On Monday, June 16, 2025, U.S. District Judge Mary M. Rowland partially denied Northwestern University’s request to dismiss Adrian Santiago’s lawsuit alleging violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act and Illinois wage and hour laws. The federal judge ruled that the former Northwestern University baseball coach could be considered an employee under the Fair Labor Standards Act, despite his initial role as a volunteer. Santiago, represented by Esbrook Law, PC, claims he performed the work of three full-time employees when three employees left the university and worked over 100 hours a week, receiving only $10,000 in compensation. While the court dismissed some of his claims, the main wage suit will proceed.
On March 25, 2025, Delaware’s Governor signed into law Senate Bill 21, which enacts long-debated amendments to two major provisions of the Delaware General Corporation Law (“DGCL”): Sections 144 and 220. Backed by bipartisan support and major corporate stakeholders, these amendments reinforce Delaware’s reputation as the nation’s premier forum for business-friendly corporate governance.
Christopher Esbrook spent more than a decade at Kirkland & Ellis. But he had a dream to launch his own firm and thought there was a viable path to follow. After seven years and substantial growth, Esbrook P.C. is meeting its founder’s goals while being a complementary piece to Big Law firms like his former employer.
Christopher Esbrook is quoted in Delaware Business Times article regarding the proposed Delaware bill (SB 21).
Esbrook P.C. secured a complete defense verdict for EZ Blockchain (“EZB”) in a $15 million dispute involving claims of fraud and breach of contract in the cryptocurrency industry.
Esbrook P.C. recently secured a complete victory on behalf of its client (the “Claimant”) in a three-day arbitration trial held in Chicago, Illinois. The Arbitrator awarded $1,229,704 in damages to Claimant, along with continuing monthly damages of $15,714 until the full dissolution of a certain Illinois limited liability company (“Company”), which was the subject of the arbitration.
United Methodist Church settles legal battle over property, assets with Naperville Korean Church. Kasun Wijegunawardana, attorney at Esbrook P.C. represented the church.
Boutique litigation firm Esbrook PC is opening the doors on a new Delaware office with a former Rosner Law Group attorney at the helm, a move that Esbrook says will help it better assist clients embroiled in disputes over books and records,corporate control issues and more.
Esbrook P.C., a nationally recognized highly successful boutique law firm based in Chicago, has announced the establishment of a new office in Delaware under the leadership of Scott J. Leonhardt, an accomplished Delaware attorney with extensive transactional, bankruptcy, and litigation experience.
The Chicago Inn of Court has named Christopher J. Esbook President for its 2024-2025 term.