Kimberly A. Beis

Kim is located in Chicago, Illinois and is a partner and member of the intellectual property (IP) group.  She has extensive experience with IP litigation in industries regulated by the Food and Drug Administration and the Federal Trade Commission.  Kim’s experience in this area includes Hatch-Waxman Act litigation, biologics and biosimilars, antitrust matters, and other complex regulatory matters.  She has experience in all aspects of litigation from pre-suit investigations, discovery, motion practice, trial preparation to examining witnesses at trial in both state and federal court.

Kim also has experience advising clients in a variety of industries regarding compliance with FDA and FTC requirements.  Kim has also written articles about FTC’s rules and enforcement regarding “Made in U.S.A.” claims as well as the regulation of cosmetics containing CBD. 

Through her experience in litigation, regulatory matters, advertising and labeling litigation and compliance, trademark infringement, and more, Kim has assisted clients from a variety of industries including the pharmaceutical, health care, cosmetic, and consumer product industries. 

Kim is also an active participant in pro bono legal programs.  She provided assistance at the Chicago O’Hare International Airport during and after the “Travel Ban,” represented an individual for over two years in a prisoner’s rights case in federal court, and taught middle school students about Constitutional Law.

Kim received her J.D. magna cum laude from Northern Illinois University College of Law.  She earned her B.A. from Lewis and Clark College.