Robert Bernat

Bernat & Bernat, P.C.

Robert Bernat Personal Injury Lawyer

Bernat & Bernat, P.C.

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Firm Summary

Legal Experience:
Bernat & Bernat, PC, Chicago, IL, 2004 – Present (equity principal)
Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP, Chicago, IL, 2001 – 2004 (of counsel)
Katten, Muchin & Zavis, Chicago, IL, 1986 – 1990 (partner)
Kirkland & Ellis, Chicago, IL, 1982 – 1986 (associate attorney)
Sidley & Austin, Chicago, IL, 1980 – 1982 (associate attorney)

Medical Legal Experience:
American Medical Association/Physicians for Responsible Negotiation, Chicago, IL
Executive Director and CEO, 2000 – 2001

Medical Experience for Robert Bernat

Medical Experience
Access Community Health Network, Chicago, IL
Physician, 2010 – 2011

The University of Chicago Hospitals/Program B, Chicago, IL
Resident – Department of Medicine, 1998 – 2000
Intern – Department of Medicine, 1995 – 1996

Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL
Resident – Department of Ophthalmology, 1996 – 1997

Licensure and Certifications
State of Illinois Permanent Medical License, 1998 – Present
United States Medical Licensing Examinations, Steps I, II & III, 1993 – 1996
California Bar, 1981 – Present
Florida Bar, 1981 – Present
Illinois Bar, 1980 – Present
Certified by the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners, 2011 – Present
Certified by the American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians, 2012 – Present
EducationRobert Bernat – Education Background
The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
MD, 1995
Ciba-Geigy Award, 1993 (for service to Pritzker School of Medicine)

Harvard Law School, Cambridge, MA,
JD, 1980

Oxford University (College: Christ Church), Oxford, England
BA (Law), 1977
MA (Law), 1981

Princeton University, Princeton, NJ
AB (Economics), magna cum laude, 1975
Omicron Delta Epsilon, 1975 (economics honor society)
English Speaking Union Scholar, 1975
Phi Beta Kappa

Public Interest Activities
Member of the Board of Directors of the Children’s Tumor Foundation, 2002 – 2006
Legal Counsel on Disability Insurance to The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago Medical School, Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine, Northwestern University Medical School and Rush Medical College, 1991 – 1995
Founder and President of the Safer Schools First, a not-for-profit entity, and Safer Schools First .com, 2013 – Present
Harvard Club of Chicago, a not-for-profit entity, Director and Vice President – Membership
Princeton Club of Chicago, a not-for-profit entity, Director and Membership Co-Chair
Member of the Illinois School Security and Standards Task Force 2015 – Present