With experience at all phases of litigation, from case inception through trial and appeal, Maria K. O’Keeffe represents clients in complex business disputes and government investigations involving Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) claims, breaches of contract, and deceptive trade practices. Maria joins Morgan Lewis from an international law firm where she helped clients achieve key victories, including in bench trials involving commercial real estate disputes throughout Illinois. She also served on a case team that successfully negotiated a nationwide settlement agreement on behalf of a multinational pharmaceutical advertising agency.
Maria maintains an active pro bono practice, including in cases involving Title IX claims and constitutional challenges regarding abortion and voting rights.