Colleen’s representations include:
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Represented victims of international terrorism in collection efforts to satisfy $2.9 billion judgment obtained for clients, including extensive litigation over funds blocked pursuant to OFAC regulations
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Represented victims of U.S.S. Cole bombing against Republic of Sudan in federal and appellate courts, culminating in historic settlement of claims under the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act
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Represented high-profile client in complex probate and guardianship proceeding, including role as trial counsel in 19-day bench trial
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Represented Florida’s largest physician group against numerous insurers in complex dispute regarding reimbursement rates
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Represented credit card processor in cyberattack litigation, culminating in a successful jury verdict in federal court
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Represented bankruptcy trustees in pursuing significant insurance proceeds in action related to collapse of prominent Ponzi scheme
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Represented broker in fraud and unfair trade practices act case, including role as trial counsel in two-week federal jury trial
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Represented security and automation company in defending Lanham Act claims premised on alleged false advertising and unfair competition
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Represented Brendan Dassey, subject of Making a Murderer documentary, as member of Northwestern Pritzker School of Law’s wrongful convictions clinic
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Northwestern University School of Law, J.D., cum laude;
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Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism, B.A., magna cum laude; Mortar Board Senior Honor Society; Kappa Tau Alpha Journalism Honor Society
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Florida
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Illinois
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U.S. Court of Appeals: Eleventh Circuit
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U.S. District Court: Southern District of Florida