todd c. jacobs

Todd Jacobs brings to the firm over 30 years of experience in successfully resolving high-stakes commercial disputes. He has been lead counsel to some of the most sophisticated legal consumers in America in their most sensitive matters, from New York to California. Todd has significant experience in complex litigation matters ranging from insurance, to mass torts, to class actions, to insolvency matters. He is perhaps best known for being the architect of comprehensive, efficient and effective defense strategies in bet-the-company litigation and for having the trial acumen, if necessary, to see such strategies through to judgment.

A go-to litigator, Todd’s current caseload includes many cases routinely in the headlines including high-stakes insurance coverage disputes pertaining to sexual abuse, environmental contamination claims, class action litigation, and intellectual property matters. He also has particular expertise in disputes involving emerging or complex technologies, including on behalf of some of the best known technology providers in the world.

As the former Chicago managing partner for two leading litigation firms - one a multi-office international firm and the other a boutique - Todd possesses an unparalleled understanding of the Chicago legal market. He has also for more than two decades been a member of the Northern District of Illinois’ Trial Bar and represented numerous pro bono clients at the Court’s request including through jury trials.