Kent R. Stevens is a Chicago-based mediator specializing in high-stakes commercial and intellectual property disputes, leveraging over three decades of litigation and settlement negotiation experience. His practice stands out through its exclusive focus on mediation, supported by a distinguished background as a senior partner and trial attorney handling complex international trade and IP cases.
With a career that includes roles at the United States International Trade Commission and AM100 law firms, Mr. Stevens brings deep expertise in resolving disputes through conciliation and alternative dispute resolution. Since 2018, he has been retained by counsel from one-third of the Am100 law firms and has mediated cases involving Global Fortune 500 companies and diverse international parties. His approach is informed by a lifelong commitment to settlement across various contexts, from global IP litigation to restorative justice.
Services Offered
- Mediation service
- Commercial mediation
- Patent mediation
- IP/ITC 337 mediation
- Civil litigation mediation
- International dispute mediation
- Multi-district litigation mediation
Mr. Stevens serves clients nationwide and internationally, with mediations conducted in key locations including Chicago, Washington D.C., New York, Los Angeles, and Tokyo. He is a mediation panelist for the American Arbitration Association, American Intellectual Property Law Association, World Intellectual Property Organization, and the United States International Trade Commission.
