Kelly M. Warner
Partner
Kelly M. Warner concentrates her practice in complex civil litigation and white collar corporate compliance. She has assisted in the representation of corporations and individuals in a wide range of industries in all phases of civil and criminal actions, from the initial investigation stage through trial in both state and federal court.
Ms. Warner's commercial cases include a multimillion-dollar insurance coverage dispute, which was resolved in favor of Schiff Hardin's policyholder client on the eve of trial. Ms. Warner has represented corporations and individuals in defamation, fraud, breach of contract, bankruptcy, trade secret, and securities fraud matters. She has also represented clients on appeal.
Ms. Warner's white collar and corporate compliance work includes representation of governmental entities and corporations in internal investigations, and in responding to Department of Justice (DOJ) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) investigations and following indictment through trial.
Publications
Editor:
American Bar Association Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section Corporate Counsel Committee Newsletter (Fall 2005, 2006)
American Bar Association Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section Corporate Counsel Committee Winter Survey (2005)
Pro Bono Activities
Ms. Warner is the former co-chair of the firm's legal clinic run in connection with Chicago Volunteer Legal Services (CVLS) and she remains an active volunteer providing legal services to indigent Chicago residents. Ms. Warner also serves as the Secretary of the Board of Chicago Volunteer Legal Services. In addition, she has served as a volunteer for First Defense Legal Aid, an organization that provides free representation to individuals who are in police custody but not yet charged with a crime, and the Constitutional Rights Foundation of Chicago's Lawyer in the Classroom program.
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
(J.D.,
2000)
Michigan State University
(B.A., Social Relations, with honors,
1996)
Professional Memberships
American Bar Association
Chicago Bar Association
Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
Board Member and Secretary
Civic and Charitable Memberships
Lincoln Park Zoo
Auxiliary Board Member
