Molly litigates complex commercial matters, including biometrics and privacy cases, consumer fraud class actions, business disputes, and redistricting/gerrymandering cases. Molly takes a results-oriented approach and finds creative solutions for her clients, whether through litigation or extrajudicial procedures.
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Molly focuses her practice on complex business disputes and privacy litigation and compliance. As a member of the Northern District of Illinois' trial bar, she represents and advises her clients in every phase of litigation with an eye toward trial. She has a nationwide practice, having represented clients in state and federal courts across the U.S. Her clients range from large, multinational companies to small, closely held corporations and individuals, spanning a variety of industries, including technology, agriculture, health care, solar, transportation, and energy. Regardless of the industry, Molly believes it is imperative to learn her client's business inside and out to effectively achieve their objectives, understanding that there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Molly identifies the unique approach that will best serve each client and then aggressively works toward that end.
Molly is a member of the firm's Privacy and Technology group and has counseled clients on privacy policies, including on the collection of biometric data. As a thought leader, she regularly writes articles and speaks on privacy and technology issues, including Illinois' Biometric Information Privacy Act. Her article, " The Litigation Landscape of Illinois' Biometric Information Privacy Act," was cited as authority by the Seventh Circuit Court in the Citizens Insurance v. Wynndalco decision. Molly is also the editor of our More Privacy Please, a monthly newsletter recapping industry and legal developments in the areas of cybersecurity, information governance, and privacy.
Molly is also certified by the National Center for Equity & Agency as a trauma-informed legal professional and has defended dozens of sexual abuse cases, including claims under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) and the New York Child Victims Act (CVA). Molly understands the sensitive nature of these cases and uses her training and history of feminist advocacy to litigate with compassion while mounting a defense.
Molly also enjoys contributing to the legal community through pro bono and public service efforts. She is a passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion in both legal and business communities and focuses her community service on organizations working toward those goals. She is a board member of the Chicago chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW), a junior board member of the Women in Law Empowerment Forum (WILEF), and a delegate for the Coalition of Women's Initiatives in Law. She has also written articles for Illinois Legal Aid Online and holds a position with the parent teacher organization (PTO) for her children's school.
Molly dedicates her time to internal efforts to promote diversity as the chair of our firm's Chicago/Detroit Recruiting Committee and its Women's Network.
Representative matters may include engagements before joining Troutman Pepper.
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