Jeffrey N. Given - Chicago, IL
Attorney at The Sotos Law Firm, P.C.
Municipal Defense Lawyers in Chicago, IL
141 W. Jackson Blvd. #1240A Chicago, IL 60604
Chicago Municipal Defense Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Municipal Defense
- Civil Rights Defense
- Government Representation
- Employment Discrimination Defense
- Employee Internal Investigation
Litigation: 90%
Attorney Information
Overview
Jeff began his legal career at Kirkland & Ellis in Chicago, where he spent five years as an associate working on a wide variety of commercial and constitutional litigation, including several trials. After leaving K&E to start, grow and sell a successful entrepreneurial business, Jeff returned to law practice where he worked at the City of Chicago Law Department for ten years. For seven years he was the Chief Assistant responsible for managing all aspects of the City’s representation in litigation alleging misconduct by the Chicago Police Department. Beginning in 2008, he was of-counsel for James G. Sotos & Associates and in January 2012 was made a partner in the firm. Jeff has engaged in all aspects of complex, high-profile and high-exposure civil rights litigation, including extensive discovery and motion practice, trials and appeals, as well as risk management analysis and counseling for clients.
Education
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Legal Education
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Indiana University School of Law,
Bloomington,
Indiana, 1983
J.D.
Honors: Cum Laude
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Indiana University School of Law,
Bloomington,
Indiana, 1983
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Non Legal Education
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Carleton College,
Northfield,
Minnesota, 1978
B.A.
Honors: cum laude
Honors: With Distinction
Major: American Studies
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Carleton College,
Northfield,
Minnesota, 1978
Current Employment Position(s)
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Of Counsel
Past Positions
- City of Chicago, Law Department, Chief Assistant Corporate Counsel, 1997 - 2007
- Kirkland & Ellis, Litigation Associate, 1983 - 1988
Bar Admissions
- Illinois, 1983
- Indiana, 1983
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 1983
Other Affiliations
- Illinois State Bar Association
- Federal Bar Association
Contact
141 W. Jackson Blvd. #1240A
Chicago, IL 60604
Phone: 630-735-3315
Fax: 630-773-0980
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.jsotoslaw.com
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