John R. “Jack” Ottenwess

Biography

John Ottenwess, who goes by Jack to his friends and colleagues, joined Ottenwess Law in 2024 as an associate attorney. Jack’s work ranges from civil litigation, including professional liability and medical malpractice, to healthcare law, by developing forward-thinking initiatives.

At his former firm in Chicago, Jack was given a vast caseload and as a result, he provides experience on the defense side of litigation, but also provides experience in commercial litigation, insurance liability, and compliance with metropolitan regulations. Additionally, Jack worked as a federal research extern with the National Council on Disability and prior to his substantive legal experiences, worked overseas in Shanghai, China.

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Illinois
U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois

Education

UIC John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Illinois
- Juris Doctor - 2022
- Honors: Law Review, Editor
- Honors: Moot Court Honors Council, Member
- Honors: Teaching Assistant for Advanced Legal Writing Course
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
- Bachelor of Arts - 2016
- Major: Political Science

Professional Honors and Awards

National Council on Disability, Extern
Disability Within the Law Student Organization, Founder and President
Dean’s List: Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022
Dean Frossard’s Student Advisory Board, Member

Community Involvement and Interests

UIC John Marshall 2L & 3L Writing, Guest Speaker/Lecturer 2022-23
Chicago Special Olympics, Volunteer, 2021-22
USGA (GAM) Handicap Index: 7.4
2017 Shanghai Slow-pitch League Champion
2016 Bangkok International Slow-pitch Tournament Champion
HSK Mandarin Level III
Stepping Stones Shanghai, China, Volunteer Site Coordinator & Teacher, 2018-19
Ann Arbor Rec & Ed, Volunteer Youth Sports Coach, 2011-17

Past Positions

Querrey & Harrow, Chicago, Illinois, Associate Attorney, 2022
Querrey & Harrow, Chicago, IL, Law Clerk, 2021 - 2022
Moore Strickland, Chicago, Illinois, Law Clerk, 2020 - 2021
Ottenwess, Taweel & Schenk PLC, Detroit, MI, Conflicts Analyst, 2018 - 2019
欧迅体育(Oceans Sports & Entertainment), Shanghai, China, Marketing Strategist, 2017