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Overview

Audrey advocates for clients in high-stakes product liability claims, toxic torts, and commercial disputes at the state and federal level, in some of the nation’s most challenging jurisdictions.

Audrey is involved in all aspects of litigation from initial fact investigation and discovery through motion practice and dispute resolution, focusing on obtaining favorable results through strategies that align with the client’s broader business goals. She is experienced in preparing corporate witnesses, taking and defending fact and expert witness depositions, and briefing and arguing dispositive and other pre-trial motions.

An active thought leader, Audrey regularly publishes articles examining mass tort and product liability trends, as well as emerging legal risks in the manufacturing industry.

Prior to joining Husch Blackwell, Audrey practiced commercial litigation and insurance defense in Chicago, where she primarily defended a Fortune 500 company. Her background also includes serving as corporate counsel for a major construction company, negotiating joint venture agreements, and advising on federal regulatory compliance. 

While in law school, she served as a legal extern for the University of Notre Dame Office of General Counsel. Audrey currently serves on the Judicial Evaluation Committee of the Chicago Bar Association.

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Education

  • J.D., University of Notre Dame Law School
    • Notre Dame Journal of International and Comparative Law, Articles Editor
    • Student Bar Association, Committee Chair
    • Chicago Inn of Court, Student Representative
  • B.A., Clemson University
    • Political Science, Psychology minor
    • Dean’s List
    • Kappa Delta Sorority, Social Chair

Admissions

  • Arizona
  • Illinois
  • Missouri

Professional Memberships and Certifications

  • American Bar Association
  • Chicago Bar Association, Judicial Evaluation Committee
  • Illinois State Bar Association
  • Women’s Bar Association

Languages

  • Spanish, conversational


*Contact Audrey to set up an in-person consultation by appointment in the Phoenix office.

2025 Pro Bono Contributor
Experience
  • Defended global corporations and national companies in toxic tort litigation in Illinois.
  • Conducted and defended over 50 depositions of experts, plaintiffs, coworkers, and family members in toxic tort cases involving alleged exposure from product manufacturers, equipment suppliers, contractors and premises owners.
  • Resolved numerous claims on behalf of a Fortune 500 company through settlement, arbitration, and dispositive motions.
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Community Leadership
  • Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation, 2019-2020
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, 2014-2018