Caitlin (“Caite”) Mika is a commercial litigation attorney with significant experience handling complex litigation matters in state and federal courts nationwide. She represents individuals and private and public companies in high-stakes disputes, with a particular focus on consumer fraud, product liability, and matters arising under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).
Caite also works closely with Polsinelli’s M&A Litigation group, advising clients on pre- and post-closing M&A disputes, securities matters, investigations and other financial litigation. Her practice spans all phases of litigation, including managing complex discovery, drafting and arguing dispositive motions, and representing clients in trial proceedings.
In addition to her litigation practice, Caite is actively involved in pro bono work. She played a key role in securing a landmark settlement and consent decree to ensure homeless students in St. Louis, Missouri, receive access to public education. She also volunteers regularly with the Legal Prep Debate Program offered through Legal Prep Charter Academies and tutors with Tutoring Chicago.
Education
- Northwestern University School of Law (J.D., 2014)
- Associate Editor, Northwestern University Law Review
- University of Illinois (B.A., cum laude, 2011)
- Political Science and Spanish
Bar Admission
- Illinois
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Professional Affiliations
- National Association of Women Lawyers (NAWL)
- Coalition of Women’s Initiatives in Law (CWIL)
- Chicago Bar Association (CBA)
Recognition
- Participant, Polsinelli Trial Academy facilitated by NITA, 2025
- Named one of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America in Commercial Litigation, 2021-2026
Community
- Tutoring Chicago, Volunteer Tutor
- Legal Prep Debate Program
Languages
- Spanish (Conversational)
