Richard J. Hoskins is an experienced litigator and trial lawyer, especially in the fields of intellectual property, antitrust, trade regulation and commercial litigation.

He has litigated and successfully tried a large number of complex jury and non-jury cases in federal courts around the country, involving patent infringement, antitrust violations, trade secrets and unfair competition. He also counsels extensively in the antitrust and intellectual property fields.

Mr. Hoskins is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation, and Senior Lecturer at Northwestern University School of Law. He has published in a variety of legal journals and has been a frequent speaker at legal forums.

Publications

"Antitrust Law," Chapter in Illinois Municipal Law, Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education (1984, 1987, 1990, 1994, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2006)

"Presenting the Defendant's Case," Chapter in Illinois Civil Practice, Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education (1982, 1987, 1989, 1991, 1993, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2002, 2003, 2006)

"Antitrust Law and Intellectual Property Licensing: An Overview," Understanding the Intellectual Property License, Practising Law Institute (August 2004)

"Antitrust Analysis of Joint Ventures and Competitor Collaborations: A Primer for the Corporate Lawyer," University of Miami Business Law Review (2002)

Book Review: Building Franchise Relationships: A Guide to Anticipating Problems, Resolving Conflicts, and Representing Clients, 17 Franchise Law Journal 61 (Fall 1997)

American Institute of Architects Guide to Chicago, (contributor) Harcourt Brace (1993)

"The Original Separation of Church and State in America," II. Journal of Law and Religion 221 (1984)

"The Boulder Revolution in Municipal Antitrust Law, 70 Illinois Bar Journal 684 (1982)

Book Review: On Being a Christian and A Lawyer (Thomas L. Shaffer), 68 American Bar Association Journal 598 (1982)

Book Review: United States Attorney (Whitney North Seymour Jr.), 63 American Bar Association Journal 1442 (1977)

Speeches and Presentations

Mr. Hoskins has been a guest lecturer in antitrust law at Yale, UCLA, and the University of Miami Law Schools, and has presented papers on antitrust law at the Institute for the Study of Mergers & Acquisitions. He has also made presentations to the Chicago Bar Association, the Illinois State Bar Association, and the Illinois Municipal League.
 

Pro Bono Activities

Mr. Hoskins has served on the Federal Defender Panel and been involved in various criminal and civil cases, including those involving religious freedom and other First Amendment issues. He has also served in various capacities with the Anglican Communion and the Episcopal Church, including the Standing Commission on Constitution and Canons, and Chancellor of the Diocese of Chicago.
 

Previous Experience

Mr. Hoskins is a former Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Criminal Division, and began his career with Davis Polk & Wardwell in New York.
 

Awards and Honors

Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL)

Fellow, American Bar Foundation

Illinois Super Lawyers — Intellectual Property; Litigation

AV Rated — Martindale-Hubbell

Robert Childres Memorial Award for Excellence in Teaching; Outstanding First-Year Course Professor; Dean's Teaching Award, Northwestern University School of Law