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Chicago Panelists
FedArb’s Chicago panel features distinguished former federal judges and top-tier litigators with deep experience in antitrust, class actions, commercial litigation, financial services, accounting, and banking disputes.
Known for their rigor, fairness, and command of complex legal issues, our Chicago-based neutrals are trusted by leading law firms, Fortune 100 companies, and regulatory agencies alike.
Paired with FedArb’s strategic panelist matching and white-glove case management, they deliver efficient, high-quality resolutions in the Midwest’s legal and financial hub.
Chief Judge Ruben Castillo (Retired)
Chief Judge U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Languages: English, Spanish
Expertise
Antitrust, Appellate, Attorney Fee, Business Interruption, Civil Rights, Class Action, Commercial Disputes, Complex Litigation, Construction, Contracts, Corporate Investigations/White Collar, Electronic Discovery, Employment, Entertainment, Media & Sports, Environmental/CERCLA, Healthcare/Hospitals, Insurance/Reinsurance, Intellectual Property, International Arbitration, Investigations, MDL, Monitoring, Patent, Product Liability, Securities/Financial Services, Special Master, Telecommunication, Trade Secret, Trademark & Copyright
William H. Levit, Jr., Esq.
Arbitrator and Mediator: Chicago, IL
Expertise
Accounting/Finance, Banking/Lender Liability, Commercial Disputes, Employment, Insurance/Reinsurance, Intellectual Property, International Arbitration, Medical Malpractice, Pharmaceuticals, Securities/Financial Services, Telecommunication, Trademark & Copyright
Lawrence S. Schaner, Esq.
Chicago, IL
Expertise
Commercial Disputes, Construction, Contracts, Employment, Energy, Oil, Gas & Water, Insurance/Reinsurance, Intellectual Property, International Arbitration, Licensing (Software & Technology), Patent, Securities/Financial Services, Telecommunication, Trade Secret
