Chicago, IL trial attorney Michael Leonard discusses his experience in representing whistleblowers. He cites a recent example of his work in whistleblower cases. He represented an individual who had reported what she believed to be illegal activities internally at the Chicago Transit Authority and was subsequently terminated. After a multi-year effort, he successfully brought the case to trial in the Circuit Court of Cook County. Following a week-and-a-half jury trial, the jury awarded a substantial monetary judgment to his client.

However, the case did not end there. He continued to advocate for his client through several years of appellate proceedings, including before the Illinois Appellate Court and ultimately the Illinois Supreme Court, to ensure the whistleblower’s award was enforced and collected. This case exemplifies both the challenges and the rewards of whistleblower litigation and underscores the level of dedication required to support a client over an extended and often complex legal process.