A partner-level appointment in this practice turns on the portability of the practice, not on a headline number.

Leading Chicago office seeks a lateral partner to reinforce a cross-practice litigation capability with a focus on patent litigation and finance-related disputes. The role will handle high-value matters and work closely with transactional finance teams on contentious issues that arise from structured and leveraged finance transactions.

Ideal candidate will build and manage litigation matters, expand client relationships, and provide senior-level litigation strategy and courtroom advocacy. The position offers a platform to grow a client base within a large, multi-practice environment.

Portable book of business of $2M+ (USD)
Established track record in patent litigation matters
Experience handling disputes connected to finance, structured or leveraged finance transactions
Proven client development and team leadership skills

If the fit is not obvious on paper, it is usually still worth talking — these mandates flex around the right practice.

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