Michael D. Lee brings over 25 years of legal experience to our firm, concentrating his practice in commercial litigation. He has been involved with a variety of highly complex matters regarding securities and commodities, labor disputes and arbitrations, as well as handled personal injury suits, bankruptcy claims, and immigration issues.
Prior to joining Kelleher + Holland, LLC, Mike represented financial institutions and individual investment advisors in a wide range of commercial, employment, financial, securities, and trade secrets matters before federal and state courts across the country. He has also counseled multiple companies regarding employment issues and litigated claims involving employment-related loans, obtaining large monetary judgments.
Mike is a board member of the Vernon Hills Sports Club and coached youth baseball and football teams for the Vernon Hills Cougars.
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law | J.D. |1994
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | B.S. | 1991
Awards
AV Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell
Certifications
FINRA Dispute Resolution Services Arbitrator | 2022
Professional Associations + Memberships
American Bar Association | Member
Illinois State Bar Association | Member
Chicago Bar Association | Member
Korean American Bar Association
Board of Directors | 1998-1999SIFMA | Member
Turnaround Management Association | Member
Diamond Lake Education Foundation | Board Member, 2011-2016
Lakewood Village Townhome Association. Mundelein
Board Member | 1999-2001
President | 2000-2001Vernon Hills Sports Club
Board Member | 2015-Present
Secretary | 2015-2020
Pro Bono Activities
Kindred Life Ministries | Board Member
Podcasts + Webinars
“Acquiring and Protecting Your Talent” Webinar
Featured Speaker | 2023“Acquiring and Protecting Your Financial Services Talent” Webinar
Featured Speaker | 2023
Published Works
“Does A Non-Compete Expire When the Term of an Employment Contract Ends?”
H2 Non-Compete & Trade Secrets Law Blog | May 2017“Kentucky Supreme Court Finds Continued Employment Alone Insufficient Consideration To Support A Restrictive Covenant”
H2 Non-Compete & Trade Secrets Law Blog | October2016
Speaking Engagements
“Non-Compete & Trade Secrets Cases: Views from Opposite Sides of the Courtroom”
Chicago Bar Association Featured Speaker | 2017“Recruiting Securities Industry Professionals”
SIFMA Compliance & Legal Society Annual Seminar Featured Speaker | 2016“Employment and the Recruitment Process”
SIFMA Compliance & Legal Society Annual Seminar Featured Speaker | 2015"Webinar: Acquiring and Protecting Your Talent" | 2023