Ms. Wills focuses her practice on complex commercial lawsuits, critical motions designed to resolve cases before trial, trials, and appeals. She is known for her attention to detail, cogent legal briefs, and effective oral advocacy. She counsels clients on strategic matters at all stages of litigation, from the initiation of lawsuits through and including proceedings before state and federal appellate courts and the U.S. Supreme Court. She has briefed appeals before four different court of appeals and supreme courts.

Ms. Wills represents corporations, small businesses, and individuals in a wide range of complex commercial matters, including:

• Contract Disputes – Ms. Wills regularly litigates contract claims, including supplier agreements, purchase agreements, royalty agreements, service agreements, and claims under Article 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code related to the sale of goods.
• Commercial Torts – Ms. Wills also has substantial experience litigating fraud claims, employment disputes, breach of fiduciary duty claims, discrimination claims, pursuing claims against former employees, and False Claims Act cases.
• Professional Liability – Ms. Wills also counsels clients and professionals regarding professional responsibility, the rules of ethics, and evaluating claims of malpractice, as well as litigating legal and accounting malpractice claims.

These cases frequently implicate complex issues of pleading, class and collective action certification, contract interpretation, preemption, standing, and statutory construction. Tina’s ability to manage highly complex cases draws from her extensive litigation experience. A third-party provided the following feedback to the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin about her work: “Tina is an exceptional attorney and her breadth of knowledge, her expertise and tenacity has been instrumental in achieving favorable outcomes.”

In addition, Ms. Wills regularly contributes to pro bono matters. Ms. Wills has twice served as lead pro bono counsel for detained asylum seekers, in both cases winning their freedom and protection from deportation to Cameroon and Haiti.

Ms. Wills earned her B.A. from Illinois Wesleyan University, cum laude, and her J.D. from DePaul University College of Law, magna cum laude; Top 5%. She was a member of the Order of the Coif and a recipient of the CALI Excellence Award in Evidence, Advanced Legal Writing, Trial Advocacy, Securities Fraud, Legal Drafting, Litigation Strategy and Litigation Laboratory.