About Ms Lesley Wallerstein

Lesley Wallerstein is a graduate of MIT and a former patent examiner. For several years, she examined international patent applications in biomechanical engineering devices, pharmaceuticals, alternative energy technologies, cutting edge textiles and sporting goods. She has a keen eye for identifying inventiveness and an unparalleled command of the written word. She has arbitrated hundreds of personal injury, property damage and breach of contract cases for both Cook and Lake County Circuit Courts. Lesley is also a seasoned science educator. Clients trust Lesley to have their back. She takes the time to understand their inventions and business goals on a very deep level. Her advice draws from years of technical and legal experience, very much grounded in common sense. The Chicago legal community recognizes Lesley as a leader and trusted advisor in intellectual property law. Her peers recognized her as a Super Lawyer(R) for 3 consecutive years: 2019-2021, a distinction reserved for only the top 5% of lawyers in the state.

Information

Years in Practice: 16

Cases Mediated: 1, plus dozens of arbitrations over 25 years

Attorney in good standing with the State of Illinois? Yes

Not under sanction / discipline by any court or regulatory body? Yes

Practice Areas

• Intellectual

Mediation Training Qualifications

• CBA Advanced Mediation and Negotiation program, November 2020