Athanasios Michalakis focuses his practice on toxic tort. He assists clients throughout the litigation process, including conducting legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, managing discovery and developing litigation strategies.

Prior to joining the firm, Athanasios gained experience in civil litigation through law clerk positions with Chicago law firms, where he conducted legal research and drafted memoranda involving maritime, transportation and commercial litigation matters. He also assisted with drafting pleadings and dispositive motions, managing discovery and preparing initial file analyses in insurance defense cases.

Athanasios previously served as a judicial extern for the Honorable Anthony C. Kyriakopoulos of the Circuit Court of Cook County, where he reviewed briefs and court records, prepared bench memoranda and observed pretrial and trial proceedings. He also worked as a research assistant at Loyola University Chicago School of Law, examining international business relations and trade negotiations in support of academic research and publication.

Athanasios earned his J.D. from Loyola University Chicago School of Law, where he served as Executive Editor of Research & Marketing for the Loyola University Chicago Law Journal and participated in international moot arbitration. He was honored to receive CALI Awards in Law and Psychology and Professional Responsibility. He received his B.S. in psychology, summa cum laude, with minors in bioethics and sociolegal studies from Loyola University Chicago.

Athanasios lives in Chicago. He spends his free time reading, baking, and exploring the booming restaurant and museum scene around the city.

Professional & Civic Involvement

  • Chicago Bar Association
  • Hellenic Bar Association
  • Illinois State Bar Association

Languages

  • Greek