A former Assistant U.S. Attorney, Abe helps clients navigate their most pressing and complex legal challenges.
Abe divides his current practice between sensitive investigations and high-stakes litigation. He regularly represents clients during both internal and government investigations, as well as government enforcement actions. Abe also represents clients in complex business disputes and commercial litigation matters, including those involving antitrust and class action claims. He has obtained exceptional results for clients at all phases of litigation—from highly favorable pre-suit resolutions through fully successful jury trials. Abe has significant experience in a variety of industries, including technology, manufacturing, transportation, and healthcare.
After beginning his legal career with a federal clerkship—an opportunity that gave him a front row seat to judicial decision making—Abe handled class action lawsuits, antitrust cases, and other high-stakes litigation matters at a leading global law firm before accepting a role in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois in Chicago. While at DOJ, he had first-chair responsibility for investigations and government enforcement actions, including under the False Claims Act and federal civil rights laws, as well as for defensive litigation matters on behalf of federal agencies.
As an AUSA, Abe worked directly with FBI agents and other investigators and gained first-chair jury trial experience. Notable examples include defending the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in a federal jury trial (receiving a unanimous defense verdict in under three hours); investigating and filing a landmark civil rights suit against the Chicago Cubs, alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act at Wrigley Field (which resulted in a consent decree providing unprecedented access for wheelchair users at the stadium); and defending the U.S. Department of Education in a high-profile case brought by the Chicago Teachers Union.
Abe’s experience inside a U.S. Attorney’s Office offers significant advantages to firm clients: he has a deep understanding of DOJ, and he knows how to identify pathways and implement strategies for successful resolution as quickly as possible. After nearly five years in one of the most highly regarded U.S. Attorney’s Offices in the country, Abe is an experienced advisor trusted both by clients and DOJ attorneys alike.
Clients appreciate Abe’s insider knowledge, his skill and experience in the courtroom, and his ability to track every detail of a complex matter. Known as a diligent communicator and thoughtful counselor, Abe impresses upon clients that their cases truly are a joint venture. He’s also known for always keeping his eye on the big picture and desired result: Abe is adept at defusing conflicts and avoiding unnecessary distractions in litigation so that matters can be resolved quickly, efficiently, and in the client’s best interests.