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also known as Ben Kailin, Benjamin P. Kailin
I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1998, with a B.A. in Sociology, (with high honors in the major); Behavioral Science and Law, (with honors in the major); and a Certificate in Integrated Liberal Studies. After graduating from college, I stayed in Madison, where I served as a public school teacher for students with profound disabilities. After teaching for three years, I decided to pursue law school to address many of the social issues I observed as an educator. In 2004 was awarded a law degree from Case Western Reserve School of Law, with a Certificate in Civil Litigation.
During law school, I was a student mentor in Big Buddies, where I mentored and tutored a middle school student from East Cleveland and was also an instructor for the Street Law Program. I served as a clinical intern with the Milton A. Kramer Law Clinic Center. During the summers of 2002 and 2003, I was a legal extern for the U.S. Department of Education in the Office for Civil Rights. In my final year of law school, I was a judicial extern for the Honorable Judge John M. Manos in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio. I was also president of the Jewish Law Students Association and a Trustee on the Board of Trustees for the Hillel Foundation of Case Western Reserve University.
After becoming licensed, I began my legal career as an Assistant Public Guardian for Cook County, where I represented abused and neglected minors in Circuit Court. In 2007, I transitioned into the private sector and worked for a boutique employment law litigation firm in Chicago. I represented clients in state and federal court, the EEOC, the Illinois Court of Claims, the Illinois Department of Human Rights and the Human Rights Commission, and the Chicago Commission on Human Relations. I also worked on a number of large commercial litigation cases. In 2012, Billy and I formed FirmEquity.
I am a pro bono attorney for Lawyers’ Committee for Better Housing, Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law,The Pro Bono Center for Disability and Elder Law, and serve on the board of Keshet, an organization devoted to providing recreational and educational opportunities for children with developmental disabilities.
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444 North Wabash, Fifth Floor, Chicago, IL, 60611
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Posted by Ken M. | May 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Malibu Media Lawsuit
I was extremely fortunate to have found Ben Kailin and Firm Equity after being named in a Malibu Media Lawsuit. After contacting a few other law firms, I felt Ben seemed to really understand how to deal with Malibu Media. He took on my case and was able to negotiate a settlement I could live with. ...
Posted by Adam | February 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Highly recommend Ben
Ben spoke to me on the phone and answered every single question I had before I even retained his services. His generosity with information, his frankness and honesty, and his genuine desire to help is what makes Ben a great attorney in my opinion. I was dealing with a person who expressed understan...
Posted by wyndell | August 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Copyright Infringement
the freshmaker! incredible attorney.
Benjamin has turned gloom and despair into instant relief. I had hired an attorney for a copyright infringement case (multiple infringements) who did a whole lot of nothing. So little of nothing that the accusers had plenty of time to get my real name and serve a civil court summons to me at my hom...
Posted by anonymous | July 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Professional, attentive and courteous.
Mr. Kalin handled a sensitive case for me and did so in a very professional and courteous manner. I had a lot of questions and concerns and he was very gracious with his time to explain things to me. His communication was extremely prompt and his fee was very reasonable. The case was resolved favorab...
Posted by Sean | June 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Copyright Infringement
Excellent lawyer
Hired Ben to handle a copyright infringement case for me. Ben is a very knowledgable lawyer and answered every question i had about the case, even taking time out of his weekend. He negotiated a favorable settlement for me. Ben is the nicest guy, incredibly polite in all of his communications. Hi...
"I worked with Mr. Kallin on the other side of a matter. He represented his client with vigor and excellent competency."
"Ben is the kind of compassionate, tenacious lawyer that you want on your side. Simply put, he puts his clients before himself and brings his "A" game every day. I can't recommend him highly enough."
"Ben is a creative and fierce advocate with a depth of experience that makes him a true asset to his clients."
"Benjamin is a true asset to the legal community in Chicago, and it has been great to work with him and to get to know him over the past two years. His practice areas span several diverse fields, and he clearly has an aptitude and thirst for being fully versed on the legal nuances of these areas. He is a seasoned advocate for his clients, and I fully endorse him without hesitation."
"I had the pleasure of working with Ben on Labor and Employment matters for over 5 years, and he was consistently a zealous and diligent advocate for his clients."
"Ben and I have worked together closely for the past five years. Ben cares about other people in a sincere and human way. He treats clients and other attorneys with respect and kindness. Ben has a sharp instinct for the law and for resolving matters that can be resolved, as opposed to unnecessarily prolonging matters. Ben has a deep moral philosophy that provides the foundation of his decision-making and counseling of clients. I endorse him as your choice for an attorney. Sincerely, Billy Joe Mills"
Employment and labor lawyer
Copyright infringement lawyer
Real estate lawyer
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Wills and living wills lawyer
Contracts and agreements lawyer
Litigation lawyer
1998
High Honors in the Major (Sociology), UW
2011 - Present
Principal, FirmEquity
2007 - 2011
Associate, Jacob J. Meister and Associates
2005 - 2007
Assistant Public Guardian, Office of the Public Guardian
2010 - Present
Jewish Lawyers GuildMember
2008 - Present
Chicago Bar FoundationMember
2005 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
Judgment after trial in excess of $150k
2004
J.D.
1998
B.A.
2003
FOIA Compliance for the US Dept. of Education, Office of Civil Rights
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