LAURA D. HRUBEC
Naperville,IL
Summary
Persuasive expert analyzes complex legal issues, formulates legal arguments and provides sound advice on wide range of topics over 22 years, one of the most important of which is fostering a team environment.
Adept at navigating legal systems, leveraging resources and communicating with clients with a thorough understanding of precedents and regulations.Highly skilled at handling all types of issues successfully. Excels at effective problem-solving and goal-oriented planning.
Extensive experience practicing third party liability litigation, contract disputes, mediations, motion drafting, legal research, depositions, workers’ compensation law and litigation, contract law, contract interpretation and employment law and excels in advising clients regarding the same.
Skilled at analyzing complex legal issues, formulates legal arguments and provides sound advice on wide range of topics. Adept at navigating legal systems, leveraging resources and communicating with clients.
Ambitious Partner handles multiple cases and maintains compliance with regulatory bodies. Offers strengths in partnership development and mentoring staff. Astute Partner with strong skills in hiring and monitoring staff and building firm credibility.
Effective law professional with proven track record of successfully representing clients in court, developing legal strategies and drafting and negotiating contracts. Well-versed in principles of civil litigation, employment law and contract law. Works independently and collaboratively as part of team.
Astute Attorney provides legal counsel and support to clients. Skilled in researching and interpreting legal documents, resolving disputes and successfully negotiating settlements. Handles multiple tasks, prioritizes efficiently and meets tight deadlines.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Litigation Attorney
Quintairos Prieto Wood & Boyer, P.A.
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Achieved successful client outcomes by identifying and addressing their unique needs and goals.
- Expanded firm's clientele through strategic networking and relationship building initiatives.
- Collaborated with diverse team of professionals to develop innovative solutions for complex legal issues.
- Streamlined internal processes, fostering improved efficiency and productivity for firm. .
- Preparation and presentation of seminars for web and in person client presentations.
- Mentored junior associates, providing guidance on case strategy and professional development opportunities.
- Presented compelling arguments in court, resulting in favorable verdicts for clients across multiple cases.
- Conducted settlement negotiations and trial for workers' compensation $20,000 below authority.
Litigation Attorney
Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea, BenMaier & Eastham PLLC
09.2020 - 10.2023
- Proficient at all matters of workers’ compensation law and solid knowledge base of employment and labor law.
- Preparation of multiple Circuit and Appellate Court appeals
- Presenter at multiple seminars
- Represented defendant employer in third party cases
- Networked with other professionals and organizations to expand contacts and opportunities.
- Negotiated settlements with opposing counsel.
- Drafted motions, petitions, briefs and waivers.
- Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.
- Reduced client liability through meticulous analysis of legal documents and evidence.
- Achieved favorable case outcomes by developing and implementing strategic litigation plans.
- Negotiated favorable settlements for clients by leveraging strong communication and persuasion skills.
- Managed complex caseloads, prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines to ensure optimal results for clients.
- Drafted persuasive motions and briefs, contributing to successful rulings in favor of clients.
- Conducted thorough legal research to support case arguments and inform litigation strategy decisions.
- Prepared clients for depositions and trial testimony, enhancing their credibility as key witnesses.
- Streamlined discovery processes by efficiently reviewing, analyzing, and organizing large volumes of data.
- Mentored junior associates, fostering professional growth and improving overall team performance.
- Presented compelling arguments during trial proceedings, securing favorable verdicts on behalf of clients.
- Developed creative legal solutions to resolve disputes efficiently while maintaining client satisfaction.
- Balanced multiple priorities while managing diverse case portfolio, consistently achieving positive results for clients.
- Skillfully negotiated agreements between opposing parties, reaching mutually beneficial resolutions without escalating conflicts further into litigation.
- Advised clients on potential risks associated with specific actions or decisions based on thorough evaluation of legal landscape.
- Maintained open lines of communication with clients throughout litigation process, ensuring they were well-informed about developments affecting their cases.
- Participated in mediation sessions, effectively advocating for client interests while working towards amicable resolutions.
- Proactively identified trends in case law that may impact ongoing or future litigation matters involving firm's clientele.
- Continuously expanded knowledge of relevant legal issues through ongoing professional development, enhancing quality of representation provided to clients.
- Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
- Created and finalized contracts and other legal documents for clients.
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
- Prepared and filed pleadings, motions and other legal documents in court proceedings.
- Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
- Communicated with clients and collected information to research cases and prepare settlement offers.
- Developed strategies for court proceedings and negotiations.
- Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.
- Researched, wrote and filed motions, writs and briefs for each case.
- Represented clients in court hearings and in negotiations with other parties.
- Presented key evidence and exhibits during civil trials.
Litigation Attorney
Garofalo, Schreiber, Storm & Grant, PC
11.2014 - 09.2020
- Practice area Illinois workers’ compensation Law, Subrogation Law, Third Party Defense and Employment Law.
- Attended 10 mediations representing Defendant in third party cases
- Tried 25 hearings before Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission
- Engaged in over 30 depositions
- Extensive case law research and preparations of client seminars, memos and webinars
- Presentation at 50 seminars on various workers’ compensation law topics to clients, employers, colleagues and Arbitrators
- Negotiated favorable settlements for clients by leveraging strong communication and persuasion skills. Saved hundreds of thousands of dollars for clients through astute negotiation.
- Highly skilled in written communications including letters, motions and briefs
- Negotiation and mitigation; skilled at evaluating files and locating factors that mitigate exposure and significantly aid in mitigating exposure
- Networked with other professionals and organizations to expand contacts and opportunities
- Minimized risk exposure through careful advice on business operations and strategic plans
- Grew business significantly by adding clients
- Created successful marketing strategies for business growth
- Oversaw and mentored associates
- Achieved favorable case outcomes by developing and implementing strategic litigation plans
- Reduced client liability through meticulous analysis of legal documents and evidence
- Negotiated favorable settlements for clients by leveraging strong communication and persuasion skills
- Managed complex caseloads, prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines to ensure optimal results for clients
- Drafted persuasive motions and briefs, contributing to successful rulings in favor of clients
- Drafted discovery motions (interrogatories, Request to Produce and responses).
- Conducted thorough legal research to support case arguments and inform litigation strategy decisions
- Prepared clients for depositions and trial testimony, enhancing their credibility as key witnesses
- Streamlined discovery processes by efficiently reviewing, analyzing, and organizing large volumes of data
- Mentored junior associates, fostering professional growth and improving overall team performance
- Developed creative legal solutions to resolve disputes efficiently while maintaining client satisfaction
- Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients
- Created and finalized contracts and other legal documents for clients
- Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters
- Prepared and filed pleadings, motions and other legal documents in court proceedings
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses
- Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals
- Communicated with clients and collected information to research cases and prepare settlement offers
- Negotiated settlements with opposing counsel
- Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients
- Researched, wrote and filed motions, writs and briefs for each case
- Developed strategies for court proceedings and negotiations
- Reviewed and analyzed pertinent state and federal laws and legal precedent
- Drafted motions, petitions and waivers
- Presented key evidence and exhibits during civil trials
- Educated clients on updated employment case law
- Drafted contracts between employers and employees
- Advised clients regarding union contracts, laws regarding termination, hiring contracts and resignation contracts
- Advised clients regarding insurance coverage for workers' compensation claims
Attorney
Rosario Cribella, LTD
06.2009 - 11.2014
- Practiced workers' compensation law in Illinois and Indiana.
- Performed real estate closings.
- Managed 140 files.
- Prepared and presented client seminars for education on hiring practices, accidents, communication, defense.
- Prepared monthly case law update seminars.
- Extensive case law research for presentation to clients at seminars and webinars and spent significant time fostering relationships resulting from marketing, including monthly case law updates.
- Advocated for clients before court in oral argument by presenting facts and evidence in most favorable light.
- Developed strategies for court proceedings and negotiations.
- Achieved successful case outcomes by researching legal issues and drafting persuasive arguments.
- Improved client satisfaction rates by providing timely updates on case progress and addressing concerns promptly.
- Negotiated favorable settlements, minimizing litigation costs and time spent in court.
- Developed strong working relationships with opposing counsel, fostering a collaborative environment for dispute resolution.
- Drafted comprehensive legal documents such as pleadings, motions, briefs, contracts, wills, and trusts for to support various clients needs.
- Counseled clients on risk management strategies to minimize exposure to litigation liabilities.
- Presented compelling oral arguments in court hearings and trials that resulted in favorable rulings for clients.
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
- Filed timely case pleadings to meet firm deadlines.
- Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
Litigation Attorney
Hennessy & Roach
01.2004 - 01.2009
- Arbitrated more than 30 cases to conclusion and won 4 cases before the Commission
- Performed real estate closings
- Participated in mediations
- Drafted discovery for civil court
- Preparation of Circuit Court and Appellate Court appeals
- Extensive case law research and preparations of client seminars in workers’ compensation law and employment law
- Significant labor law and employment law research via CLE courses and books to create marketing campaign for workers’ compensation law.
- Brought in multiple clients for business whose relationships I have maintained.
- Negotiated favorable settlements for clients by leveraging strong communication and persuasion skills.
- Reduced client liability through meticulous analysis of legal documents and evidence.
- Achieved favorable case outcomes by developing and implementing strategic litigation plans.
- Managed complex caseloads, prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines to ensure optimal results for clients.
- Drafted persuasive motions and briefs, contributing to successful rulings in favor of clients.
- Conducted thorough legal research to support case arguments and inform litigation strategy decisions.
- Prepared clients for depositions and trial testimony, enhancing their credibility as key witnesses.
- Developed creative legal solutions to resolve disputes efficiently while maintaining client satisfaction.
- Balanced multiple priorities while managing a diverse case portfolio, consistently achieving positive results for clients.
- Advised clients on potential risks associated with specific actions or decisions based on thorough evaluation of the legal landscape.
- Maintained open lines of communication with clients throughout the entire litigation process, ensuring they were well-informed about developments affecting their cases.
- Participated in mediation sessions, effectively advocating for client interests while working towards amicable resolutions.
- Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
- Created and finalized contracts and other legal documents for clients.
- Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.
- Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
- Negotiated settlements with opposing counsel.
- Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.
- Researched, wrote and filed motions, writs and briefs for each case.
- Minimized risk exposure through careful advice on business operations and strategic plans.
- Drafted motions, petitions and waivers.
- Interviewed witnesses and gathered public record research relevant to each case.
Education
Juris Doctorate -
DePaul College of Law
Chicago, Illinois06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
North Central College
Naperville, Illinois06.1998
Skills
- Thorough knowledge of workers’ compensation law and solid knowledge base of labor and employment law
- Licenses to practice law in Illinois and Indiana (Indiana is inactive due to past dues It can be reactivated in short time)
- Skilled in drafting complex contracts, motions and briefs
- Arbitrating Disputes
- Court-Appointed Mediation
- Marketing
- Legal Brief Preparation
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Filling Appeals
- Efficient Researcher
- Conferring with Judges
Accomplishments
- President of the Workers' Compensation Lawyers Association, 2020
- Board member of the Illinois Workers' Compensation Lawyers Association 2012-2021
- Leading Lawyer, 2015-present
- Top Women Lawyers, 2020-2023
- Top Civil Defense Layers, 2022
- Top Suburban Business Lawyers Selected by Peers, 2020
- Top Worker's Comp Lawyers, 2023
Additional Information
- Awards , National Dean's List; 1996 Wingspread Scholar Best Delegation Award, Model United Nations; Nov. 1997 Academic Excellence Award; 1995 and 1996
Affiliations
- Workers' Compensation Lawyers Association
- Illinois Bar Association
- RIMS
Timeline
Litigation Attorney
Quintairos Prieto Wood & Boyer, P.A.
10.2023 - 12.2023
Litigation Attorney
Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea, BenMaier & Eastham PLLC
09.2020 - 10.2023
Litigation Attorney
Garofalo, Schreiber, Storm & Grant, PC
11.2014 - 09.2020
Attorney
Rosario Cribella, LTD
06.2009 - 11.2014
Litigation Attorney
Hennessy & Roach
01.2004 - 01.2009
Juris Doctorate -
DePaul College of Law
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
North Central College
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