Shelley L. Merkin
Associate
Shelley L. Merkin litigates in a variety of areas at the trial and appellate levels in state and federal courts across the country. She represents clients ranging in size from multinational corporations to individuals.
Her experience includes commercial litigation, appeals, and alternate dispute resolution, on both the plaintiff and defendant sides, and has involved:
- Contract disputes
- Business torts
- Patents
- Trademarks
- Reinsurance
- Product liability
Pro Bono Activities
Ms. Merkin serves as a guardian ad litem in guardianship proceedings through Chicago Volunteer Legal Services (CVLS).
Education
University of Michigan Law School(J.D., 2007)Law Clerk — Office of the Illinois Attorney General
Washington University in St. Louis(B.A., Psychology and Political Science, 2004)Pi Sigma Alpha
Professional Memberships
American Bar Association
Chicago Bar Association
Civic and Charitable Memberships
Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
Junior Board Member