News
2.24.25
David Chizewer Quoted in “High Court Finds FCC’s E-Rate Subject to False Claims Act” After Goldberg Kohn Team Prevails Before the U.S. Supreme Court
Experience
- During the COVID pandemic, represented a Fortune 25 national bank in a FINRA arbitration matter involving allegations of wrongful termination, among other claims. After 15 days of trial, defeated the wrongful termination claim through various witness examinations.
- Defended tenant manufacturer in breach of commercial lease action involving claims for millions in damages. Initially, through artful examination of lease terms, disposed of several claims diminishing potential liability. Then, after a five-day trial, obtained attorneys’ fees and costs for client—encompassing all trial fees and costs and sizable portion of litigation fees and costs.
Credentials
Education
- Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, J.D., 2008
– cum laude
– Order of the Coif
- Arizona State University, B.S., Marketing, 2004
– summa cum laude
Admissions
- California (2008)
- Illinois (2017)
- United States Supreme Court
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- U.S District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
- U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
- U.S District Court for the Southern District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Professional Activities
- Illinois State Bar Association
- California Lawyers Association
- DuPage Symphony Orchestra, Board of Directors Member
- Chicago Appleseed Center for Fair Courts, Board of Directors Member