Sharon E. Calhoun

Sharon is a member of the firm’s automotive and general litigation group.

As a member of the firm’s automotive group, Sharon litigates complex commercial disputes for automobile manufacturers in venues throughout the United States. Such matters include disputes relating to the termination of dealers, the enforcement of manufacturer corporate identity standards, and franchise transfers.

Sharon’s general litigation practice focuses primarily on complex commercial litigation for a variety of domestic and international clients in disputes involving general contract matters, class action defense, banking and enforcement issues, employment disputes, and consumer fraud, among others.

Sharon also has an active pro bono practice and has served as a guardian ad litem for children involved in domestic disputes related to guardianship and parental rights. Sharon has also successfully represented a minor in Cook County criminal court.

Sharon is an active member of the firm’s Pro Bono Committee, Recruiting Committee, and Diversity Committee.

Representative Clients

• Automobili Lamborghini America
• First Industrial Realty Trust
• LVMH
• Shell Oil Company
• Volkswagen Group of America

Professional Activities and Honors

• Member, Chicago Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Named a "Rising Star" by Super Lawyers Magazine, 2010-2011

News

• Eighteen BFKN attorneys named 2012 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
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• Fifteen BFKN attorneys named 2010 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

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