Profile
Kyle is a seasoned and skilled litigator who represents clients in high-stakes business disputes in both federal and state courts. He has successfully guided clients through mediations, arbitrations, trials, and appeals, earning a reputation for clear strategy, meticulous preparation, and courtroom effectiveness.
Clients describe Kyle as “widely regarded for his ability to quickly grasp complex issues and navigate interpersonal dynamics” and as “fiercely devoted.” They value not only his results but also his exceptional client service.
Kyle’s practice reflects not only a dedication to winning results but also a focus on building lasting client relationships grounded in trust, responsiveness, and collaboration.
Credentials
Kyle graduated magna cum laude from Colgate University with a bachelor’s degree and earned his law degree from Boston University School of Law. During law school, Kyle served as a judicial extern for the Honorable Anne Claire Williams (Ret.) of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.
Kyle is admitted to practice in the State of Illinois, the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, and in the Northern District of Illinois.
Representative Experience
With a record of successfully representing clients across a variety of cases, Kyle has the following notable business and litigation experiences:
- Achieved trial and appellate victory for client in breach of contract / breach of guaranty case in Illinois state court; Wood River LLC, et al. v. SFA Holdings, No. 2018-MR-001624
- Successfully obtained dismissal of over 40 cases throughout Illinois relating to opioid supply practices as counsel for McKesson Corporation
- Successfully obtained summary judgment in breach of contract case, achieving complete victory for clients in Cooper, et al. v. Primero Cuarenta, et al., No. 2023-L-12011
- Oasis Shareholder Recovery, et al. v. D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P. et al., Nos. 2018 L 152 and 2018 CH 969, Circuit Court of Lake County, Illinois (represented various private equity entities in breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duties dispute)
- Schwan’s Co. v. Conagra Brands, Inc. et al., No. 20-CV-2157 (D. Minn. 2020) (representing Conagra in employment and trade secrets dispute)
- SAI v. Wolfram, et al., (N.D. Ill. 2021) (representing SAI in trade secrets, breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duties dispute)
- Serves as business and litigation counsel for HAS Capital LLC
- Serves as business and litigation counsel for Concord Family Services, Inc.
Awards and Recognition
In 2025, Kyle was named one of the Top 40 Under Forty Illinois attorneys to watch by Law Bulletin Media.
Kyle has also been recognized as a Rising Star in business litigation for several consecutive years (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) by Super Lawyers, an accolade awarded to just 2.5% of Illinois attorneys under the age of 40.
News, Publications, & Presentations
Kyle regularly shares insights on corporate governance, shareholder disputes, and complex business litigation through writing and speaking engagements:
Contributor, “Recent Developments in Business Divorce Litigation 2025,” Business Divorce Subcommittee of the ABA Business Law Section Committee on Business and Corporate Litigation, August 2025
Co-Presenter, “Books and Records Requests: Strategies, Challenges, and Statutory Pitfalls,” Chicago Bar Association’s Committee on Complex Ownership Disputes and Business Divorces, November 12, 2024
Co-Presenter, “The Anatomy of a Business Divorce Case: Common Issues, Theories, and Themes,” Chicago Bar Association’s Committee on Complex Ownership Disputes and Business Divorces, December 13, 2022
Author, “Illinois’ Unique Approach to the Corporate Attorney-Client Privilege,” The Chicago Litigation Blog, June 9, 2020
Author, “Avoiding Pyrrhic Victories: How to Preserve Third-Party Contribution Claims,” The Chicago Litigation Blog, February 20, 2020
Author, “Necessary Stays: What happens when a necessary party in a multi-party Illinois case files for bankruptcy?” The Chicago Litigation Blog, January 21, 2020