M. Richard Daley

Well-rounded attorney with over 10 years of experience in many phases of litigation. Proven track record of building, winning, and/or efficiently resolving cases. Elite intuition of the intricacies, nuances, and unquieted areas of law, and top-tier ability to craft persuasive oral arguments and written positions in both well-settled areas of law and issues of first impression. I meet clients' needs with best-in-class legal representation and consistent communication.

• Moot Court Best Oral Advocate;
• Moot Court Best Petitioner Brief (separate competitions);
• Book Award in Contracts (82 students); and
• Book Award in Criminal Law (82 students).

• Natural leadership and mentor mentality;
• Inherent drive to improve firm efficiency and consistency;
• Team-oriented yet independent;
• High-functioning under stress; and
• Creative problem solver.

I have a proven record of excellence in both oral and written presentation of legal arguments. I passed the Bar Exam without taking a prep course (although I'd definitely take one if I had to do it again!). In the 8 arbitrations I first-chaired, I achieved a full defense award in 7 of them, and a very favorable award in the 8th (and at least half of them were cases with which I had to familiarize myself in approximately 48 hours). I have an innate tendency to mentor and train newer attorneys. I bring results, efficiency, leadership, morale, trust, and often breakfast tacos to every team of which I am a part. All I ask in return is healthy communication with regard to shared goals.

• Multiple certifications in both WestLaw (Next) and LexisNexis, which is an ongoing process as they are constantly evolving; and
• Various certifications concerning safe handling of confidential digital information.