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.

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Credentials

Education

University of Illinois, 2011, J.D.
  • 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
Northwestern University, 2004, B.A. in Economics

Clerkships and Bar Admissions

Illinois
U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan

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  • 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