Overview
A skilled and passionate litigator, Lee focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation and internal investigations.
His substantive experience includes breach of contract, corporate governance litigation, business torts, and securities litigation. Lee has also extensive class action and product liability experience, both as a practicing lawyer and as a former law clerk in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Through his practice, Lee has represented a wide range of financial institutions, public companies, closely held corporations and individuals.
Lee is also passionate about providing pro bono legal services to underserved communities. Through collaborations with local legal services providers, Lee has achieved positive results for his pro bono clients in civil and criminal cases. In recognition of his efforts, Lee has received several awards for his pro bono accomplishments, including an Award for Excellence in Pro Bono and Public Interest Service from the Northern District of Illinois.
Featured endorsements
Credentials
Education
- summa cum laude
- Order of the Coif
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Constitutional Law
- Best Oralist, Frederick Green Constitutional Law Moot Court Competition
Clerkships and Bar Admissions
More
- Legal Aid Chicago’s Ambassadors Board, Executive Committee
- Listed, The Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch, Commercial Litigation; Health Care Law; Product Liability Litigation – Defendants; 2021-2025
- Recipient, 2013 Award for Excellence in Pro Bono, Service, nominated by the Hon. Matthew F. Kennelly, US District Judge of the Northern District of Illinois
Related News & Insights
132 Benesch Attorneys Recognized in 2025 Best Lawyers® Rankings
Benesch is proud to announce that the firm has been recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers in America®. …
J. Erik Connolly, Michael Vatis, Nicole E. Wrigley, Lee B. Muench, David D. Pope, Caitlin A. Kovacs and Kevin T. Carlson mentioned in Law360 Article | “Fox Targets Soros In Smartmatic $2.7B Defamation Suit”
J. Erik Connolly, Michael Vatis, Nicole E. Wrigley, Lee B. Muench, David D. Pope and Caitlin A. Kovacs mentioned in Law360 | “Smartmatic ‘Never Going to be Dominion,’ Says Fox Atty”
Best Lawyers in America® Rankings 2024
The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 has named 76 Benesch lawyers to its annual rankings list. Additionally, 59 attorneys have …