ChicagoOur Chicago office is as dynamic as the city it serves. Established in 1990, we have grown from a small presence to a vibrant office of more than 50 legal professionals, who offer highly personalized services backed by the extensive resources of a large firm. With a strong focus on employment law, intellectual property, and litigation, our Chicago team partners with a wide range of clients — from today’s top companies to tomorrow’s emerging leaders. The office also supports Chicago’s distinctive demographic profile, which blends commerce, culture, and academia to provide a profusion of opportunities for civic engagement. Our lawyers and professional staff are active participants in city life, from teaching at local universities to serving as mentors and tutors to children in underserved communities. Office DirectionsThe front lobby entrance is located on Canal Street. The building is located on the NE corner of Lake Street and Canal Street.
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Lake Shore Drive - North or South Bound
Exit at Randolph Street. Proceed west and turn right onto N Canal Street. The lobby entrance is on Canal Street.
Kennedy Expressway - South Bound
Exit W Randolph St (Exit 51B). Turn right onto W Randolph Street. Turn right onto N Halsted Street. Turn right onto W Lake Street. Turn left onto Canal Street. The lobby entrance is on Canal Street.
Dan Ryan Expressway - Northbound
Exit at Lake Street (Exit 51A). Turn right onto W Lake Street. Turn left on Canal Street. The lobby entrance is on Canal Street.
Eisenhower Expressway - East Bound
Follow expressway east on I-290 E/Eisenhower Expy E via the ramp on the left. Merge onto I-90 W/I-94 W/Kennedy Expy W toward Wisconsin. Take the Lake Street exit (51A) toward 200 North. Turn right onto W Lake Street. Turn left onto Canal Street. The lobby entrance is on Canal Street.
Related People Preview Attorney's BiographyLouise handles U.S. and international trademark clearance, prosecution, maintenance, licensing, due diligence, and enforcement, including opposition and cancellation proceedings before the U.S. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. She has particular expertise with respect to trade dress protection and enforcement.  Preview Attorney's BiographyAlison is a Patent Scientist who specializes in organic chemistry and general life sciences. She has particular experience in the areas of natural products synthesis, neurochemistry, small molecules, and pharmaceuticals. She assists with preparing and prosecuting patent applications for private companies, universities, and other clients. Alison A. Bayly, Ph.D.* Patent Scientist *Names that appear with an asterisk indicate a Michael Best professional not admitted to practice law.  Preview Attorney's BiographyBusinesses, owners, and boards of directors look to Scott as their outside general counsel to ensure legal compliance of their operations and initiatives. Scott also represents businesses and manages litigation in federal and state courts and administrative agencies throughout the country in all areas of employment law.  Preview Attorney's BiographyMike serves as a strategic counselor, appellate advocate, and motion and brief writer in complex commercial and criminal cases. Sophisticated business clients turn to Mike for strategic advice and drafting expertise, and he has proved instrumental in securing case dismissals, in defeating class certifications, and in preserving or reversing judgments on appeal. His efforts have consistently eliminated or substantially reduced clients’ financial exposure.  Preview Attorney's BiographyJeff counsels clients on a wide range of business and intellectual property matters, including trademark, copyright, advertising, and unfair competition. He assists clients in developing strategies to protect, exploit, and enforce their intellectual property rights and represents them against allegations of infringement.  Preview Attorney's BiographyShane focuses his practice on intellectual property litigation and other complex litigation involving patents, trademarks, trade secrets, trade dress and licenses in a wide range of industries and technical fields in State and Federal courts across the country.  Preview Attorney's BiographyCarrie crafts practical solutions to complex problems without overlooking technical details – guiding employers through the development and implementation of talent, compensation, and benefits strategies designed to enhance top line growth while managing bottom line expenditures and compliance.  Preview Attorney's BiographyTrey counsels entrepreneurs, start-ups, and emerging companies on funding, formation, exit, and general corporate matters including contracts, transactions, and governance. He also assists venture capitalists and other investors with fund formation, fundraising, and due diligence for new investments.  Preview Attorney's BiographyBill provides strategic patent counsel to clients in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and medical device areas. With a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry and more than 20 years of experience in pharmaceutical research, he brings a wealth of scientific expertise to his patent prosecution, counseling, and opinion practice.
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