Danielle is a trusted advisor to clients facing complex asbestos and toxic tort litigation, known for her strategic oversight and hands-on management of national case development and trial teams.
With more than a decade of experience, Danielle serves as national coordinating counsel for a diverse roster of clients, managing the defense of asbestos litigation portfolios across the country including some of the nation’s most challenging jurisdictions. She is known for her strategic leadership of case development and trial teams and her ability to craft and execute defense strategies that drive impactful results for clients facing high-risk litigation.
Danielle’s approach is hands-on at every stage of litigation. She leads case development from targeted fact investigation through pleadings, discovery, depositions, dispositive motion practice, settlement, and trial. Her experience in case preparation has enabled her to secure early dismissals and favorable settlements, positioning clients for success both in and out of the courtroom.
Danielle has extensive experience drafting and arguing dispositive motions, including summary judgment and motions to exclude testimony, which have resulted in significant case resolutions for her clients. Her courtroom advocacy is complemented by her background as former prosecutor in the civil and criminal bureaus of the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, where she tried cases to verdict and defended appeals before the Illinois Appellate Court, First District. This trial experience gives her a unique perspective on risk assessment, settlement evaluation, and trial strategy, making her a trusted advisor to clients navigating mass tort litigation.
Clients value Danielle’s pragmatic, client-centered approach. She is known for her ability to see the big picture and develop strategies that move the needle for clients. She goes beyond case-by-case management, focusing on long-term objectives and overall portfolio outcomes. Danielle delivers clients a range of strategic options at every stage of litigation, ensuring that each decision supports broader business goals as well as immediate case needs. Her approach centers on identifying and executing the tactics most likely to achieve favorable results—whether through targeted motion practice, creative settlement strategies, or coordinated trial preparation—allowing clients to navigate complex litigation with confidence and clarity.