Thomas Schubert
Thomas Schubert’s practice focuses on complex civil litigation, white collar matters, and appeals. Thomas has experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants across a variety of subject matters, particularly intellectual property and business disputes.
Before joining MoloLamken, Thomas served as a law clerk to the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer, Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. During law school, he received the Judge Thelton E. Henderson Prize for his work in Stanford’s Environmental Law Clinic. In the clinic, he successfully litigated a variety of administrative law cases both supporting and opposing federal agency actions, including under the Endangered Species Act and the National Environmental Policy Act. Thomas also served as a Managing Editor of the Stanford Law Review.
Before attending law school, Thomas worked as a Legal Assistant in the firm’s New York office.
Representative Matters
- Leading cosmetics manufacturer in litigation arising from pre-bankruptcy debt transactions
- World-renowned art museum pursuing trademark and copyright claims
- Senior manager of federal contractor in DOJ investigation into security and compliance issues
- Former officers and directors of small business investment company defending against fiduciary-duty claims brought by federal agency as receiver
- Small business owner in DOJ investigation into fraud allegations
- Consumer retail company in its Chapter 11 case and related appeals
News & Appearances
- 300 North LaSalle StreetChicago, IL 60654T: 312.450.6713F: 312.450.6701
Clerkships
- Law clerk to the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer, United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Education
Stanford Law School, J.D.
Managing Editor, Stanford Law Review
Judge Thelton E. Henderson Prize
Hilmer Oehlmann, Jr. Award
Gerald Gunther Prize
Brown University, B.A., magna cum laude
Phi Beta Kappa
Bar and Court Admissions
- Illinois
- United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois