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Mark M. Brennan is a partner in the firm's Chicago office. He is a member of the American Bar Association, the Illinois State Bar Association, the Chicago Bar Association and various bar committees and sections pertinent to his areas of practice. Mr. Brennan devotes his law practice to the health care profession. He has successfully tried several cases to verdict. Mr. Brennan concentrates his trial practice in the area of medical malpractice defense but also represents physicians and hospitals in all areas of litigation involving commercial, administrative and personal tort matters. He represents some of the Chicago's top children's hospitals and pediatric specialists. In addition to his litigation practice, Mr. Brennan serves as a consultant to many Chicago area hospitals on matters ranging from evolving hospital law to trends in medical malpractice law. He also has a transactional practice that includes the creation of employment contracts and formation of medical practice groups for physicians. Mr. Brennan is the author of "Legal Issues Involving Children - A Hospital's Guide" and "Jury Selection: A Defendant's Perspective." Mr. Brennan has also authored numerous papers dealing with issues of consent and confidentiality as they pertain to children in a health care setting. He has lectured at various Chicago area hospitals on the topic of legal issues involving children. In addition, Mr. Brennan has lectured on legal privileges in the context of medical malpractice actions including the Medical Studies Act and the physician-patient privilege at hospitals and various bar association seminars for lawyers. Professional Affiliations: American Bar Association Illinois State Bar Association Chicago Bar Association Education: Loyola University Chicago School of Law, J.D., 1993, DePaul University, M.A., with distinction, 1990 (summa cum laude), DePaul University, B.A., with honors, 1989 (cum laude) Admissions: Supreme Court of the State of Illinois United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois. | 