She was named one of the Top 10 Attorneys of Illinois by Super Lawyers in 2024 and is consistently listed among the Top 50 Women Lawyers in Illinois by the same institution.
CHICAGO, IL, September 17, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ — Elizabeth A. Kaveny has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Ms. Kaveny is a distinguished trial attorney and the managing partner at Kaveny+Kroll Trial Lawyers, where she has served since 2019. In his role, se places primary focus on medical malpractice cases but also represents plaintiffs in cases regarding personal injury, suicide, police misconduct and sexual abuse. Her dedication to her clients is evident in her notable achievements, including securing a $32 million settlement for an eight-year-old girl who lost all her limbs due to an untreated infection. Additionally, Ms. Kaveny has been actively involved in lawsuits against Abbott and Mead for producing defective baby formula that resulted in the deaths or permanent disabilities of premature babies.
Ms. Kaveny’s career spans several decades and includes significant roles in both legal practice and academia. Prior to her current position, she was a partner at Burke Wise Morrissey Kaveny from 2010 to 2019 and at Propes & Kaveny from 2000 to 2010. She began her legal career as an associate attorney at Epstein, Zaideman & Esrig P.C. from 1992 to 1997. In the education sector, she has been an adjunct professor at Northwestern University School of Law since 1999, a faculty member in trial advocacy at Loyola University Chicago since 1994 and has also contributed to the National Institute for Trial Advocacy since 1988.
Ms. Kaveny’s expertise in trial law is widely recognized, earning her numerous accolades, including being named one of the Top 10 Attorneys of Illinois by Super Lawyers in 2024 and consistently being listed among the Top 50 Women Lawyers in Illinois by the same institution. She has also been honored with the Top Women Lawyers in Leadership Award by the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois and was named one of the Top Five Attorneys in Personal Injury by Crain’s Chicago Business.
Ms. Kaveny’s educational background laid a strong foundation for her successful career. She earned her Juris Doctor cum laude from Case Western Reserve University School of Law in 1992 and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in economics from Lehigh University, which she obtained in 1988. Beyond her formal education, she attributes her success to hard work, empathy and the guidance of great mentors.
In addition to her professional achievements, Ms. Kaveny is deeply involved in civic activities. She has served as a lead council member for Mercy Home for Boys and Girls for 10 years and held the position of president at the Illinois Bar Foundation. She is also a board member at Saint Ignatius College Prep.
Outside of her professional life, Ms. Kaveny enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, playing golf and restoring houses. Looking ahead, she aims to maintain her role as managing partner at Kaveny+Kroll while expanding the firm further. Emphasizing the importance of mentorship, she also plans to continue giving back by mentoring young women aspiring to enter the legal profession and hopes to establish a scholarship to support this endeavor.
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