About

Michael Rigney practices in the law offices of GVC Ltd. in Chicago. In this blog, he reports on select civil appeals decided by the Seventh Circuit.    

Mr. Rigney's practice focuses on trial and appellate litigation, particularly labor and employment matters, commercial disputes, class actions, and internal investigations. Before joining GVC Ltd., Mr. Rigney was a partner in the Chicago office of Kelley, Drye & Warren LLP. He has also counseled clients, practiced litigation, and managed attorney practice groups at BP America Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of the premier global integrated oil company.  Prior to BP, he was a partner at Jenner & Block in Chicago.

Practice Areas

  • Trial and Appellate Litigation
  • Labor and Employment
  • Internal Investigations

Professional Associations

  • Seventh Circuit Bar Association
  • Notre Dame Club of Chicago

Education

  • JD, University of Chicago Law School, (1980)
    • Associate Editor, University of Chicago Law Review (1979-80)
  • BA, University of Notre Dame (1972)

Bar Admissions

  • Illinois
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit