Atty. Michael Chen

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.

Chicago Chicago 16 yrs experience 16 year
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Profile Summary

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). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Chen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Chen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Intellectual Property

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

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael Chen

Where is Michael Chen's law office located?
Michael Chen's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Kirkland & Ellis LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Chen handle?
Michael Chen focuses on ip, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Michael Chen practiced law?
Michael Chen has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Michael Chen go to law school?
Michael Chen earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (B.A. Biological, 2006).
How can I contact Michael Chen for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
New York University School of Law
- 2009
B.A. Biological
Cornell University
- 2006

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2010
Illinois
Admitted: 2012

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