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Abigail represents companies in a wide range of business disputes. She has experience defending clients against class action lawsuits arising under various theories, including nationwide warranty claims and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act and Fair Credit Reporting Act. Abigail’s practice encompasses internal investigations, arbitrations, and all phases of trial in state and federal courts.

Abigail is passionate about using advocacy to advance justice and maintains a robust pro bono practice.

  • Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch: Commercial Litigation (2023-2026)
  • The National Black Lawyers, Top 40 Under 40, Black Lawyers in Illinois (2021)

Abigail represents companies in a wide range of business disputes. She has experience defending clients against class action lawsuits arising under various theories, including nationwide warranty claims and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act and Fair Credit Reporting Act. Abigail’s practice encompasses internal investigations, arbitrations, and all phases of trial in state and federal courts.

Abigail is passionate about using advocacy to advance justice and maintains a robust pro bono practice.

  • Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch: Commercial Litigation (2023-2026)
  • The National Black Lawyers, Top 40 Under 40, Black Lawyers in Illinois (2021)
  • Pathfinders Program, Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (2024)
  • Member, Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater Chicago
  • Member, American Bar Association
  • Public Interest Law Initiative Alumni Network Leadership Council (PILI)
  • Associate board member, After School Matters
  • U.S. board member, Play and Learn Foundation Ghana (PAL)

Education

  • University of Illinois College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2018
  • North Central College, B.A., 2015

Bar Admissions

  • Illinois

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
  • Co-author, “Illinois Supreme Court Says Five Year Statute of Limitations for BIPA Claims,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, February 2, 2023.
  • Co-author, “BIPA in Play, Lower Courts Have Their Say,” Locke Lord, December 2022.