Rebecca is a skilled litigator and trial attorney in the insurance recovery group.
Prior to joining Reed Smith, Rebecca represented a diverse range of clients in the healthcare sector, including hospitals, physicians, nurses, long-term care and skilled nursing facilities, and independent living facilities. Drawing on her prior experience as a registered nurse specializing in emergency nursing, both before and during law school, she had gained a comprehensive understanding of her clients' needs and the intricacies of healthcare-related issues.
Experience
Representative matters
Representative matters
Co-chaired a medical malpractice case in Cook County May 2025 and obtained a defense verdict on behalf of the client, a cardiologist
Co-chaired a medical malpractice case in Cook County in March 2025 and obtained a defense verdict on behalf of the client, a radiologist
Won a summary judgment on a premises liability case in DuPage County on behalf of a large hotel group
Experience
Co-chaired a medical malpractice case in Cook County May 2025 and obtained a defense verdict on behalf of the client, a cardiologist
Co-chaired a medical malpractice case in Cook County in March 2025 and obtained a defense verdict on behalf of the client, a radiologist
Won a summary judgment on a premises liability case in DuPage County on behalf of a large hotel group
Co-chaired a medical malpractice case in DuPage County in January 2024 and obtained a defense verdict on behalf of the client, the estate of a vascular surgeon.
Recognitions
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, 2023-2025
Credentials
Education
Education
- Chicago-Kent College of Law, 2017, J.D., Dean's List, Trial Advocacy Team Member, International Law Moot Court Honor Society Member, Evening Vice-President – SBA, Diversity Chair – SBA, Barrister’s Ball Co-Chair - SBA
- University of Illinois, 2017, M.P.H.
- University of Illinois, 2012, Dean’s List, cum laude
Court admissions
Court admissions
- All State Courts - Illinois
- Northern District of Illinois