Michael la Porte

Michael La Porte is a highly experienced legal professional specializing in intellectual property counseling and complex commercial litigation. Currently a Partner at Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig since September 2021, La Porte previously held a Partner position at Flachsbart & Greenspoon, LLC from November 2008 to September 2021. Prior to this, La Porte served as Senior Counsel at Foley & Lardner, LLP and worked as an Associate at Wildman Harrold Allen & Dixon, LLP. La Porte began legal career as a Law Clerk to the Honorable David H. Coar at the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and was an Associate at Robinson Curley & Clayton, PC from 1996 to 2000. La Porte earned a Juris Doctor degree with Highest Honors from Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Williams College.