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Morgan Lewis

Undray Wilks

Partner

Chicago Phone +1.312.324.1191 Fax +1.312.324.1001

110 North Wacker Drive//Chicago, IL 60606-1511//United States

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.

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.

Awards and Affiliations

Member, Practice Group of the Year, Insurance, Law360 (2020) 

Truman Scholar, Northwestern University

Member, Defense Research Institute

Board Member, Mu Mu Lambda Education Foundation

Admissions

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

Education

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

Services

Regions

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

Publications

February 2018 - We are Morgan Lewis: Undray Wilks