Michael C. Stephenson
Michael C. Stephenson
Partner
He/Him
"As former government lawyers, my team and I take great pride in defending government entities and their employees in litigation."
Michael C. Stephenson
Partner
He/Him
"As former government lawyers, my team and I take great pride in defending government entities and their employees in litigation."
About Michael
A litigation lawyer, Michael handles high-exposure civil rights matters and employment cases in state and federal courts, representing government entities and their employees. His work includes defending state and local municipalities, state’s attorneys, police officers, school districts, and teachers in cases involving Section 1983, reverse convictions, constitutional violations, malicious prosecution, and willful and wanton conduct. Michael also represents and advises contractors in complex legal matters, such as breach of contract, fraud, commercial torts, and business partner disputes.
Areas of Focus
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Experience
- Obtained an appellate court decision affirming summary judgment for a client, forcing the defendant to sell the business property to the client.
- Secured two summary judgment wins for a former assistant state’s attorney in a reverse conviction case, based on absolute prosecutorial immunity.
- Led an evidentiary hearing resulting in sanctions against the defendant, including striking all of the defendant’s affirmative pleadings and awarding attorney's fees, after proving the defendant fabricated evidence.
Recognition
- Chicago-Kent College of Law at Illinois Institute of Technology, Order of the Coif
Credentials
Education
- Chicago-Kent College of Law at Illinois Institute of Technology, JD, magna cum laude, 2014
- University of Iowa, BA, 2011
Bar Admissions
- Illinois
Court Admissions
- US District Court for the Central District of Illinois
- US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar
- US District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
Thought Leadership
Press Release
- Hinshaw Elects Eleven New Partners in Seven Offices, Jan 2, 2024
Interests
Did you know...
Michael takes every opportunity to spend time with his wife and daughter.
Thought Leadership
Press Release
- Hinshaw Elects Eleven New Partners in Seven Offices, Jan 2, 2024
Michael's Insights
Press Release
Jan 2, 2024
Press Release
Jan 2, 2024
