Credentials
- DePaul University College of Law, Juris Doctor (J.D.), DePaul University College of Law Law Review; Order of the Coif, 1991, cum laude
- University of Notre Dame, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), 1986
- Illinois
- Wisconsin
- United States District Court
- Rated AV® Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell®
- Selected to Business Litigation, Civil Litigation, White Collar Crimes Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers®, 2014-2024
Engagement
- Member, Chicago Inn of Court
- Member, Defense Research Institute
- Member, Government Enforcement and Corporate Compliance Steering Committee
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, Board of Directors, Namaste Charter School, 2009-2017
Insights
Seventh Circuit Grapples with BIPA Amendment.
On February 12, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments in three consolidated cases that present the issue of whether recent amendments to Illinois’…Read
Feb 13, 2026
A Client Has the Right to Reject Trial Counsel’s Good Advice.
While a criminal defendant has a Sixth Amendment right to assistance from counsel, you can’t always force a client to follow legal advice, even good…Read
Sep 9, 2025
Why Tenses Matter in Sentencing Reform
Many eyes glossed over when teachers explained the difference between the past and present perfect tenses. But not Justice Jackson’s – she applied her grammatical…Read
Jun 27, 2025