Dec. 02, 2025
Ethan Hastert, Esq.
Dickinson Wright https://www.dickinson-wright.com/our-people/ethan-a-hastert?tab=0
About The Lecturer
Ethan Hastert, a member of the firm's Chicago office, focuses his practice on commercial and business litigation, electronic discovery, and internal investigations. With a deep background in complex commercial litigation, Ethan has represented companies in a wide variety of industries in litigation and pre-litigation disputes. Such matters regularly involve breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duties, fraud, tortious interference with contract, and unjust enrichment.
Ethan also helps his clients navigate the challenges of electronic discovery, providing them with reliable guidance in the design and implementation of electronic discovery programs, including policies and procedures for efficiently and defensibly preserving electronically stored information.
He represents companies in the chemical, manufacturing, and financial services industries, among others, where managing electronically stored information (ESI) is crucial. Ethan is skilled in designing and implementing comprehensive electronic discovery programs, ensuring clients have efficient and defensible policies and procedures for preserving ESI.
Ethan's experience in internal investigations allows him to offer strategic advice and effective legal solutions. He approaches investigations with meticulous attention, ensuring they are conducted with integrity and thoroughness to protect his client's interests and reputations.
Committed to staying current with technological advancements and legal developments in his field, Ethan is a trusted advisor to his clients. His ability to translate complex technical and legal concepts into clear, actionable strategies makes him a valuable asset to organizations facing today's digital challenges.
Ethan holds a Juris Doctorate from the Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law. He also holds a Bachelors of Science from the University of Illinois Urbana- Champaign.
Practice Area(s)
Commercial / Consumer Law
Business and Corporation
Litigation
Privacy & Cybersecurity
Education
J.D., Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law
B.S., University of Illinois Urbana- Champaign
