Jonathan Zarate
Associate
Chicago Office
140 S. Dearborn Street, 6th Floor
Chicago, IL 60603
Direct Phone: 312.604.9121
Fax: 312.782.0943
Email: jzarate@ancelglink.com
B.A., University of Illinois at Chicago (2013)
Northern District of Illinois
Jonathan works with clients to identify viable defenses and develop detailed litigation strategies to achieve claim resolution.
While in law school, Jonathan served as a student editor of the Employee Rights and Employment Policy Journal. He also received CALI Awards for obtaining the highest grade in his Legal Writing III and Labor and Employment Law classes. He was also named as a 2014 American Bar Association Legal Opportunity Scholar.
Jonathan gained valuable transactional and litigation experience throughout law school. He interned in the legal department of a large pharmaceutical company. He clerked for several law firms specializing in immigration law, medical malpractice, workers’ compensation, and labor and employment law.
Prior to joining Ancel Glink, Jonathan defended clients in professional negligence, automobile, and workers’ compensation matters. He also has prior practical experience as an Emergency Medical Technician.
Awards/Professional Recognitions/Memberships
Illinois State Bar Association
Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Association
Hobbies
When not avidly defending clients, Jonathan enjoys exploring beaches and mountains abroad and volunteering for social causes.