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Jon Kangwa represents clients in Chicago, Illinois across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
Biography
About Jon Kangwa
Jon Kangwa is a senior associate at WSHB's Chicago office. His practice includes commercial litigation, construction, complex tort, and casualty cases. Jon is a strategic litigator that has won numerous dispositive motions and tried cases to jury verdict.
Jon's previous experience includes working at a boutique defense firm where he specialized in trucking accidents, transportation loses, and toxic tort litigation. He also served the State of Illinois as an Assistant Attorney General. There, he defended government entities from lawsuits pertaining to civil rights and correctional healthcare.
Before becoming a lawyer, Jon was an honors student at the University of Florida where he received his undergraduate degree. He then relocated to Illinois and pursued his law degree from Chicago-Kent. While in law school, he earned the CALI Excellence Award in Trial Advocacy, an award given to the highest scoring student in each law school class. He also appeared on the school’s dean’s list.
Outside of the courtroom, Jon supports community outreach organizations such as Minds Matter Chicago and Horizons for Youth.
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•Jon Kangwa Selected as one of the National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40
Firm News, 2.9.26
In the News
•Jon Kangwa Selected as one of the National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40
•WSHB Chicago Secures Decisive Victory for Property Management Company with Open and Obvious Defense
Honors & Recognitions
•National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40
Credentials
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law
J.D. · 2019
University of Florida
B.S. · 2015
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
Illinois U.S. Distri
2020 · ACTIVE
Affiliations
Professional memberships
Chicago Bar Association
2022), ISBA (2022), ABA (2022 · membership
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Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP
222 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 640
Chicago, IL 60606
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What areas of law does Jon Kangwa practice?
Jon Kangwa focuses on Business, General, Litigation, Personal Injury, and Workers Comp.
Where is Jon Kangwa located?
Jon Kangwa primarily serves clients in Chicago, Illinois, with an office at 222 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 640.
How experienced is Jon Kangwa?
Jon Kangwa has 6 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 2020.
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