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| Selected by peers as a Leading Lawyer in: | Extensive Experience in: |
| Commercial Litigation | Employment Litigation |
| Antitrust & Trade Regulation | |
| ADR/Mediation | |
| ERISA | |
| Insurance Coverage |
Alan Greene is an experienced litigator and business counselor, concentrating his practice in the areas of commercial litigation, employment, environmental and antitrust and trade regulation law.
During his 35 years of practice, Mr. Greene has represented clients before federal and state courts, administrative agencies and arbitration panels. He handles matters involving restrictive covenants/non-compete agreements, trade secrets, employment discrimination, contracts, business torts, antitrust, trade regulation, environmental law, bankruptcy, insurance coverage and ERISA disputes, unfair competition, manufacturer/distributor relationships, securities matters and constitutional law.
Notable Cases and Results:
Mr. Greene's representative matters include:
Ongoing representation of a manufacturer in defense of multiple Superfund lawsuits in Illinois and related environmental administrative proceedings.
Ongoing representation of a corporation in actions in England and Australia against former employees and their relatives on embezzlement charges and related coverage dispute with the insurer, leading to substantial recoveries from former employees and insurer.
Defense of a corporation in an age discrimination case brought in Wisconsin by a former employee who was let go during a reduction in force, resulting in jury verdict for client.
Defense of a university in an age discrimination case in Illinois by a professor who did not receive tenure, resulting in jury verdict for client.
Representation of a client before an administrative agency, resulting in a decision against competitor attempting to replace client as owner/operator of a trade show.
Prosecution and defense of numerous disputes between employers and employees/independent agents involving contractual and statutory claims regarding trade secrets, non-compete, non-solicitation of customers, and non-pirating of employees provisions, including hearings on motions for temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions.
Defense of social welfare agency in age discrimination case brought before the Illinois Human Rights Commission by a former employee, resulting in ruling for client following an evidentiary hearing before administrative law judge.
Defense of corporation against claims of race and age discrimination brought by discharged chief union steward in Illinois, resulting in summary judgment for client.
Representation of former employee in Michigan against corporation claiming former employee was not entitled to post-employment payments, resulting in dismissal on the basis of lack of personal jurisdiction and favorable settlement of related lawsuit by client in Italy.
Representation of individual in bench trial in Illinois on malpractice claims against his former attorney.
Defense of food manufacturer in several cases brought by terminated distributors and companies turned down as prospective distributors alleging antitrust violations under Section 1 of the Sherman Act and breaches of contract, resulting in summary judgment motions granted in favor of client.
Representation of individual in bench trial in Illinois on breach of fiduciary duty and malpractice claims against trustee/attorney.
Prosecution of NASD arbitration claim for an individual investor against brokerage house for mishandling of the individual's account, resulting in a substantial settlement for the client.
Defense of legal services provider in disability discrimination case brought before the Illinois Human Rights Commission by former employee, resulting in ruling on motion for client by administrative law judge.
Defense of broker against charges brought by NASD, resulting in reduced sanctions against broker.
Defense of bank against antitrust claims under Sections 1 and 2 of the Sherman Act brought by unsuccessful bidder on government program, resulting in ruling for client on motion to dismiss.
Representation of medical products manufacturer in arbitration involving distribution, contract, accounting and foreign exchange issues. Unanimous decision by three arbitrators in favor of client on all issues following more than 100 days of evidentiary hearings. Ruling upheld by state trial and appellate courts on all issues.
Representation of manufacturer/seller in federal criminal investigation and class actions lawsuits alleging antitrust violations, resulting in U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Illinois Brick prohibiting claims by indirect purchasers of products.
Representation of manufacturers and associations in multiple trials and administrative hearings in several states regarding environmental and constitutional issues arising from government regulation of products, and drafting of related alternative model legislation.
Defense of electronics manufacturer against price fixing claims by retailer. Jury trial in Pennsylvania resulted in a hung jury, followed by favorable settlement for client.
Bar Admissions:
Illinois (1969)
U.S. District Courts, Northern (including Federal Trial Bar) (1969) and Central (1996) Districts of Illinois
U.S. District Courts, Eastern (1997) and Western (2004) Districts of Wisconsin
U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan (2002)
U.S. Courts of Appeals, Second (1985), Fifth (1997), Sixth (2003), Seventh (1981), and Ninth (1975) Circuits
Date of Birth: 1945
Law School: Harvard Law School, J.D., 1969
Undergraduate School: University of Wisconsin, B.B.A., 1966
Undergraduate School Honors/Involvement: with honors
Employment History:
Mr. Greene joined Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP in March 2005. Previously he was a partner for 15 years in the Chicago office of Michael Best & Friedrich (formerly Schwartz & Freeman). In addition, he spent 20 years with the law firm of Chadwell & Kayser, Ltd., first as an associate and then as a partner and officer of the firm.
He is a member of the Chicago Bar Association (Professional Responsibility and Judicial Evaluation Committees), the Illinois State Bar Association and the American Bar Association. Additionally, Mr. Greene is a member of the Litigation Forensics Board of the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts.
Community Involvement:
Mr. Greene has been active in many areas of his community. He is a lifetime board member and past president of the Council for Jewish Elderly, and is currently a board member of the Hillels of Illinois Governing Commission. Mr. Greene also is a member of the President's Council of Regents of Loyola University Chicago.
He is a past member, president and chair of the contract negotiation team of Highland Park School District 108's Board of Education. Additionally, Mr. Greene is a past officer and board member of Congregation Solel. In addition, he is a past board member of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago.
Legal Lectures:
Mr. Greene regularly speaks on business counseling and commercial litigation topics. He has recently delivered:
Multiple presentations on damages in employment discrimination cases, and mock trials on the examination of expert valuation and damages witnesses for the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts.
Multiple presentations on manufacturer/distributor relationships, pricing, promotions and related antitrust and trade regulation issues.
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