Geoffrey A. Vance

Practice Areas

E-Discovery Services & Strategy

Litigation

Trade Secrets

Family Office Services

Trial Practice

Food & Beverage

Food & Consumer Packaged Goods Litigation

Arts & Entertainment

Career

Geoffrey Vance is a seasoned litigator renowned for defending global corporations and resolving high-stakes, bet-the-company disputes. With over 40 cases argued to verdict, Geof’s expertise spans a broad spectrum of litigation, from fiercely contested food and consumer product liability cases to complex, cross-continental trust and estate disputes. In the courtroom, his commanding presence and strategic acumen shine as he dismantles opponents’ arguments, delivering decisive victories for his clients.

Geof excels in navigating sprawling, data-intensive disputes, leveraging his extensive e-discovery experience to unearth pivotal evidence that shifts cases in his clients’ favor. His leadership in the field of legal technology is well-documented: he has contributed decades of insight to the Sedona Conference’s Working Group 1 on Electronic Document Retention and Production and recently helped shape the Legal Data Intelligence initiative. Recognized as an early adopter of artificial intelligence in law, Relativity honored him among its inaugural “AI Visionaries” for his pioneering role in integrating AI within his organization.

A U.S. Navy veteran who served with distinction during the First Gulf War, Geof brings military-honed discipline and resolve to every case. Beyond the courtroom, his commitment to justice extends to leadership roles on the boards of the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago and, until recently, the Autism Speaks’ Chicagoland chapter, which Geof helped found and served as its first chair. He also served as president of the Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation, amplifying his impact on the community.