Overview
Jacob is an attorney in McDonald Hopkins’ litigation group. He represents clients in a broad range of complex civil litigation matters, including commercial contract disputes, shareholder litigation, data privacy, and class action defense. His class action experience involves defending claims brought under Section 1983 and the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act, among others.
In addition to his business litigation and trial experience, Jacob represents clients in corporate criminal defense and enforcement-related litigation, and has defended clients in actions brought by the Department of Justice and Securities and Exchange Commission. Jacob takes pride in bringing a practical and grounded approach to litigation and client counseling.
Jacob earned a J.D. with honors from Chicago-Kent College of Law, where he was an Executive Articles Editor on the Law Review and Vice President of the Moot Court (Appellate Advocacy) Honor Society. At Chicago-Kent, Jacob received the Bar and Gavel Society Award, given to 12 graduates each year for distinguished service to the law school. He received a B.A. in international relations from Michigan State University.
Honors & Recognition
Selected for inclusion in Illinois Rising Stars (2019-2022)
Credentials
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law
Michigan State University, James Madison College
Admissions – Court
- U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Admissions – State
- Illinois
- Michigan
Professional & Civic
Professional Activities
Chicago Bar Association
Advocates Society Association of Polish-American Lawyers
Illinois State Bar Association
News & Insights
External News & Publications
Cho, Radecki, & Suh, Communitizing Transnational Regulatory Concerns, 18 Chi. J. Int’l L. No. 1, Article 2.
Radecki, Note, The Scramble to Promote Egg Donation, 90 CHI.-KENT L. REV. 563 (2015)