Hayley R.
About Hayley R.
Commercial Litigation/Trial Attorney with a focus on complex civil litigation, adept at representing clients in diverse industries such as cruise lines, car manufacturers, and insurance companies. Licensed in Florida, New York, and Illinois, with seven years of experience spanning state and federal courts. Noted for proficiency as second and third chair defense counsel in civil jury trials, including successful outcomes in high-stakes litigation. Recognized for exceptional legal writing skills, with a knack for dissecting intricate issues and presenting them clearly. Skilled in fostering teamwork, conducting exhaustive legal research, and employing analytical skills to achieve optimal results. Proficient in a range of legal technologies, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams), Westlaw, LexisNexis, Clio, Logikull, and Adobe. Hayley brings her extensive litigation experience from Chicago and Miami, including representation in complex commercial litigation and defense against class actions involving Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) claims. Her background includes defending insurers in numerous high-value breach of contract, declaratory judgment, and bad faith actions in Florida state and federal courts. She has also handled civil rights and consumer litigation matters, including pro bono representation of prisoners alleging violations of the Eighth Amendment. Hayley earned her B.A. from DePauw University and her J.D. from Loyola University Chicago School of Law. Additionally, she completed the Regulatory and Antitrust Law certificate program at Cornell University in 2023.