LAURA L. MILNICHUK
Laura focuses her practice on commercial litigation,
insurance defense, and insurance coverage. She is also experienced
in cases involving product liability. Prior to joining Litchfield
Cavo LLP, Laura spent two years as a clerk for the Honorable Dennis
J. Burke, who presides over a Commercial Calendar for the Circuit
Court of Cook County. Laura was listed as a Rising Star by Super
Lawyers magazine in 2009 and 2010, a recognition earned by
no more than 2.5 percent of lawyers in Illinois.
While in law school, Laura served as Editor-in-Chief
of the International Law Review and received CALI awards
for excellence in Legal Writing and Appellate Advocacy.
Education
- Loyola University of Chicago, JD, 2005
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, BA, 2001; cum
laude with high distinction in Spanish
Publications
- “Where does a corporation ‘do business’?”
Illinois State Bar Association Trial Briefs Newsletter,
Vol. 55, No. 10 (June 2010)
- “Enforcing settlement agreements after a case has been
dismissed ‘with prejudice’: Does the court retain
jurisdiction to enforce the agreement?” Illinois State
Bar Association Trial Briefs Newsletter, Vol. 54, No. 7
(March 2009)
- “People v. Illinois Commerce Commission: Deadline
for E-filing under Illinois Commerce Commission’s Regulations,”
Illinois State Bar Association Trial Briefs Newsletter,
Vol. 54, No. 7 (March 2009); reprinted in Illinois State
Bar Association Energy Utilities, Telecommunications & Transportation
Law Newsletter, Vol. 44, No. 3 (April 2009)
Professional Activities
- American Bar Association
- Illinois State Bar Association, member of the Civil Practice
and Procedure Section Council
- Chicago Bar Association
