Valorem Law Group
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Valorem Law Group, founded in 1993, is a new model law firm based in Chicago, IL. Known for innovating commercial litigation across the nation, they specialize in crafting creative litigation strategies to meet their clients' specific goals. Their experienced team navigates the realms of federal and state courts, arbitration, mediation, and appeals. Valorem also prioritizes prevention, designing comprehensive programs to help companies avoid future issues. They're committed to client service, the advancement of women in the profession, and handling wrongful conviction actions.
Specialties
Work type
Appeals, Arbitration, Class action, Litigation, Mediation
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Valorem Law Group
35 E Wacker Dr Ste 3000
Chicago, IL 60601-2302
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Work Experience
Member
Valorem Law Group LLC
2008 - Present
Partner
Butler Rubin Saltarelli & Boyd
2000 - 2007
Partner
Katten Muchin Zavis
1982 - 2000
Member
Valorem Law Group
2008 - Present
Partner
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
1993 - 2008
Partner
Valorem Law Group
2009 - 2015
Partner
Katten Muchin Rosenman, LLP
2004 - 2009
Assistant United States Attorney
U.S. Attorney's Office Chicago
2000 - 2004
Education
University of Wisconsin, Madison
1988
DePaul University College of Law
1993
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Journalism and Mass Communication
1988
DePaul University College of Law
Law
1993
New Trier East
1977
South School
1971
University of Michigan Law School
1982
Northwestern University School of Law
1985
Brandeis University
1981
Northwestern University
1978
Northwestern University School of Law
1985
Brandeis University
1981
New Trier East
1977
South School
1971
University of Michigan Law School
Law
1982
Northwestern University
1978
Associations & Affiliations
Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel
Economic Club of Chicago (elected)
International Association of Defense Counsel
Defense Research Institute
American Bar Association
Member
Chicago Bar Associaton
Member
Coalition of Women's Initiatives in Law Firms
Co-Founder and President
National Immigrants Justice Center
Member - Leadership Council
American Bar Association
Member - Women Rainmakers Committee
Federal Trial Bar
Member
Chicago Bar Association
Member
DePaul College of Law
Alumni Board of Directors
Center on Wrongful Convictions
Advisory Board
Illinois ARDC
Hearing Board Chair
Illinois ARDC
Hearing Officer
Publications
Corporate Counsel Magazine
2006
HarrisMartin Columns on Silica and HarrisMartin Columns on Asbestos
2004
Corporate Counsel Magazine
2003
Corporate Counsel Magazine
2003
Minority Lawyers Magazine
Starting a Women's initiative
2007
Vault, a View from Above
Q&A With Top Women Lawyers
2006
Proceedings of E-Discovery A-Z Workshop, Kroll On-Track, Chicago, IL
Overview of E-discovery Sanction and Spoliation Cases; Practical Advice To Avoid Common Problems
2007
Proceedings of E-Discovery "A-to-Z: Workshop
Overview of E-discovery Sanction and Spoliation Cases; Practical Advice to Avoid Common Problems
2007
The Appraisal Journal, Vol. LXXIII
Takings and Judicial Deference: Takings Law After the 2004-05 Supreme Court Term (co-author)
2005
The Appraisal Journal, Vol. LXXIII
U.S. Supreme Court Tackles Three Takings Cases That Could Chart New Directions For Eminent Domain
2005
National Business Institute
Appraiser Malpractice
2004
The National Law Journal
In a Bankruptcy, Who Owns Insurance Proceeds?
2002
Speaking Engagements
Marketing Partner Forum
Alternative Fee Arrangements
2007
Asbestos: Peripheral No More II
Asbestos Defense
2007
Marketing Partner Forum
Law Firm Marketing
2006
Law Firm Management
Alternative Fee Arrangements
2006
Asbestos-An End?
Asbestos Defense
2006
T3--Trial Tactics and Technology
E-discovery
2005
Asbestos: Peripheral No More
Asbestos Defense
2005
Marketing Partner Forum
Diversity Initiatives and Affinity Groups
2009
Webinar - Progress of Women in Law Firms
NAWL Report on the progress of women in the profession
2008
How To Start Your Own Law Firm
Starting your own law firm
2008
Having Hard Conversations with Your Clients
Communications
2008
"Women in Law Summit"
Women in Law
2008
Women in Leadership
Starting Women's Initiatives
2007
A Litigator's Perspective on Drafting Contracts
Drafting contracts
2007
Women in Law Leadership Academy
Advancement of women in the legal profession
2006
Federal Trial Bar Training Program
Experts in Federal Trials
2008
Legal Training Seminar - National Webcast
Electronic Discovery and Upcoming Changes In The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
2007
Kroll on Track
E-Discovery "A-to-Z" Workshop
2007
Boise Cascade Legal Department Annual Meeting
Civil Discovery Under the New Federal Rules
2007
Appraisal Institute
The Testifying Appraiser: Experiences Since Daubert and Challenges Under Discovery Rules Governing Electronically-Stored Data
2007
Products Liability National Practice Group Annual Meeting
Electronic Discovery and Upcoming Changes In The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
2006
OfficeMax Legal Department Annual Meeting
Civil Discovery Under the New Federal Rules
2006
National Webcast
Email: The Smoking Gun in Discovery
2006
Commercial Litigation National Practice Group Annual Meeting
Electronic Discovery and Upcoming Changes In The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
2006
2004 Corporate Counsel Workshop
Discovery of Electronic Data
2004
Services offered
Lawsuits And Disputes Lawyers