Sebastian Ovalle

Sebastian Ovalle practices in the Complex Litigation and Toxic Torts & Products Liability groups. In 2022, he was a member of the trial team defending Sotera Health in Cook County, Illinois, where after a twenty-eight-day trial, the firm secured a complete defense verdict. Sebastian has also represented construction companies in prosecuting and defending claims related to megaprojects. Currently, he is representing a pharmaceutical company and assisting with all aspects of corporate and expert discovery.

Prior to joining the firm, Sebastian served as a prosecutor in New York City, where he prosecuted attempted murders, robberies, and grand larceny. He visited crime scenes and hospitals where he interviewed victims, witnesses, and police officers. He also conducted custodial interrogations of criminal suspects. To enhance his prosecutions, Sebastian used DNA and augmented imaging to prosecute violent defendants. He maintained a 100% indictment rate throughout his tenure as a prosecutor.

Sebastian graduated from John Jay College of Criminal Justice and attended the University of Iowa College of Law, where he received his degree. He is a member of the Defense Research Institute.

Sebastian is recognized as a 2025 Super Lawyers Rising Star for Personal Injury Products Defense.