Experience:
Successfully defended Hyatt International in multinational dispute concerning multimillion dollar commission claim arising out of construction of Park Hyatt in Milan, Italy
Represents Medtronic, Inc. in product liability and related litigation throughout Illinois, including class actions and multidistrict litigation
Serves as national products liability counsel for a Fortune 500 manufacturer of heavy equipment, including coordination and streamlining of defense strategy, trial, settlement, and product liability prevention counseling
Advises Fortune Brands’ numerous operating companies on commercial disputes, regulatory compliance, product integrity, trademark infringement, record retention, and warranty issues; areas of regulation include the Consumer Product Safety Act, National Highway Transportation Safety Act, Buy American Act, Federal Trade Commission, and Uniform Commercial Code
Serves as general counsel for Interlake Material Handling, advising on general business issues relating to contracts and relationships with distributors, suppliers, and customers, including antitrust and construction issues; coordinates product liability defense
Defends leading manufacturer of textile products from charges brought by Illinois Attorney General alleging violation of the Illinois Environmental Protection Act and the Lead Poisoning Prevention Act
Education:
University of Illinois, J.D. 1985, cum laude, Associate Editor, University of Illinois Law Review, 1984–1985
University of Illinois, B.A. 1982, cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa
Professional Associations:
American Bar Association
Defense Research Institute
Network of Trial Law Firms (Seminar Co-Chair 2004–2006)