AT WORK

Autumn L. Sharp represents clients in a range of business and commercial disputes in both state and federal courts in a variety of areas, including commercial contract disputes, commercial landlord/tenant disputes, trade secrets cases, insurance coverage issues, director and officer liability and shareholder disputes, professional liability issues, employment law, and breach of warranty cases. Prior to joining Much Shelist, Autumn focused her practice on administrative appeals and other regulatory matters in motor vehicle dealer board actions across the nation, as well as federal and state securities law.

Autumn has represented clients in a federal jury trial and several administrative hearings; has briefed, argued and won a variety of motions; participates in all levels of the discovery process; and has obtained favorable results for clients in settlement negotiations.

IN THE PROFESSION

Autumn is a member of the American Bar Association and the Chicago Bar Association. While in law school, she was a Dean's Scholar, participated in the William Minor Lyle Moot Court, served on the Executive Board of the Black Law Students Association and was Co-Director of Students United to Promote Racial Awareness.

IN THE COMMUNITY

Autumn is a tutor and mentor for Cabrini Connections, a one-on-one tutoring/ mentoring program serving middle school and high school students from the Cabrini-Green area of Chicago.

BACKGROUND

University of Virginia School of Law
J.D., 2003

Ohio University
B.S., summa cum laude, 1998

Autumn is admitted to practice in Illinois and Ohio, and before the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Illinois.

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AT WORK

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