Steven V. Hunter
Partner, Quarles & Brady LLP
Steven V. Hunter, Esq. Quarles & Brady LLP Partner - Business Litigation Biography Steven V. Hunter, Esq. is a Chicago-native and a trial lawyer who represents companies in a wide range of business disputes. Steven, a 1999 Brown University (Economics and Political Science dual concentration) and 2002 Georgetown University Law Center graduate (Barrister's Council; Trial Division Chairman), has accomplished a significant amount in the nine years he has been licensed to practice. His trial experience and track record of successes have earned him first-chair responsibility representing Fortune 500 companies/clients. Steven also puts his trial skills to good use on behalf of those less fortunate, devoting thousands of hours to--defending juveniles accused of crimes, helping families resolve child custody disputes, helping political refugees gain asylum, prosecuting civil hate crime cases and supervising/chairing two full-service pro bono legal service clinics. In addition to his direct service work, Steven works tirelessly to increase diversity in the legal profession and the arts, serving on -- Quarles & Brady, LLP's National Diversity Committee, the Chicago Committee on Minorities in Large Law Firms, the board of the Chicago Sinfonietta and the board of the Iona Calhoun School of Classical Ballet. Identify the specific accomplishments that demonstrate the nominee's professional excellence. Awards and Recognition - "Man of Excellence"; Chicago Defender (2011) - Illinois SuperLawyers - Rising Star (Business Litigation) (2009 - 2011) - "40 Illinois Attorneys Under 40 To Watch"; Chicago Lawyer Magazine and The Chicago Daily Law Bulletin (2008) - "Maurice Weigel Exceptional Young Lawyer Award"; Chicago Bar Association/Chicago Bar Foundation (2006) - Certified Electronic Discovery Specialist (CEDS) - In addition to a host of recognitions specifically related to his efforts on behalf of the less fortunate… o "Board of Directors Award"; Chicago Volunteer Legal Services (2011) o "National Pro Bono Associate Award," DLA Piper Rudnick Gray Cary, US LLP (2006) o "Chicago Office Pro Bono Associate of the Year," DLA Piper Rudnick Gray Cary, US LLP (2005) o "Distinguished Service Award," Chicago Volunteer Legal Service Foundation (2004) o "National Pro Bono Associate Award," Piper Rudnick, LLP, (2003) Civic and Community Leadership - Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Committee (Hearing Officer) *One of the Illinois attorneys selected by the Illinois Supreme Court to hear public grievances against attorneys accused of violating the Illinois Rules of Ethics - The Chicago Sinfonietta (Board Member) *Strategic guidance and fundraising for the nation's most diverse orchestra (www.chicagosinfonietta.org) - HealthConnect One, Inc. (Board Member) *Strategic guidance and board development for national organization committed to promoting breast-feeding in African-American communities (www.healthconnectone.org) - The Chicago Committee on Minorities In Large Law Firms (Associate Board Member (2007-2010)) *www.chicagocommittee.org - Iona Calhoun School of Classical Ballet (Board Member) *Ballet school on Chicago's South Side which serves a primarily African-American population
(http://www.facebook.com/pages/Iona-Calhoun-School-of-Classical-Ballet/35267943227) In addition to the above, Mr. Hunter is a member of: Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., The National Bar Association (Commercial Law Section); The Chicago Bar Association; The Illinois Bar Association; and The Brown University Club of Chicago. Representative Disputes - Won judgment against general contractor in a construction delay case; served as first-chair at week-long arbitration - Won jury trial on behalf of automobile finance company against claims of fraud; served as first-chair at week-long trial - Won summary judgment against minority shareholder of closely-held corporation on claims of fraud, embezzlement and usurpation of corporate opportunity; first-chair - Won jury trial of minor wrongfully charged with Class X felony; first-chair (pro bono) 1. The "Maurice Weigle" is awarded annually to only one member of the Chicago Bar Association under the age of 40 who demonstrates an exceptional commitment to the legal profession. 2. No longer eligible for associate board because of recent election to partnership. 3. A complete list of Mr. Hunter's professional affiliations can be found in his resume.
