Michael Brody

Mr. Brody received a bachelor's degree in economics and political science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1980. He attended the University of Chicago Law School, where he graduated with honors in 1983 and was selected a member of Order of the Coif. He was a Comment Editor on the Law Review. After graduating from law school, Mr. Brody clerked for the Hon. Antonin Scalia, on the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.

Mr. Brody joined Jenner & Block in 1984 and was named a partner in 1991. He has represented clients at all levels of the state and federal courts. His commercial litigation practice has included the defense of class actions, securities, commercial torts, and contract disputes. He has also represented clients in criminal, civil rights, and election law matters. He has served as a Chair of the Representation of Indigents Committee of the Seventh Circuit Bar Association since 1993.

Mr. Brody lives in Evanston with his wife, Elizabeth Ester, and their children, Peter and Patrick.