Geoffrey A. Vance
- Chicago
- Beijing
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A seasoned litigator and e-discovery lawyer, Geof is a leader within the firm and his community.
In addition to being skilled in high-stakes arbitrations and trials, Geoffrey A. Vance has built an impressive record defending global corporations and resolving complex, bet-the-company disputes. With more than 30 cases argued to verdict, Geof’s experience spans a wide range of litigation—from contested food and consumer product liability cases to intricate trust and estate battles spanning continents. A commanding presence in the courtroom, he excels in strategically dismantling opponents’ arguments and securing decisive victories for his clients.
Geof is adept in managing sprawling, data-heavy disputes, drawing on his deep experience with e-discovery to uncover critical evidence and turn the tide in his clients’ favor. His decades of contributions to the Sedona Conference’s Working Group 1 on Electronic Document Retention and Production to the recently formed Legal Data Intelligence initiative reflect his experience in this evolving field, ensuring he stays ahead of the curve in a technology-driven legal landscape. Relativity named him in the first class of “AI Visionaries” as an early adopter of legal technology playing a seminal role in advancing the use of AI in his organization.
A U.S. Navy veteran who proudly served during the First Gulf War, Geof approaches every case with the discipline and determination of a seasoned military leader. His pursuit of justice has led him to positions on the boards of the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago and Autism Speaks’ Chicagoland chapter. He also was the president of the Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation.
Areas of focus
Education & Credentials
Education
- The John Marshall Law School, J.D., cum laude, Member, John Marshall Law Review, 1995
- Michigan State University, B.A., 1992
Bar and Court Admissions
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Illinois
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
Related Employment
- John Marshall Law School, Legal Writing and Research, Adjunct Faculty
Clerkships
- Hon. Charles Norgle, Sr., U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Professional Recognition
Named to Relativity’s “AI Visionaries” list, 2022
Named by peers as one of the 40 Illinois Lawyers Under Forty to Watch
Listed as an Illinois Rising Star and Super Lawyer
*The Supreme Court of Illinois does not recognize certifications of specialties in the practice of law and no certificate, award or recognition is a requirement to practice law in Illinois.
Impact
Community Involvement
- Autism Speaks, Chicagoland Chapter, Board of Directors
- Economic Club of Chicago, Membership Committee
- Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation, Former President; Board of Directors
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