Abby Van Grinsven
About Abby Van Grinsven
Abby Van Grinsven is an Associate Attorney at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP in the Greater Chicago Area, where she has worked since 2023. She specializes in advising and defending experimental aircraft associations in legal disputes and assists insurers with commercial liability matters.
Work at Hinshaw & Culbertson
Abby Van Grinsven has been working as an Associate Attorney at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP since 2023. In this role, she focuses on advising and defending experimental aircraft associations in disputes related to wrongful death, personal injury, and property damage claims. Her work involves assisting insurers with professional and general commercial liability, including preparing coverage opinions and letters to insureds or other insurers.
Previous Legal Experience
Prior to her current position, Abby Van Grinsven worked at several law firms. She served as an Associate Attorney at DeCaro, Doran, Siciliano, Gallagher & DeBlasis, LLP from 2014 to 2016 in Bowie, Maryland. She then worked at Bonner Kiernan Trebach & Crociata, LLP as an Associate Attorney from 2016 to 2018 in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. Her experience includes involvement in declaratory judgment actions for insurers.
Education and Expertise
Abby Van Grinsven earned her Doctor of Law (J.D.) with a concentration in Litigation from George Mason University, where she studied from 2010 to 2013. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Human Development from Boston College, completed from 2004 to 2008. Additionally, she attended The Peddie School from 2000 to 2004, which contributed to her foundational education.
Research Experience
In 2013, Abby Van Grinsven worked as a Research Assistant at George Mason University School of Law for three months. This role allowed her to engage in legal research and support academic initiatives within the law school, further enhancing her legal knowledge and skills.
Early Career as Litigation Paralegal
Before becoming an attorney, Abby Van Grinsven worked as a Litigation Paralegal at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP from 2008 to 2010 in Washington, DC. This position provided her with valuable experience in litigation processes and legal documentation, laying the groundwork for her future legal career.