August 11, 2025
Willkie Chicago, led by John D. Mitchell, recently secured dismissal of all remaining charges against client Michael McClain stemming from a federal criminal public corruption trial earlier this year.
The charges against McClain, a former Illinois legislator and long-time lobbyist, included racketeering, wire fraud, bribery, and conspiracy. On August 4, Judge John Robert Blakey of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois granted the prosecution’s motion to dismiss all remaining charges against McClain, fully concluding the case for McClain. In February, a jury was unable to reach a decision on the counts against McClain, and a mistrial was declared.
Learn more about the case here.
The Willkie team was led by counsel John D. Mitchell and included associate Olivia Varnado. Co-counsel in the matter was Patrick Cotter at UB Greensfelder.
The charges against McClain, a former Illinois legislator and long-time lobbyist, included racketeering, wire fraud, bribery, and conspiracy. On August 4, Judge John Robert Blakey of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois granted the prosecution’s motion to dismiss all remaining charges against McClain, fully concluding the case for McClain. In February, a jury was unable to reach a decision on the counts against McClain, and a mistrial was declared.
Learn more about the case here.
The Willkie team was led by counsel John D. Mitchell and included associate Olivia Varnado. Co-counsel in the matter was Patrick Cotter at UB Greensfelder.
