My Why

What powers my practice

A summer internship at a leading pharmaceutical company first introduced me to trademark law, where I discovered how my academic background could translate into meaningful legal work. I enjoy providing clients with business-focused, easy-to-digest guidance that helps them make informed decisions, and nothing is more rewarding than hearing feedback like, “this is exactly what I needed.” I strive to be a strong leader on client service teams, mentoring junior colleagues and instilling confidence in both clients and peers. Being a great lawyer is not just about billing hours, but about building a personal brand, leading by example, and making a positive impact within the firm and the community.

Credentials

  • Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, Juris Doctor (J.D.), Intellectual Property Law Society, 2014
  • Miami University, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), 2010

  • Illinois
  • United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois

  • Leading Intellectual Property Lawyer, Chambers USA, 2024-present
  • The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals – World Trademark Review 1000, 2024, 2026
  • Best Lawyers®, Women in the Law: “Ones to Watch” (Chicago Area), Intellectual Property Law, 2022–present
  • Selected to Intellectual Property Rising Stars, Super Lawyers®, 2022-2024
  • Best Lawyers®, “Ones to Watch” (Chicago Area), Intellectual Property Law, 2021–present
  • The Midwest’s Best Lawyers©, Intellectual Property Law, 2021
  • Emerging Lawyer, Leading Lawyers – Chicago Region, 2017–present
  • Top Women in Law, Chicago Daily Tribune, 2023
  • During law school, Louise received the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in E-Commerce.

Engagement

  • Co-Founder and Co-Chair, Associate Board of Lurie Cancer Center, 2021-Present
  • Board Member, Friends of Lurie Cancer Center Advisory Board, 2020-Present
  • Member, Richard Linn American Inn of Court, 2018-Present
    • Membership Chair, 2026-Present
    • Mentor Chair, 2024-2026
  • Member, International Trademark Association, 2014-Present
    • Leadership Development Committee-Leadership Programming Subcommittee, 2024-Present
    • Publications Committee-Resources Review Subcommittee, 2020-2023
  • Adjunct Professor, Chicago-Kent College of Law, Legal Writing IV-Intellectual Property (Trademark & Copyright), 2020-2023
  • Member, Chicago Bar Association
    • Co-Chair, Intellectual Property Committee Young Lawyers Section, 2014-2018
    • Legislative Liaison, Intellectual Property Committee Young Lawyers Section, 2013-2014
  • Board Member, The Auxiliary Board of Northwestern Memorial Hospital, 2015-2021
    • President, 2018- 2021

  • Volunteer, Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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