Kevin W. Chern
Managing Partner
Mr. Chern is the Managing Partner of UpRight Law. He has practiced exclusively in the area of consumer protection law for over 20 years. As a Managing Partner of two of the country’s premier consumer bankruptcy law firms, his firm’s have represented over 75,000 consumers and discharged over a billion dollars in debt under Mr. Chern’s direction.
He has been described by his peers as, “Very thorough, diligent and knowledgeable,” and hundreds have endorsed him for his excellence, in bankruptcy, consumer protection, and law firm management. Mr. Chern has written dozens of articles for practice management periodicals and State Bar Journals and has spoken at numerous continuing legal education seminars for lawyers. He is considered to be at the forefront of innovation in the delivery of legal services. He believes that he has an obligation to use his understanding of technology to increase access to legal services to those who otherwise might not be able use the services of an attorney or would simply prefer to interact with their attorney via digital means.
In the past, Mr. Chern has been the creator and administrator of numerous nationwide legal marketing businesses, a marketing, technology, business development and law firm management consultant to 1100+ law firms nationwide, architect of five comprehensive law office CRMs and dozens of legal websites, and a notable expert in law practice development having created practices in bankruptcy, consumer protection litigation, bankruptcy litigation, class action litigation, lemon law, personal injury, workers compensation and DUI defense.
Chern believes one of his greatest achievements is his track record of building successful law firms and businesses that provide employees with stimulating and energizing work environments. By promoting a strong culture among employees and implementing excellent internal processes, Mr. Chern, along with the rest of the Firm’s management team, has a created a world class organization that delivers the highest level of legal services to clients in the new virtual economy.
License
25 years since Kevin W. Chern was first licensed to practice law.
| State | License Status | Year Acquired |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 1993 |
| IN - Northern and Southern District | Active And Authorized To Practice Law |
Education
| School | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois College of Law | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1993 |
| University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana | Psychology | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1990 |
Work Experience
| Position | Duration |
|---|---|
| Managing Partner at Law Solutions Chicago LLC | 2013–present |
| President at Total Attorneys, Inc. | 2005–2013 |
| Vice-President, Technology at National Consumer Bankruptcy Litigation Center | 2006–2008 |
Associations
| Position | Association Name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Member | American Bar Association | 2008–present |
| Member | National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys | 2005–present |
| Member | National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys | 1993–present |
Awards
| Award Name | Granting Organization | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Fastcase 50 | Fastcase | 2011 |
| #2 on Fast 50 | Crain's Chicago Business | 2009 |
| Inductee | Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame | 2009 |
