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Bryan D. Pasciak

Associate

Overview

Bryan Pasciak represents multinational and Fortune 500 clients through all stages of high-stakes product liability and commercial litigation. As a member of the firm’s nationally ranked product liability and mass torts group and co-leader of the consumer, automotive and mechanical products team, he has the privilege of working with clients to protect and defend their life-changing products.

Bryan has litigated matters in state and federal courts across the country, with extensive experience in multidistrict litigation, class actions, commercial disputes and single-plaintiff claims. He has represented clients in matters involving:

  • App and technology disputes
  • Medical devices
  • Automobiles and autonomous driving
  • Social media platforms
  • Consumer products
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Contractual disputes
  • Toxic torts

Bryan’s experience in these matters ranges from significant initial investigations to all aspects of fact, expert and complex e-discovery, drafting and arguing dispositive motions, trials and appeals.

Personal Interests

Bryan lives in the Chicago area with his wife, three children and golden retriever. As a former collegiate athlete, he loves spending his free time playing sports, coaching his children and enjoying the outdoors.

Credentials

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Florida

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia

Education

Notre Dame Law School
J.D. cum laude, Dean's List, Journal of College and University Law (Technology Editor) (2014)

Cornerstone University
B.S. in Business Administration, Dean's List (2011)

Insights & Events

Leadership & Community

Pro Bono

  • Represented individuals seeking asylum in the United States, including an international leader, Afghan nationals and people facing various forms of persecution in their home countries.

Professional Associations

  • Florida Defense Lawyers Association — Class Action Committee, Product Liability Committee
  • Illinois State Bar Association
  • Chicago Bar Association — Commercial Litigation Committee, Tort Litigation Committee
  • Trial Attorneys of America
  • Notre Dame Club of Chicago
  • Cornerstone University — Alumni Board Member

Civic Activities

  • Assisted with a free basketball camp for high-risk children
  • Served as a mentor for middle school students

Firm Leadership

  • Consumer, Automotive & Mechanical Products Practice Team — Co-leader

Honors

  • Best Lawyers® — "Ones to Watch," Commercial Litigation, 2024-25; Product Liability Litigation - Defendants, 2023-25
  • Illinois Super Lawyers — Rising Star, Class Action and Mass Torts: Defense, 2022-24
  • Faegre Drinker — Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2020 
  • Notre Dame Law School — International Academy of Trial Lawyers Award, 2014
  • Notre Dame Law School — Moot Court Trial Team, 2012-14
Awards Methodology
No aspect of these recognitions has been approved by the highest court of any state.