This is an ongoing confidential partner search. The requirement is re-confirmed each cycle with the client, and the description below is the current version.

Established, full-service litigation team in Chicago is recruiting a first-chair trial partner to lead complex commercial disputes across federal and state courts. The role emphasizes courtroom leadership, trial strategy, and overseeing litigation teams on high-stakes matters.

The hire will join a broad disputes platform with national reach and collaborate with colleagues across practices and offices to service sophisticated corporate clients. The position is ideal for an experienced trial lawyer who brings an established client base and a record of first-chair trial or dispositive motion experience.

Portable book of business of $2M+ (USD)
Proven first-chair trial or dispositive motion experience in commercial litigation
Strong client-development and practice management skills
Admission to the Illinois bar (or ability to obtain)

Discussions are held in confidence and no detail leaves us without your explicit approval.

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