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Scott F. Hessell, Associate
Mr. Hessell joined Sperling & Slater in 2006. Mr. Hessell has represented clients in complex commercial disputes nationwide before federal and state courts as well as arbitration tribunals. Prior to joining Sperling & Slater, he worked four years as a litigation associate at the Chicago office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. After law school, Mr. Hessell worked as a law clerk for the Honorable Karen LeCraft Henderson in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. At the University of Michigan, Mr. Hessell was an accomplished college debater, reaching the semi-finals of the National Debate Tournament twice and winning the American Debate Association National Championship.
Education
J.D. with Honors, University of Chicago Law School, 2001
B.A. in Political Science, University of Michigan, 1997
Representative Matters
Complex Class Action Litigation
Mr. Hessell had primary case management responsibility for a number of purported statewide and nationwide product liability class actions in federal and state courts and before the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation. Among other pretrial motions practice, he successfully argued a motion to dismiss a class action in Texas state court.
Arbitration
Mr. Hessell has participated in two arbitration trials before the American Arbitration Association. He was part of a legal team that successfully litigated ownership claims to the General Motors Building against Donald Trump and his affiliates on behalf of Conseco, Inc.
ERISA/Pension Fund Litigation
Mr. Hessell represented a Carpenters Union Pension Fund as plaintiff pursuing ERISA, civil RICO, Breach of Fiduciary Duty, Securities Act, and other claims against a former trustee and numerous other defendants who allegedly conspired to illegally influence the Pension Fund’s decision to invest in a real estate development in Northwest Indiana.
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Scott F. Hessell
312-641-3200
shessell@sperling-law.com
Sperling & Slater
55 West Monroe Street
Suite 3200
Chicago, Illinois 60603
312-641-3200
fax: 312-641-6492
info@sperling-law.com
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