Kevin J. Conway

Kevin J. Conway is a nationally recognized mesothelioma trial lawyer with extensive experience in mass torts, wrongful death, and catastrophic injury litigation. Known for his dedication to justice, he has been named one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America and was a finalist for Trial Lawyer of the Year in Washington, D.C. His firm, Cooney & Conway, has tried or settled cases totaling billions of dollars, including a landmark $200 million settlement for 177 asbestos victims during the trial.

Mr. Conway earned his Bachelor of Arts and Juris Doctor degrees from Loyola University in Chicago. He and his partners at Cooney & Conway have endowed the Cooney & Conway Chair in Advocacy at their alma mater, demonstrating their commitment to legal education and advocacy. His extensive legal expertise has made him a sought-after speaker, educating attorneys nationwide on trial practice and mesothelioma litigation.

A Fellow of both the International Society of Barristers and the American College of Trial Lawyers—an honor reserved for only 0.25% of U.S. trial lawyers—Mr. Conway is widely recognized as a leading personal injury and mesothelioma attorney. He has built a strong record advocating for victims of asbestos exposure and other life‑altering injuries. A past president of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, he has repeatedly been named a Super Lawyer and Leading Lawyer by his peers and is consistently ranked among the top 10 personal injury lawyers in Illinois for his results‑driven commitment to client justice.

Beyond the courtroom, Kevin J. Conway has testified before legislative bodies on mesothelioma-related laws and victims’ rights. He has also appeared on national and local television and radio programs to discuss critical legal issues affecting those suffering from asbestos-related diseases. Attorneys nationwide frequently seek his expertise in representing clients affected by mesothelioma, further solidifying his impact on personal injury law.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Cooney & Conway
• Former President, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
• Fellow, International Society of Barristers
• Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers

Licensed State

• Georgia

Education

• Loyola University in Chicago
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Loyola University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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