Profile
Kyle focuses his practice on a range of commercial litigation matters in both state and federal court, with an emphasis on the commodities and derivatives industries as well as blockchain, prediction markets, contract disputes, breach of fiduciary duty, partnership disputes, employment litigation, and consumer class action defense. He also counsels proprietary trading firms, investment advisors, venture investors, and banks regarding regulatory and compliance matters. He is also regularly involved in defending members and member firms before CFTC, NFA, SEC and FINRA.
In addition to his courtroom advocacy, Kyle helps clients anticipate and prevent problems from becoming major disputes. He is dedicated to understanding his clients’ businesses in order to provide practical, cost-efficient strategies for identifying and pursuing their goals.
In addition, Kyle volunteers his time representing pro se litigants through the Northern District of Illinois and pro bono clients in all areas of the arts through Lawyers for the Creative Arts. Kyle also serves as the pro bono co-coordinator of Greenberg Traurig’s Chicago office.
Concentrations
- Commercial litigation and arbitration
- Broker-dealers and investment advisers
- Commodities and securities litigation and arbitration
- Disclosure, regulatory, investigations, and enforcement matters
- Financial regulatory and compliance
- Financial services litigation
תחומי התמחות
ניסיון מקצועי
- Represented investment advisory firms and their principals in SEC enforcement action in the N.D. of Illinois alleging material misrepresentations and breaches of fiduciary duty in connection with a short volatility options trading strategy that resulted in over $1 billion in investor losses, resulting in settlement.
- Represented pharmaceutical company in high-stakes breach of contract case, resulting in a settlement.
- Represented corporation in high-stakes antitrust litigation through trial, in Northern District of California, resulting in a jury decision of no liability.
- Represented several clients in responding to requests from SEC, CFTC, CME, and NFA.
- Represented manufacturer against a vendor regarding a breach of contract over the sale of semiconductor chips.
- Represented Introducing Broker against trader in federal court regarding claims against the trader of fraud and violation of the Commodity Exchange Act.
- Represented company against its third-party marketing agency regarding breach of contract.
- Represented minority shareholders in partnership dispute against the manager of an Illinois LLC, resulting in favorable settlement after a trial on breach of fiduciary duty claims.
- Represented Introducing Broker in National Futures Association matter against claims of failure to maintain complete records and failure to supervise, resulting in settlement.
- Represented pro bono client through trial regarding discrimination and retaliation claims under Title VII, resulting in a jury award of $1.75 Million.
- Represented the City of Chicago through trial regarding Section 1983 claims, resulting in a jury decision of no liability.
- Represented a manufacturer of medical devices in a products liability suit alleging negligent design, manufacture, and sale of a surgical warming device.
- Represented company in large contract dispute regarding the sale of over 300 mortgage securities, and was granted motion for summary judgment.
הישגים ותפקידי מפתח
- Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, “Ones to Watch”
- Commercial Litigation, 2023-2024 and 2026
- Mass Tort Litigation/ Class Actions - Defendants, 2026
- Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Illinois Super Lawyers, “Rising Star,” 2016-2023
- Recipient, United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and the Chicago Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, Award for Excellence in Pro Bono Service, 2018
- Member, Emerging Leaders Council, Good Sports, 2014-Present
- President, 2018-2022
- Guitarist, Band Named 2018 Champion of Law Rocks
- Adjunct Professor, Loyola University School of Law - Trial Advocacy, 2015-2021
- Member, Chicago Bar Association, 2014-Present
- Member, Federal Bar Association, 2015-Present
הכשרה מקצועית וכישורי שפה
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J.D., cum laude, Loyola University Chicago School of Law
- Recipient, “National Champion” Award, American Bar Association Criminal Justice Trial Competition
- Recipient, “National Champion” Award, William Daniel National Trial Competition
- Recipient, “Best Advocate,” National Civil Trial Competition
- International School of Business and Economics, Beijing, China
- B.S., Business Administration, Robert Morris University
- Illinois
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar
- U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois