• Justin Swindells

    Providing services: Intellectual Property Law, Patent Law, Trademark Law, Copyright Law, IT Law, Legal Consulting

    Greater Chicago Area

  • Adrienne Arthur PMP, CSM, CISA

    Providing services: IT Consulting, Project Management, Information Security, Cybersecurity, Program Management, Change Management, Management Consulting, IT Law, Negotiation

    Chicago, IL

    Summary: Adrienne Arthur, PMP, CSM, CISA is a multi-faceted project manager with experience managing infrastructure projects, developing security and change management policies within the private and public sector, as well as business process improvement for software projects and engineering teams. County of Kenosha: As Project Manager for the Laserfiche ECM Image Migration Portfolio, with a budget of $250K+, I am responsible for managing the migration of over 1.5 million images from IMS/21 to Laserfiche ECM, as part of a countywide initiative to modernize and centralize imagery and streamline business processes. As Project Manager for the Consolidated Health Systems project, with a budget of $100K+, I identified existing inefficiencies with data storage and business processes within the Kenosha County Human Services – Division of Health to develop requirements necessary for a fully integrated, client-based data system. As Project Manager for the Information Technology Data Center Move, with a budget of $20K, I successfully planned and implemented the relocation of IBM i systems and equipment on schedule within a two week time constraint. Johnson Controls: As an assistant to the Project Manager for the Metasys FEC Display Project, with a budget of $10M+, I worked with the Metasys software engineering team in the development, testing and deployment of software builds for the building automation systems. I prepared project status reports, tracked critical project data and milestones using MS Project Server, as well as facilitate phase gate and SCCB meetings. I also managed software configuration management activities during the pilot project experience to help the team achieve SEI CMM Level III compliance.

  • Alexander Dukor

    Providing services: Immigration Law, Divorce Law, Personal Injury Law, Criminal Defense Law, Real Estate, Business Law, Estate Planning Law, Property Law, Intellectual Property Law, IT Law

    Greater Chicago Area

    Summary: Highly accomplished and driven Attorney with a proven track record of achieving client goals efficiently and cost-effectively. Specializing in Personal Injury, Immigration, and Commercial Litigation, I bring a wealth of experience in providing exceptional legal services. My expertise extends to diverse practice areas, including Divorce, Criminal Law, Real Estate, HUD, Estate Planning, Probate, Internet Law, Cybersecurity, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Law. By combining legal acumen with strategic thinking, I deliver tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of each client. Let's connect and discuss how I can assist you in navigating complex legal challenges.

  • Aaron Zigler

    Providing services: Consumer Law, IT Law, Legal Consulting, Business Law

    Greater Chicago Area

    Summary: Aaron Zigler represents plaintiffs, investors and whistleblowers in high-stakes litigation concerning computer technology and privacy, securities, insurance, pharmaceuticals and other matters. Prior to his legal career, Mr. Zigler worked in computer security for a Fortune 500 company. While in law school, Mr. Zigler continued his interest in computer technology by concentrating his studies in that area. Aaron is currently admitted to practice in the highest courts of the States of Missouri, Illinois, New York and California; the Second, Seventh and Ninth Federal Circuit Courts of Appeal; and in many Federal district courts. Mr. Zigler has been recognized by many as an exceptional member of the practice earning a Martindale-Hubbell AV® Preeminent™ peer rating since 2011 and being selected as a Illinois Super Lawyer since 2023 and Super Lawyers® “Rising Star” beginning in 2011. Mr. Zigler was also selected as a finalist for Public Citizen’s Trial Lawyer of the Year award. Prior to founding Zigler Law Group, I was a partner at Keller Lenkner where I managed its class action group and supported its mass arbitration practice, and Korein Tillery, where I managed all aspects of high-stakes litigation for nearly two decades. Notable decisions include: Edmar Fin. Co., v. Currenex, Inc., 2023 WL 3570017 (S.D.N.Y. May 18, 2023); De Ford v. Koutoulas, 2023 WL 2709816 (M.D. Fla. Mar. 30, 2023); Fishon v. Peloton, 620 F.Supp.3d 80 (S.D.N.Y. 2022); Postmates v. 10,356 Individuals, 2021 WL 540155 (C.D. Cal. Jan. 19, 2021); B.F. v. Amazon.com Inc., 2021 WL 1593003 (9th Cir. Apr. 23, 2021); Snider v. Heartland Beef, Inc., 479 F.Supp.3d 762 (C.D. Ill. 2020); Abernathy v. DoorDash, 438 F. Supp. 3d 1062 (N.D. Cal. 2020); Senne v. Kansas City Royals, 934 F.3d 918 (9th Cir. 2019); Axiom Inv. Advisors, LLC v. Deutsche Bank AG, 234 F. Supp. 3d 526 (S.D.N.Y. 2017); U.S. v. Select Med. Corp., 211 F. Supp. 3d 1132 (S.D. Ind. 2016); U.S. v. Kmart Corp., 824 F.3d 632 (7th Cir. 2016); In re Foreign Exch. Benchmark Rates Antitrust Litig., 74 F. Supp. 3d 581 (S.D.N.Y. 2015); City of Greenville v. Syngenta Crop Prot., Inc., 904 F. Supp. 2d 902 (S.D. Ill. 2012); Carr v. Gateway, Inc., 944 N.E.2d 327 (Ill. 2011); Carr v. Tillery, 591 F.3d 909 (7th Cir. 2010); Johnson v. Allstate Ins. Co., 2009 WL 3230157 (S.D. Ill. Sept. 30, 2009); Hoormann v. SmithKline Beecham, 2007 WL 1591510 (Ill. Cir. Ct. May 17, 2007); Barbara's Sales, Inc. v. Intel, 367 Ill. App. 3d 1013, 857 N.E.2d 717 (2006); and Prather v. Pfizer, No. 02-L-480 (Ill. Cir. Mar. 2, 2004).

  • Charles Lee Mudd Jr.

    Providing services: Intellectual Property Law, Copyright Law, Corporate Law, IT Law, Business Law, Trademark Law, Startup Law, Cybersecurity, Property Law

    Greater Chicago Area

    Summary: Seasoned attorney with substantial background in space law, Internet law, defamation law (libel and slander), data security, and intellectual property (trademark, copyright, trade secrets). Substantive focuses also include export control, ITAR/EAR, IP, AI, AR/MR/VR, video gaming, and privacy. Representing individuals, startups, entrepreneurs, and businesses. Following state appellate and federal district clerkships, and tenure in the commercial litigation and emerging technology groups of a large New England firm, I founded my law firm in 2001. Since then, Mudd Law has grown to represent a diverse, international clientele in varied professions and sectors. In addition to being licensed in Illinois, Indiana, Utah and Connecticut, I have litigated Internet, intellectual property, defamation and privacy cases (e.g., eavesdropping and email hacking) in trial and appellate courts throughout the U.S. I also represent entrepreneurs and businesses from concept to varied growth stages. I advise on general corporate matters, IP, social media use and control, as well as terms of use and privacy policies. In March 2012, I founded Startup Radio (www.startupradio.com) to help entrepreneurs, founders and startups. Since authoring "The Emerging Realm of Electronic Law and Policy" in 1994, I have been immersed in effectuating legal and policy development to protect individuals and businesses in the dynamic arena of online environments and emerging technologies. Recently, this includes developing issues in virtual environments, AI, and space law. I serve as a Board Member of the International Technology Law Association; member of the (past-Chair) Illinois State Bar Association Intellectual Property Section as well as Business Advice & Financial Planning Section; and, an organizing member of the Internet Law Leadership Summit. I also actively engage in community involvement.

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  • ALAN S. WERNICK - IT/IP, PRIVACY, And ADR LAWYER

    Providing services: IT Law, Cybersecurity, Intellectual Property Law, Copyright Law, Trademark Law, Business Law

    Chicago, IL

    Summary: ALAN S. WERNICK - Lawyer, Arbitrator/Mediator, and Writer. Alan is a Martindale AV-rated attorney and a Leading Lawyer in Computer and Technology Law, admitted to practice in IL, NY, OH, and DC, with more than 45 years of experience and leadership roles, including (1) in the practice of law in Information Technology, Intellectual Property, & Privacy Law; (2) as in-house general counsel; (3) with the successful handling of numerous large complex transactions and Mergers & Acquisitions due diligence, (4) in strategic counseling of clients in the management of their technology and intellectual capital assets, and (5) in dispute resolution including litigation, arbitration, mediation, and appeals. Alan's multidisciplinary background in law, technology, and accounting helps clients meet their business objectives and manage their legal strategies and risks. Since 1982, Alan's practice has focused on computer and information technology law, computer systems acquisitions, privacy, cybersecurity, outsourcing, Internet, e-commerce, copyright, trademark, trade secret, and licensing law. He provides practical legal advice and strategic counseling to clients in a variety of industries in connection with significant transactional, due diligence, and dispute resolution matters involving these issues. Alan is a prolific writer and presenter at numerous CLE, public, private industry, professional, and trade associations presentations. He serves in leadership roles in national and international organizations involved with computer and information technology law, privacy, and intellectual property and on the advisory board of legal publications. In addition, he has a technical background in computer programming and a B.S. in Accounting. For information about Alan's publications & lectures, please visit WWW.WERNICK.COM. Specialties: Technical background and work experience in computer programming and as a computer system operator, including work as a research assistant at The Ohio State University doing computer program development and consulting (as well as developing computer-based training courseware) and statistical analysis. Published writer and lecturer. Arbitrator/mediator.

  • Samuel Carvalho Gaudêncio

    Providing services: Business Law, Tax Law, Corporate Law, IT Law, Estate Planning Law, Startup Law

    Greater Chicago Area

    Summary: Samuel is the Founding Partner at Gaudêncio Advogados in São Paulo, Brazil, and Gaudencio Advogados LLP in New York, United States. He is also the Founder & CEO of Purple Iguana Investments M&A Advisory Firm | Equity Partners, LLC in Chicago, United States, and the VP of Descartáveis do Brasil S.A's board of directors. Additionally, he is the Co-Founder and VP of the board of directors at Qyon Holdings Ltda. and Qyon Capital, LLC. Currently residing in the United States, Samuel has extensive experience with clients and global transactions. Samuel has represented entrepreneurs, families, and Brazilian and American multinationals in significant domestic and international mergers and acquisitions operations in Brazil and the United States. His expertise includes commercial negotiations between Brazil, the United States, and China, corporate restructurings and global family successions, corporate and commercial mediations and arbitrations, pre-immigration and post-immigration tax planning, and tax administrative litigation. Samuel also has notable experience in the fields of technology, fintech, financial institutions, basic and agricultural industries. He serves on the boards of directors of companies in Brazil, the United States, and Commonwealth countries. As a tax specialist, Samuel has led important defenses before the Board of Tax Appeals of the Brazilian Internal Revenue Service and has managed several corporate and tax restructurings. He has extensive experience in wealth planning, particularly in post-M&A structuring (sell-side) for private clients. Samuel represents the interests of his clients on boards of directors and acts as a legal representative in Brazil for international clients. He is a member of the John Henry Wigmore Alumni Club of Northwestern University. Academic Background: J.D., 2003, Centro Universitário de João Pessoa Master's Degree in Tax Law, 2007, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo Ph.D. in Tax Law, 2014, Universidade de São Paulo Master of Laws (LLM), 2018, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law Executive Education in Mergers & Acquisitions, 2019, University of Chicago Booth School of Business Executive Education in Computer Science for Lawyers, 2022, Harvard Law School Publications: Samuel is the author of the book "Taxation of Securities" and co-author of the book "Mergers and Acquisitions: Legal Practice of M&A," published by IOB Sage do Brasil and LumenJuris. He has also contributed to several collective works on tax and corporate law. Hobbies: Aviation, mindfulness, reading, music, cooking, and technology.

  • Osarenoma Edieya

    Providing services: Legal Consulting, Corporate Law, Cybersecurity, IT Law, Tax Law, Consumer Law

    Chicago, IL

    Summary: I am an Alumnus of the University of Illinois College of Law. I have worked as a Senior Associate at a Corporate and Commercial Law firm and as contracts manager for a number of tech companies. My experience is unique and spans over 8 years in the legal profession working as an attorney and specializing in Contracts management and negotiation. I am a dedicated and goal driven Attorney that always endeavor to render excellent professional services to the best of my ability. I am also committed to taking advantage of every slight opportunity in developing my expertise, skills and ethics as a transactional Attorney and having in mind the general course, and benefit of clients and organization.

  • J. Peter Paredes

    Providing services: Intellectual Property Law, Copyright Law, IT Law, Trademark Law, Patent Law, Business Law, Corporate Law

    Chicago, IL

    Summary: My legal experience includes developing patent portfolios in a vast arena of technologies, conducting due diligence investigations for acquisition and licensing, conducting clearance and freedom-to-operate opinions for product development and commercialization, conducting patentability searches and opinions on new technologies, and conducting general intellectual property litigation. I advise and counsel clients IP protection/enforcement strategy and on general intellectual property matters to develop a comprehensive and cost-effective intellectual property strategy to be competitive in the marketplace. I draft and prosecute domestic and international patent applications in the fields of biotechnology, nanotechnology, medical devices, and mechanical arts, including genomics, peptides, cardiovascular stents, vascular grafts, diagnostic systems and methods, drug delivery systems, optical imaging systems, ultrasound imaging systems, catheter based imaging systems, vacuum deposition processes, nanoparticles, nanocomposites, MEMS, polymers, oxygenator systems, RFID systems, composite materials, orthopedic technologies, e-commerce, and business methods. I review and prepare license agreements, technology agreements, confidential and consulting transactions, clinical trial applications, and I advise clients on the same. I conduct IP litigation; I draft cease & desist letters; I prepare & analyze claim charts; I conduct mediations and settlement conferences. I oversee, manage, and train associate attorneys, law clerks, and summer interns, and conduct general administrative duties and client development strategies

  • Daliah Saper

    Providing services: Intellectual Property Law, Copyright Law, Entertainment Law, Corporate Law, IT Law, Business Law, Trademark Law

    Greater Chicago Area

    Summary: DALIAH SAPER has handled many high profile cases (including one she argued before the Illinois Supreme Court) and is regularly interviewed on national tv, radio, and in several publications including: Fox News, CNBC, ABC News, The Chicago Tribune, WGN Radio, NPR, and a slew of smaller websites. She has received the honor of being named a“Rising Star” for 15 consecutive years by Super Lawyers magazine, is recognized as a leading Media and Entertainment lawyer by Chambers and Partners, featured on the covers of TheXemplar magazine and Chicago Lawyer Magazine , profiled by the Chicago Law Bulletin, and has been nominated for the prestigious ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award. Most significantly, Daliah was named to Crain’s Chicago‘s 2017 list “60 Most Influential Women Lawyers,” which highlighted her “cutting-edge” internet and social media practice, and Law Bulletin Publishing Company’s 2012 list “40 Attorneys Under 40,” an incredibly competitive roster of accomplished attorneys compiled from thousands of highly qualified nominations. Daliah is an Adjunct Professor at Loyola University Chicago School of Law, teaching a Sports and Entertainment Law course. She has also served as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Illinois College of Law, teaching an Internet Law course. She is on the faculty of PLI, Practicing Law Institute, and has been selected by Harvard Law School’s Berkman Center for Internet & Society to be a member of Harvard’s new Online Media Legal Network (OMLN). In addition Daliah conducts Seminars at Saper Law on a monthly basis, and is a frequent lecturer, panelist, and instructor for organizations around the world. Please visit http://saperlaw.com/blog/attorneys/ to read the full bio.