Austin Root
About Austin Root
Austin Root is an Associate Attorney at Ice Miller LLP in Chicago, Illinois, where he has worked since 2016. He holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Illinois College of Law and has previous experience as a legal intern and assistant in various organizations.
Work at Ice Miller LLP
Austin Root has served as an Associate Attorney at Ice Miller LLP since 2016. His role involves providing legal counsel and representation to clients in various matters. The firm is known for its comprehensive legal services across multiple practice areas, including corporate law, litigation, and public law. Austin's experience at Ice Miller LLP contributes to the firm's reputation for delivering effective legal solutions.
Previous Legal Experience
Before joining Ice Miller LLP, Austin Root gained valuable legal experience through various positions. He worked as a Legal Intern at Horizon Hobby from 2014 to 2015, where he supported legal operations in the Urbana-Champaign, Illinois area. Additionally, he served as a Legal Assistant at Southeast Louisiana Legal Services and The Pro Bono Project in 2014 and 2015, respectively, each for one month, in the Greater New Orleans area. These roles provided him with practical insights into legal processes and client interactions.
Education and Expertise
Austin Root earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Illinois College of Law, completing his studies from 2013 to 2016. His educational background also includes an International Economics program at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona in 2012. Prior to his law degree, he obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from the University of South Carolina-Columbia, where he studied from 2009 to 2013. This diverse educational foundation equips him with a strong understanding of legal and financial principles.
Background
Austin Root's career in law began with a focus on gaining practical experience through internships and assistant roles. His early positions included working as a Legal Assistant at Southeast Louisiana Legal Services and The Pro Bono Project, where he contributed to legal aid efforts. His transition to Ice Miller LLP marks a significant step in his professional journey, allowing him to apply his skills in a more specialized legal environment.