About
Richard Bradshaw Kapnick is a highly experienced lawyer based in Chicago, Illinois, specializing in personal injury, criminal defense, and family law. With over 20 years of experience, he is dedicated to achieving the best possible outcome for his clients. Richard is also actively involved in his community, volunteering his time and legal expertise to help those in need. If you are in need of a knowledgeable and experienced lawyer in the Chicago area, Richard Bradshaw Kapnick is the attorney to call.
Legal Issues
- Business Law
- Securities Law
- Criminal Law
- Trials
- Shareholder Derivative Demands and Suits
- Securities Litigation and SEC Enforcement
- Internal Investigations
- Securities Enforcement
Certificates
No Certifications
Languages
Accepted Jurisdictions
U.S. District Court, N.D. of Illinois - Trial Bar
Since 1992
U.S. District Court, S.D. of New York
Illinois
Since 1982
U.S. District Court, N.D. of Illinois - General
Since 1982
2nd Circuit
U.S. District Court, E.D. of Wisconsin
U.S. Supreme Court
7th Circuit
U.S. District Court, C.D. of Illinois
Wisconsin
New York
Since 1993
Experience
- Counsel
Katten & Temple LLP.
2014 - Partner
Sidley Austin LLP
1989 - Law clerk to Hon. John Paul Stevens, Assoc. Justice
United States Supreme Court
1984 - Law Clerk to Justice Seymour Simon
Illinois Supreme Court
1982
Education
The University of Chicago Law School
J.D. (1982) Graduation year: 1977
Wadham College, Oxford University
M. Phil. (1980) | International RelationsGraduation year: 1978
Stanford University
B.A. | Political Science and EconomicsGraduation year: 1973
Associations
Advisory Board of the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research
has membership2000 - Current
Advisory Board of the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research
has membership1999 - Current
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Trustee1994 - Current
Cabrini Green Legal Aid Clinic
Board and Advisory Board has membership1990 - 2004
National Immigrant Justice Center
Volunteer attorney1987 - 2004
Leadership Greater Chicago
Fellow1989 - 1990
