Margaret Gisch is Chair of Golan Christie Taglia’s Litigation Practice Group and is a member of the Firm’s Executive Committee.
Peggy helps companies identify and resolve business disputes prior to litigation as well as in state and federal court or through informal or formal arbitration or mediation processes. Her practice focuses on:
- Shareholder/ownership disputes
- Restrictive covenants (covenants not-to-compete)
- Trade secrets
- Contract issues
- Defending against employment claims
She believes in a strong strategy from the outset, gathering all relevant information and developing an informed and nuanced plan to address problems and realize resolutions.
In addition to her litigation practice, Peggy provides guidance on employment issues and practices.
Prior to joining GCT, Peggy was an Associate with Goldsmith, Thelin, Dickson & Brown in Aurora. She served as Assistant State’s Attorney in the State’s Attorney’s Office of Edgar and Clark Counties (1990-1991) and started her career as a law clerk in the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
In recognition of her outstanding work and efforts to mentor and promote other women, Peggy has been selected to Chicago Lawyer's Top Women in Law list in 2022. The 3rd annual list features 35 exceptional women leaders who have made a notable impact on their communities and the legal profession at large. She has also been listed on Crain's 2025 Chicago Business' Notable Litigator & Trial Attorneys. More recently, she was placed in the Order of Veritas by the Litigation Counsel of America, Proven Trial Lawyers. Qualifying by completing twelve or more jury and/or bench trials to verdict and three appellate oral arguments before state courts.
Peggy enjoys traveling internationally and domestically. She lives in Chicago and enjoys experiencing the city’s rich cultural and restaurant options.
EDUCATION
University of Illinois School of Law, J.D., 1990
State Moot Court Team, Member 1989, Coach, 1990
Rickert Award for Excellence in Appellate Advocacy, 1989
St. Mary's College, Notre Dame, IN, B.A. in Philosophy and Political Science, 1987
BAR ADMISSIONS
Illinois, 1990
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Bar Association
Illinois State Bar Association
Federal Bar Association
Kane County Bar Association
COURT ADMISSIONS
U.S. Court of Appeals (7th Circuit)
U.S. Court of Appeals (1st Circuit)
U.S. District Court Trial Bar, Northern District of Illinois
HONORS & AWARDS
Chicago Lawyer's Top Women in Law List, 2022
Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America, an invitation-only, trial lawyer honorary society
Selected as a Super Lawyer (in the top 5% of attorneys)
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Chicago chapter, member and fund raiser
LATEST NEWS & INSIGHTS FROM Margaret A. Gisch
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April 21, 2025 News
Congratulations to Partner, Margaret Gisch on Being Named One of Crain’s Chicago Business 2025 Notable Litigators and Trial Attorneys!
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March 31, 2025 News
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Her company, Jury-X, was founded on the principle that everyone deserves a fair trial, and a jury is a significant part of that. Jury-X started with trials against Big Tobacco, where plaintiffs were often up against companies with unlimited resources. By researching jurors to ensure no bias was present this created an equal playing field for those involved.
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March 17, 2025 News
Longtime friends Katrina and Mary Kay first opened the doors of their salon, Salon Blue, in 1991. Though they’ve been in business for over 30 years, their mission remains steadfast: To provide modern, personalized hair, skin, and makeup services. This mission has taken them all over the world for their business, including Tuscany, Italy and the Berkshires of Massachusetts. Katrina and Mary Kay have dedicated their lives to helping Chicago land look and feel their best and are devoted to teaching the next generation of stylists by providing professional guidance and training programs. Please take a moment to read more about Katrina and Mary Kay below!
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March 17, 2025 News
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February 20, 2025 News
GCT to host employment webinar on preparing companies for Immigration Enforcement Raids.
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