This is an ongoing confidential search at partner level. The mandate is reviewed on a rolling basis with the client, and the detail below reflects the current brief.

Senior lateral partner opportunity to lead and grow an intellectual property practice in a busy Chicago office. The role focuses on patent litigation and patent prosecution across technology-driven matters, working with a team handling complex contested and counseling work.

Ideal for a partner who will both manage high‑stakes client matters and drive business development within the IP practice. The position offers responsibility for case strategy, team leadership, and expansion of the practice’s client base in the region.

Portable book of business of $2M+ (USD)
Established record of leading patent litigation and patent prosecution matters
Demonstrated client development and origination capabilities
Admitted to practice in the relevant jurisdiction(s)

Where the match is not obvious from the description, it is usually still worth talking — the specification tends to follow the practice.

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