Alicia is presented with a career-changing opportunity that carries a huge financial risk when Will and Diane offer to make her an equity partner in the firm in exchange for a large capital contribution. Jordan and Eli plot a possible attack on Maddie Hayward's campaign, but their plan backfires. David represents the fiancée of an internet billionaire during a complex pre-nup negotiation.
An open feed from a camera mistakenly left on after a teleconferenced deposition reveals a threat to their firm that Alicia and Cary didn't see coming. The fate of Lockhart & Gardner hangs in the balance as Louis Canning vies for a larger role.
As Peter and the city of Chicago prepare for a possible riot, Frank Prady and Alicia face each other in an important debate.
Danny investigates the murder of a student on a college campus, while Jamie encounters a former law school classmate who is attacked while helping the homeless.
As the firm deals with an internal legal crisis, Alicia tries to hold onto their biggest client; Diane plots her move.