Donald L. Mrozek
Donald L. Mrozek
Chairman Emeritus
He/Him
"I offer integrity, responsiveness, and unparalleled experience in dealing with law firm management, combinations with other firms, partner agreements, compensation, and succession planning issues."

Donald L. Mrozek
Chairman Emeritus
He/Him
"I offer integrity, responsiveness, and unparalleled experience in dealing with law firm management, combinations with other firms, partner agreements, compensation, and succession planning issues."
About Don
Don served as chairman of Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP from 1989 to 2015. Today, as leader of the firm's Consultant/Coach for the ProfessionSM Practice, he helps law firm leaders address complex business and management-related challenges and opportunities involved in effectively managing their firms.
He consults with attorneys and managing partners on forming new firms, combining firms through mergers and acquisitions, developing compensation systems and partner agreements, guiding senior partner transitions and retirements, strategic planning, and addressing ethical issues.
Don and the team also advise on governance and practice group structure, "enterprise risk management" for law firms, analysis and improvement of firm profitability, selecting and grooming successor leaders, and planning in the event of death or disability. He is available for professional coaching, arbitration and mediation of partner disputes, and acting as an expert witness in disputes involving lawyers.
Areas of Focus
Recognition
- The Best Lawyers in America©, Litigation – Insurance, 2020 – 2026; Litigation – Construction, 2018 – 2021
- Best Lawyers®, Chicago, Lawyer of the Year, Litigation – Insurance, 2023
- Illinois Super Lawyers, 2005 – 2025
- Leading Lawyers Magazine, Business Edition, Top 100 Leading Business Lawyers in Illinois, 2010
- DePaul University School of Law, Distinguished Alumni Award, 2010; Law Review Sapientia Award, 2009; Certificate of Appreciation Award, 1997; DePaul University Law Review, Editor
Credentials
Education
- DePaul University College of Law, JD, with honors, 1973
- Northwestern University, BSE, 1969
Bar Admissions
- Illinois
Court Admissions
- US Supreme Court
- US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
- Federal Trial Bar
- US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- US District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
- US District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
Thought Leadership
Presentations
Don has lectured on numerous legal and management topics to local, regional and national audiences at seminars sponsored by many organizations, including:
Law firm and law firm leader consulting and coaching:
- Co-Presenter, "Elevating Firm Growth: A Strategic Blueprint for Managing Partners," MPF Webinar Series: Building the Law Firm of the Future, February 19, 2025
- Co-Chair, Managing Partner Forum (MPF) Fall Symposium, Virtual Event, November 3, 2021
- Panelist, "State of the Legal Profession and Registrant Survey Results," Managing Partner Forum (MPF) Fall Symposium, Virtual Event, November 3, 2021
- Panelist, "A Big Picture Look at Succession Alternatives Assessing the Value of Your Law Firm: What’s it Really Worth?," Managing Partner Forum (MPF) Fall Symposium, Virtual Event, November 3, 2021
- Panelist, “Transitioning to Younger Partners,” Managing Partner Forum (MPF) Fall Symposium, Virtual Event, November 3, 2021
Event
In The News
- Media Coverage of the 16th Annual Legal Malpractice and Risk Management Conference, Mar 28, 2017
- Donald Mrozek Provides Perspective on Evaluating Law Firm Leaders, Mar 24, 2017
- Donald Mrozek Featured in Chicago Lawyer Cover Story on Importance of Law Firm Succession Planning, Mar 21, 2017
- Perspective on Managing a Law Firm Leadership Succession: Part II, Jan 13, 2017
- Mrozek Provides Perspective on Managing a Law Firm Leadership Succession, Dec 1, 2016
Press Releases
- 102 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2026 Editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch™, Aug 21, 2025
- 105 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2025 Editions of Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch, Aug 15, 2024
- 101 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2024 Editions of Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch, Aug 17, 2023
- Eighty-Seven Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2023 Editions of Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch, Aug 18, 2022
- Sixty-Seven Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2022 Edition of Best Lawyers, Aug 19, 2021
Webinar
Interests
Did you know...
Don likes to stay in shape – physically and mentally. He enjoys golfing, reading, and, for fun, watching sports.
Community/Civic Activities
- St. Rita, Board of Directors, 2015 – 2021
- Constitutional Rights Foundation Chicago, Board of Directors, 2004 – 2019; Vice Chairman, 2012 – 2019
- DePaul University College of Law, Dean's Council, 1990 – present; Chairman, 2011 – 2012
- El Valor, Tocar el Futuro, Civic Leadership Team, 1996 – 2008; Board of Directors, 2005 – 2008
- Hinsdale Hospital Foundation, Board of Trustees, 1997 – 2003
- Josephinum High School, Board of Directors, 1992 – 1998; Development Committee, Chairman, 1993 – 1995; Board of Directors, Chairman, 1995 – 1998
- American Cancer Society, Hoops for Life, Sponsor, 1989 – present; Certificate of Appreciation Award, 1997
- St. Rita High School, Valentine's Day Committee, Founding Member, 1990 – present; Co-Chairman, 1993; Chairman 1994
- DePaul University, Cornerstone Campaign, Law School Division, Vice Chairman, 1992
- Burr Ridge Meadows Improvement Association, Board of Directors; Elected Member, 1984 – 1986; Board of Directors, President, 1985 – 1986
- Infant Jesus of Prague, Fiscal Board, Elected Member, 1981 – 1983; President, 1983
Thought Leadership
Presentations
Don has lectured on numerous legal and management topics to local, regional and national audiences at seminars sponsored by many organizations, including:
Law firm and law firm leader consulting and coaching:
- Co-Presenter, "Elevating Firm Growth: A Strategic Blueprint for Managing Partners," MPF Webinar Series: Building the Law Firm of the Future, February 19, 2025
- Co-Chair, Managing Partner Forum (MPF) Fall Symposium, Virtual Event, November 3, 2021
- Panelist, "State of the Legal Profession and Registrant Survey Results," Managing Partner Forum (MPF) Fall Symposium, Virtual Event, November 3, 2021
- Panelist, "A Big Picture Look at Succession Alternatives Assessing the Value of Your Law Firm: What’s it Really Worth?," Managing Partner Forum (MPF) Fall Symposium, Virtual Event, November 3, 2021
- Panelist, “Transitioning to Younger Partners,” Managing Partner Forum (MPF) Fall Symposium, Virtual Event, November 3, 2021
Event
In The News
- Media Coverage of the 16th Annual Legal Malpractice and Risk Management Conference, Mar 28, 2017
- Donald Mrozek Provides Perspective on Evaluating Law Firm Leaders, Mar 24, 2017
- Donald Mrozek Featured in Chicago Lawyer Cover Story on Importance of Law Firm Succession Planning, Mar 21, 2017
- Perspective on Managing a Law Firm Leadership Succession: Part II, Jan 13, 2017
- Mrozek Provides Perspective on Managing a Law Firm Leadership Succession, Dec 1, 2016
Press Releases
- 102 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2026 Editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch™, Aug 21, 2025
- 105 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2025 Editions of Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch, Aug 15, 2024
- 101 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2024 Editions of Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch, Aug 17, 2023
- Eighty-Seven Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2023 Editions of Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch, Aug 18, 2022
- Sixty-Seven Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2022 Edition of Best Lawyers, Aug 19, 2021
Webinar
Don's Insights

Press Release
Aug 21, 2025
102 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2026 Editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch™

Press Release
Aug 15, 2024
105 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2025 Editions of Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch

Press Release
Aug 17, 2023
101 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2024 Editions of Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch

Press Release
Aug 19, 2021
Sixty-Seven Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2022 Edition of Best Lawyers

Press Release
Feb 18, 2020
Client Success: Hinshaw's Donald Mrozek Provides Strategic Advice to New Chicago Law Firm Boutique

Press Release
Aug 15, 2019
40 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in the 2020 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©

Press Release
Aug 15, 2018
43 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2019 Edition of Best Lawyers in America®

Press Release
Aug 15, 2017
43 Hinshaw Lawyers Named to 2018 Edition of Best Lawyers in America®

In The News
Mar 28, 2017
Media Coverage of the 16th Annual Legal Malpractice and Risk Management Conference