Robert J. Bob Kopecky

Robert J. Bob Kopecky

Commercial Litigation

3.0 (1 reviews)
Chicago, Illinois
46+ years experience
Kirkland & Ellis LLP
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333 West Wolf Point Plaza, Chicago, IL 60654
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Bio

Over the past 25 years, Bob Kopecky has represented leading U.S. corporations and professional firms, as well as their officers, directors and partners, in numerous securities class actions and shareholder derivative suits throughout the United States. Robert also represents clients in SEC investigations, disputes over corporate transactions, ERISA class actions, antitrust suits, and breach of contract actions.Among the clients for whom he has successfully defended such matters are General Motors, AbbVie, McDonald's, Baxter International, Boeing, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Ally Financial, Abbott Laboratories, First Horizon, Hospira, GMAC, Conseco, Morgan Stanley, GMIMCo, Barclay's, Hecla Mining, GTCR, and Willis Stein Partners.Robert has tried cases in state and federal courts, and has argued appeals in the U.S. Supreme Court, numerous federal appellate courts and the Delaware Supreme Court. In addition to his litigation practice, Robert advises clients on corporate governance matters and has acted as counsel to numerous special board committees. Over the past 25 years, Bob Kopecky has represented leading U.S. In addition to his litigation practice, Robert advises clients on corporate governance matters and has acted as counsel to numerous special board committees. Over the past 25 years, Bob Kopecky has represented leading U.S. corporations and professional firms, as well as their officers, directors and partners, in numerous securities class actions and shareholder derivative suits throughout the United States. Robert also represents clients in SEC investigations, disputes over corporate transactions, ERISA class actions, antitrust suits, and breach of contract actions. Among the clients for whom he has successfully defended such matters are General Motors, AbbVie, McDonald's, Baxter International, Boeing, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Ally Financial, Abbott Laboratories, First Horizon, Hospira, GMAC, Conseco, Morgan Stanley, GMIMCo, Barclay's, Hecla Mining, GTCR, and Willis Stein Partners. Robert has tried cases in state and federal courts, and has argued appeals in the U.S. Supreme Court, numerous federal appellate courts and the Delaware Supreme Court. In addition to his litigation practice, Robert advises clients on corporate governance matters and has acted as counsel to numerous special board committees.

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Awards & Recognition

  • Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Securities, Chicago (2018)
  • Recognized: Commercial Litigation
  • Recognized: Litigation - Securities

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2010

Education

  • University of Chicago, J.D., graduated 1979

Reviews

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Elizabeth Robinson

2 weeks ago

Adequate representation in a complex securities matter

Our company retained Mr. Kopecky for a shareholder derivative suit, drawn by his decades of experience and his recognition in securities litigation. His deep knowledge of the legal landscape, honed over 46 years, was evident. He provided a solid strategic defense, and his background representing major corporations was reassuring. However, the experience was not without its frustrations. Communication was often filtered through junior associates, and direct responses from Mr. Kopecky himself could take longer than expected. While the outcome was ultimately satisfactory, the process felt somewhat impersonal for a matter of such significance to our firm. He is undoubtedly a capable attorney with formidable expertise, but client management and accessibility could be improved.

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