Overview
William J. Rogers is a trial lawyer who has tried jury cases in federal, state and municipal courts and has written and argued appeals in the Seventh Circuit, Illinois Supreme Court and Illinois Appellate Court.
- American College of Trial Lawyers
- American Board of Trial Advocates
- Illinois Chapter President, 2020-2022
- Illinois Chapter President-elect, 2019-2020
- National Board Representative, Illinois Chapter, 2018-Present
- Society of Trial Lawyers
- President, 2017-2018
- Vice President, 2016-2017
- Secretary, 2015-2016
- Treasurer, 2013-2014
- Board of Directors, 2008-2010
- International Society of Barristers
- American Bar Association
- Illinois State Bar Association
- Chicago Bar Association
- Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel
- Illinois Defense Counsel
- Defense Research Institute
- “Lifetime Achievement Award” Cook County Jury Verdict Reporter/Law Bulletin Media, October 16, 2024
- Named 2024 “Lawyer of the Year” by The Best Lawyers in America® for Product Liability Litigation – Defendants, Chicago
- Top 250 Illinois Lawyers selected by Leading Lawyers Magazine, September 2014
- Top 10 Medical Malpractice Defense Lawyer selected by Leading Lawyers Magazine, 2014, 2018
- Top 100 Illinois Lawyers 2007, conducted by Law & Politics, Illinois Super Lawyers and Chicago Magazine
- Selected for inclusion in Illinois Super Lawyers in 2005-2018, 2021-2022
- Selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America®
- Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants, (2021-2024,2026)
- Product Liability Litigation – Defendants, (2023-2024,2026)
- Selected for inclusion in Leading Lawyers since 2004-present
- Leading American Lawyers, Illinois – product liability, medical malpractice and construction litigation
- Chicago Lawyer 2011 Year in Review Significant Jury Verdict
- Lifepath 2010 Family of the Year
- CBCC Civic Award, 2011
- Fairfield University Athletic Hall of Fame (Rugby Team)
- National Institute of Trial Advocacy, Northwestern University School of Law, March 13-17, 1992
- National Institute of Trial Advocacy, Northwestern University School of Law, March 19-21, 1990
- National Institute of Trial Advocacy, Northwestern University School of Law, May 24-26, 1989
- Northwestern University School of Law Legal Clinic/Trial Advocacy Class Presentations
- “High Stakes Trials and Verdicts”, Chicago Bar Association, October 10, 2024
- “Anatomy of a Trial: The Rosenberg Spy Case,” American College of Trial Lawyers/Chicago Bar Association, November 17, 2022
- “Litigating High Sakes Cases,” Chicago Bar Association YLS Tort Litigation Committee, June 23, 2022
- “Jury Verdict Inflation,” MP Group, Webinar, June 2020
- “Masters in Trial Demonstration,” American Board of Trial Advocates, March 10, 2019
- “Preventing Medical Malpractice,” Midwestern University, June 27, 2018
- “Trials and Technology in the Courtroom,” ABA/TIPS, Philadelphia, April 29, 2015
- “Recurring Risks,” CEP/The Mutual, May 15, 2015
- “Medical Malpractice,” Midwestern University, June 27, 2012
- “Preventing Medical Misadventures,” Illinois Bone & Joint Institute, April 5, 2011
- “Preventing Medical Misadventures,” Illinois State Mutual Insurance Exchange, April 13, 2010
- “Risk Management,” Illinois State Mutual Insurance Exchange, August 19, 2010
- “Trial and Medical Risks,” Shand Morahan, August 19, 2010
- “Trials – Medical,” Society of Hand Surgeons, March 16, 2009
- “Direct Exam,” Chicago Bar Association, February 29, 2008
- “Allegations of Malpractice in Hand Surgery,” Chicago Society of Hand Surgery, March 12, 2005
- “Discovering the Anatomy of a Medical Malpractice Jury Trial,” Northwestern University School of Law Illinois State Medical Society, April 6, 2002 and June 9, 2002
- “Medical Cases-Risk Management,” Illinois State Medical Society, November 10, 1999
- “Legal Aspects of Cancer Research Protocols and Informed Consent,” University of Illinois, Chicago, November 15, 1996
- “Trial of a Dental Malpractice Case,” 130th Midwinter Meeting, Chicago Dental Society, February 24, 1995
- “Risk Prevention,” Pathology and Nuclear Associates, January 25, 1995
- “Deposition of a Witness,” Chicago Bar Association Trial Techniques Seminar, December 13, 1994
- “Defense of Medical Cases,” Mt. Sinai Hospital, April 27, 1994
- “Risk Management in Medical Cases,” Illinois State Medical Society, January 15, 1994
- “Mock Pharmaceutical Liability Trial,” 29th Annual Meeting, Drug Information Association, July 14, 1993
- “Taking the Plaintiff’s Deposition,” Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Shotgun Seminar, February 15, 1993
- “Deposing the Expert,” Chicago Bar Association Trial Techniques Seminar, December 15, 1992
- “Medical Malpractice Trial,” University of Illinois School of Medicine, April 23, 1992
- “Deposing the Expert,” Chicago Bar Association Trial Techniques Seminar, December 12, 1991
- “Trial – Liability of Agents and Brokers,” Illinois Professional Insurance Agents Association, September 14, 1991
- “Factors in Settlement Evaluations,” North Suburban Clinic, April 30, 1991
- “Realities of Medicine – Trial,” University of Illinois School of Medicine, April 4, 1991
- “Deposing the Non-Medical Expert,” Chicago Bar Association Trial Techniques Seminar, December 13, 1990
- “Risk Management Strategies,” Good Shepherd Hospital, July 17, 1990
- “Demonstration: Preparing an Expert for Deposition and Deposition of Expert,” IICLE, May 18, 1989
- “Addressing Plaintiff’s Claims of Pain and Suffering,” Chicago Bar Association Trial Techniques Seminar, May 11, 1989
- “Dental Malpractice,” Chicago Dental Society, North Michigan Avenue Dental Study Club, March 15, 1989
- “Liability of Insurance Agents & Brokers,” North Suburban Chapter of Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois, March 21, 1989
- “Deposing the Non-Medical Expert,” Chicago Bar Association Trial Techniques Seminar, September 13, 1988
- “Mock Trial – Liability of Insurance Agents & Brokers,” Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois & Wisconsin, July 16, 1988
- “Proving/Disputing Plaintiff’s Damages,” Chicago Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Seminar, February 3, 1988
- “Proof of Facts: Laying the Foundation for Expert Testimony,” Chicago Bar Association Trial Techniques Seminar, November 19, 1987
- “Deposing the Expert,” Chicago Bar Association Trial Techniques Seminar, October 27, 1987
- “Liability of Insurance Agents & Insurance Brokers,” Chicago Council of Insurance Women, October 14, 1987
- “Illinois Uninsured & Underinsured Motorist Coverage,” Professional Education Systems, September 9, 10 and 11, 1987
- “Liability of Insurance Agents & Brokers,” Insurance Women of Suburban Chicago, March 12, 1987
- “Medical Records,” Chicago Medical Society 43rd Annual Midwest Clinical Conference, March 8, 1987
- “Deposition Strategies & Techniques – Deposing the Expert,” Chicago Bar Association Trial Techniques Seminar, October 30, 1986
- “Proving & Disputing Damages,” Chicago Bar Association Trial Techniques Seminar, May 22, 1985
- “Medical Malpractice Crisis,” Spring Meeting, Chicago Medical Society North Branch, April 27, 1985
- “Dental Malpractice,” 120th Midwinter Meeting, Chicago Dental Society, February 24, 1985
- “1985 Medical Malpractice Reform Act,” Chicago Bar Association Trial Techniques Seminar, October 8, 1985
- “Dental Malpractice Trial,” 119th Midwinter Meeting, Chicago Dental Society, February 20, 1984
- “Jury Selection,” Chicago Bar Association Trial Techniques Seminar, January 18, 1983
- “Dental Malpractice,” Chicago Dental Society Annual Meeting North Branch, January 14, 1982
- “Malpractice Crisis,” University of Illinois Medical & Dental School Seminar, November 12, 1980
- “Dental Malpractice,” Illinois Society of Periodontists Seminar, October 22, 1979
- “Supplement to Discovery in Medical Cases,” Co-Author with Geoffrey Gifford and Michael Lauzon, IICLE, 1992
- “Discovery in Medical Malpractice Cases,” Co-Author with Geoffrey Gifford and Michael Lauzon, Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education, 1989
- Analysis of Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage, Contributing Author, Professional Systems Manual, September 1987, pp. 1-35
- Prepared script with John Stalmack for AOPA Video on Professional Liability, 1989
- “Perjury: The Forgotten Offense,” 65 J. Crim. L. & C. 361, 1974
- “Border Searches: Almedia Sanchez v. United States, 64J Crim L & C424, 1973
