National litigation practice is seeking a lateral partner to join its Chicago white‑collar and criminal defense team. The role focuses on handling investigations, criminal matters and related litigation for corporate and individual clients across regulated industries.

The successful candidate will lead client engagements, manage trial and investigative workstreams, and mentor junior lawyers. This is an opportunity to join a large, multidisciplinary litigation platform with national reach while based in the Chicago office.

Portable practice or client relationships are welcome and will be taken into consideration as part of the hiring conversation.

Established partner with significant experience in white‑collar criminal defense and government investigations
Proven track record of handling complex investigations, prosecutions, or related litigation; trial experience preferred
Demonstrated ability to originate or bring portable client relationships and to develop new business
Bar admission in Illinois (or ability to obtain) and strong leadership/mentoring skills

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