This document is a resume for Jill Zyskowski, an experienced litigation attorney. She has over 15 years of experience representing both corporate and individual clients in insurance defense, general negligence, premises liability, and other complex legal matters. She is skilled in litigation strategy, risk assessment, and negotiating settlements. She has successfully represented clients through trial in state courts and provides trusted legal counsel to management teams.

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JILL LYNN ZYSKOWSKI
Jill2zysk@yahoo.com
312-502-6500
CORPORATE COUNSEL
Litigation-Trial Attorney III
Respected and accomplished Attorney with distinguished career providing legal representation, in diverse and
complex matters, to both corporate and individual clients. Successful in applying exceptional conflict resolution
skills to settle disputes and claims efficiently and favorably. Trusted advisor skilled in collaborating with and
responding to executive management teams, clients, other attorneys, and staff members. Decisive leader possessing
sound judgment, highest level of analytical research, and excellent written / verbal communication skills. Adapts
quickly to new opportunities and challenges; consistently demonstrates resourcefulness, innovation, and flexibility.
 Strong Client Advocacy
 Risk Assessment / Budgeting
 Litigation Strategy
 Conflict Resolution / Settlement
Negotiations
 Negligence and Premises Liability
 First and Third Party No Fault Law
 General Commercial and Contract Litigation
 Product Liability
 Subrogation / Insurance Practices
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE COMPANIES, Troy, Michigan 7/2006–6/2015
Litigation-Trial Attorney
Represent both corporate and individual clients in insurance defense, general negligence, premises liability, first-
and third-party Michigan No-Fault, contracts, and subrogation matters. Handle disputes from pre-litigation through
resolution, including all aspects of pleading practice, discovery, settlement negotiations, trial and appeals. Advise
clients consistently on litigation strategy, risk assessment analysis, and case development. Serve as liaison among
clients, senior management, opposing attorneys, and other individuals to achieve favorable outcomes. Advocate
client position to Michigan Case Evaluation panels, Mediators, Facilitators, Judges and Juries.
 Successfully represent clients through trial in Michigan Circuit Courts and District Courts.
 Negotiate strong pre-trial resolutions.
 Control and manage Tri-County Subrogation Department.
 Conduct corporate seminars on litigation risk management, negotiation tactics, and legal hot topics.
FOLEY, BARON,METZGER,PLLC,Farmington Hills, Michigan 10/2003-7/2006
Senior Associate Attorney
Practiced in product liability and general torts, as designated lead trial counsel for 2 global corporations. Performed
discovery for each case, including depositions and documenting significant events, researching case law,
conducting investigations, and compiling and establishing evidence. Prepared trial briefing, pleadings and
depositions for multi-district litigation, class actions, and local lawsuits. Rendered representation at hearings,
facilitations, jury and bench trials, settlement negotiations, and depositions.

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 Key participant in every step of trial preparation for international corporate clients in product liability trials
across the nation that resulted in several initial wins and quick settlements or dismissal of remaining claims.
 Spearheaded development of comprehensive Medical Expert Group to support litigation for firm’s largest
international client.
BULLARO & CARTON,CHARTERED,Chicago, Illinois 7/2002–9/2003
Associate Attorney
Provided legal representation in variety of litigations, arbitrations, and negotiations relating to insurance defense,
general negligence, contracts, and toxic-torts. Drafted and argued motions, conducted discovery, depositions, and
interviews, and negotiated settlements.
 Appointed co-manager of Asbestos Litigation Defense Group.
 Served as second-chair in Illinois and Indiana jury trials.
SECREST, WARDLE, PC, Farmington Hills, Michigan Summer 2000 & 8/2001–6/2002
Associate Attorney
Joined organization directly from law school and gained valuable exposure and experience in various aspects of
corporate and independent client defense. Drafted discovery requests and responses, researched legal issues and
argued motions.
 Conceived, developed, and launched firm’s Environmental Practice Group with primary focus on mold and
asbestos litigation.
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
Juris Doctor (May 2001)
CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY – Cleveland, Ohio
Recipient of 3-year Academic Scholarship / Completed graduate courses in Negotiations & Accounting
Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology (May 1998)
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY – East Lansing, Michigan
Bar Admissions
State Bar of Michigan and State Bar of Illinois
PUBLICATIONS
1. McGill, JP and Zyskowski, JL, “Enforcement of Shrink-Wrap and Click-Wrap Agreements Under the UCC;
Mutual Assent is Pivotal. The Michigan Business Law Journal,Summer 2006; 26(2).
2. Foley, TJ and Zyskowski, JL, “State High Court Strikes Latest Blow Against Tort Reform Nullification,”
Washington Legal Foundation, Counsel’sAdvisory – State Focus, 2004; 12(7).
3. Giannelli, PD and Zyskowski, JL, “United States Supreme Court: 1999 Term,” Public Defender Reporter,
1999, 21(4).