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Jean French

Centennial,CO

Summary


Seasoned Commercial Litigation Attorney with extensive experience in defending complex legal actions, including premises liability, product liability, property damage, and construction-related disputes in Illinois and Colorado. Legal experience in Chicago included handling medical malpractice, subrogation, toxic torts, civil rights, and both plaintiff and defense work in the personal injury arena. Adept in Torts, Mediation, Arbitration, Public Speaking, and Legal Writing.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Attorney

Cozen O'Connor
05.2015 - Current

Defended high stakes commercial litigation cases, with an emphasis on premises liability, auto, product liability, property and damage and construction disputes. Provided strategic legal advice to clients, ensuring favorable outcomes in complex cases. Managed all phases of litigation to conclusion.

Adjunct Professor

University of Illinois, Chicago Law School
08.2013 - 05.2015

Taught Advanced Appellate Advocacy, preparing students for successful participation in school-wide Moot Court Competitions. Developed course materials and delivered lectures on legal writing, oral arguments, and appellate procedure.

Associate

Gunty & McCarthy
06.2002 - 05.2015

Managed a diverse caseload of civil litigation matters. Responsible for personal injury defense, product liability, property damage, toxic tort and construction matters from case assignment through final resolution. Defended general liability matters on behalf of Fortune 500 Companies.

Education

J.D. -

University Illinois Chicago Law School
Chicago, Illinois

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of Illinois, Urbana - Champaign
Urbana, IL

Accomplishments

    Member of Colorado Bar Association, Colorado Women’s Bar Association, Colorado Defense Lawyers Association, and Illinois State Bar Association. Mentor for law students at University of Denver Sturm Law School. DECA Judge at Cherry Creek High School. Mock trial advisor at Lyons Township High School. Served as an Arbitrator for Cook County Mandatory Arbitration. Served as Chicago Bar Association Investigator for Judicial Evaluation Committee. Pleasantdale School District 107 Strategic Planning Team Member. Participant on DuPage Rail Task Force. Volunteer in various animal rescue groups. Volunteer coach in recreational softball, soccer and t-ball.

Timeline

Staff Attorney

Cozen O'Connor
05.2015 - Current

Adjunct Professor

University of Illinois, Chicago Law School
08.2013 - 05.2015

Associate

Gunty & McCarthy
06.2002 - 05.2015

J.D. -

University Illinois Chicago Law School

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of Illinois, Urbana - Champaign
Jean French