Morgan Lewis

Undray Wilks

Partner

Undray Wilks concentrates his practice on litigation, with a primary focus on products liability, toxic tort, and insurance coverage matters. Undray works on a team that serves as national trial counsel in asbestos litigation for numerous multinational corporations, where he is responsible for overseeing and managing large case dockets in several high-risk jurisdictions.

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We are Morgan Lewis: Undray Wilks

Partner, Chicago

    Extended Profile

    Outside of his practice, Undray volunteers in community outreach and teen education programs through a Chicago chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. He also recently completed training to qualify to participate in the Settlement Counsel Pro Bono Program for the US District Court for Northern District of Illinois.

    Selected Representations

    Note: This list includes engagements completed prior to joining Morgan Lewis.

    • Representation of an international medical device manufacturer in multidistrict litigation, effectively coordinating defense while serving as coordinating counsel.
    • Representation of a large chemical manufacturer in several ethylene oxide personal injury cases, obtaining favorable settlements as well as dismissals.
    • Defense of a Fortune 100 company in breach of contract action, resulting in obtaining summary judgment.

    Education

    • University of Michigan Law School, 1987, J.D.
    • Northwestern University, 1984, B.A., Political Science, Cum Laude

    Admissions

    • Illinois
    • U. S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

    Awards and Affiliations

    Truman Scholar, Northwestern University

    Member, Defense Research Institute

    Board Member, Mu Mu Lambda Education Foundation

    Listed, The Legal 500 US (2016)

    Publications

    February 2018 - We are Morgan Lewis: Undray Wilks

    News

    5/25/2017 - Morgan Lewis Chicago Office Recognized for Pro Bono Contributions to Settlement Assistance Program

    7/28/2016 - Morgan Lewis Partner Undray Wilks to Receive Illinois Diversity Council Leadership Excellence in the Law Award

    7/20/2015 - Morgan Lewis Bolsters Litigation Bench with Addition of Undray Wilks in Chicago