Natalie J. Spears
Natalie Spears is a trial lawyer and represents clients in state and federal courts across the US in a wide range of matters, including consumer class actions, IP, media and advertising disputes, complex commercial and real estate litigation. She is lauded by clients as “tenacious and pragmatic” and is recognized for her courtroom achievements. As a member of Dentons’ US Board and head of its global Technology, Media and Telecommunications sector, Natalie sets direction for the firm’s commitment to exceptional client service.
Natalie offers clients advice that is creative, concise and uses common sense. She leads teams with this approach to achieve successful outcomes in litigation. Her representative clients include major global media and entertainment, retail, real estate and consumer products and services companies.
Her work and litigation victories were featured in Leading Lawyer Magazine, Top 10 in Illinois, earning a spot on the cover in the "Leading Women Lawyers" edition, March 2015, and as part of the National Law Journal’s "2014 Chicago Litigation Department of Year".
Natalie also is routinely called upon to secure the media's First Amendment rights, often in high-profile cases, including the trials of former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, Drew Peterson, Conrad Black, R. Kelly, and the Jennifer Hudson family murders.
- Chambers-ranked for Media and Entertainment Litigation in Illinois, 2007–2017
- Illinois Super Lawyers, Top 100 Illinois Lawyers: 2008-2016; Top 50 Women Lawyers: 2009-2016
- Recognized as an "IP Star", Managing IP's Guide, Euromoney Legal Guide, 2014-2017
- Legal 500-ranked for Media, Technology and Telecoms, 2013-2015
- Crain's Chicago Business, "40 under 40: Making a Difference in Chicago," November 2010
- Heartland Alliance Annual Human Rights Award, May 2005
- National Law Journal’s “40 Under 40” list of top litigators, July 2002
Chicago, Illinois 60606-6361