500 United States in 2025
June 11, 2025
News
Vedder Price Practice Areas and Attorneys Distinguished in The Legal 500 United States in 2024
June 12, 2024
Blogs
The FTC Adopts Final Rule Banning Employee Non-Compete Agreements
April 25, 2024
Publications
The FTC Adopts Final Rule Banning Employee Non-Compete Agreements
April 24, 2024
News
28 Vedder Price Attorneys Recognized in Thomson Reuters 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers: 19 as Super Lawyers, 9 as Rising Stars
February 13, 2024
News
Twelve Vedder Price Practice Areas and 46 Attorneys Distinguished in The Legal 500 United States in 2023
June 12, 2023
News
Vedder Price Pro Bono Committee Recognizes Outstanding Attorneys at the 2022 Pro Bono Awards Reception
March 17, 2023
Publications
A “New Day” in Collegiate Athletics: NCAA Prosecutes First Name, Image, and Likeness Infraction
February 27, 2023