Atty. Michael Chen
Michael Chen is a lawyer practicing advertising, intellectual property. Michael received a B.A. degree from Cornell University in 2006, and has been licensed for 16 years.
Advertising & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 16+ Years Experience
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About Michael Chen at a Glance
Michael Chen is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on ip and entertainment. Admitted to practice in New York (2010) and Illinois (2012). Educated at New York University School of Law (J.D., 2009) and Cornell University (B.A. Biological, 2006). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Chen
- Michael Chen is a lawyer practicing advertising, intellectual property
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Cornell University in 2006, and has been licensed for 16 years
- Michael practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Chicago, IL
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Michael Chen's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Chen handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Intellectual Property in Chicago
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Entertainment & Sports Law in Chicago
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose Michael Chen
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael Chen's practice in the field of ip and entertainment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Chen brings 16+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York and Illinois, Michael Chen can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering ip and entertainment, Michael Chen can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Michael Chen attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Michael Chen Handles in Chicago
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