40 Under Forty 2025

2025 ILLINOIS ATTORNEYS TO WATCH

KYLE COOPER

AGE 37

FIRM Tabet DiVito Rothstein LLC

LAW SCHOOL Boston University School of Law

to his clients. “

AREA(S) OF PRACTICE Business litigation

He is fiercely devoted

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A partner at Tabet DiVito Rothstein LLC, Kyle Cooper has built a reputation as a trusted advisor and skilled business litigator. "Kyle is widely regarded for his ability to quickly grasp com- plex issues and navigate interpersonal dynamics," said one nom- inator, and he is “fiercely devoted to his clients,” said another. How much respect has Cooper earned during the early stage of his career? In 2023, he became the youngest person ever to serve as president of the Chicago Police Board, the civilian oversight body responsible for reviewing and deciding the most serious cases of alleged police misconduct, a role that comes with enormous responsibility and requires frequent interaction with the Mayor’s Office, the Superintendent of Police, and the general public. “Kyle Cooper exemplifies the kind of lawyer we hope every young attorney will become, sharp, ethical, effective and genu- inely committed to justice,” said Hon. Ann Claire Williams (Ret.), former Judge of the US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit and now of counsel in the Chicago office of Jones Day. Cooper’s leadership and judgment in high-profile civic mat- ters are matched by his proven capabilities in both the court- room and the boardroom, where he combines deep litigation expertise with strategic business insight. Widely regarded for handling the most complex business disputes, he recently

secured a trial victory in a breach-of-guaranty case and won summary judgment in a breach-of-contract action. Cooper also served as local counsel for McKesson Corpo- ration, where he helped secure the dismissal of more than 40 cases throughout Illinois relating to opioid supply practices, a result that helped shape the statewide litigation landscape on public nuisance claims. In addition to his litigation work, Cooper serves as outside general counsel to several businesses. In this role, he provides strategic legal and business advice on a wide range of corporate, regulatory and litigation matters. Cooper’s commitment to the legal community and the pub- lic extends well beyond client work. He is a frequent speaker and author on litigation topics, has traveled to Kenya to provide pro bono assistance as part of a Lawyers Without Borders pro- gram, and supports the Primo Center, a nonprofit that provides housing, health care, and other services to unhoused families in Chicago. In every facet of his career, Cooper has demonstrated a rare blend of intellect, integrity, and dedication. His record of achievement at such an early stage of his career suggests that his influence, both in the legal profession and in the broader Chicago community, will only continue to grow.

40 Under Forty 2025

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