Atty. Hayley Lynn Smith

Atty. Hayley Lynn Smith

Hayley Lynn Smith is a lawyer practicing corporate. Hayley Lynn received a M.B.A. degree from Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management in 2010, and has been licensed for 16 years.

Chicago Chicago 16 yrs experience 16 year
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Profile Summary

About Hayley Lynn Smith at a glance

Hayley Lynn Smith is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on business. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2010). Educated at Northwestern University School of Law (J.D., 2010) and Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management (M.B.A. Finance, 2010). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Hayley Lynn Smith is a lawyer practicing corporate
  • Hayley Lynn received a M.B.A. degree from Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management in 2010, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • Hayley Lynn practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Hayley Lynn Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Hayley Lynn Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Hayley Lynn Smith

Where is Hayley Lynn Smith's law office located?
Hayley Lynn Smith's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Kirkland & Ellis LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Hayley Lynn Smith handle?
Hayley Lynn Smith focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Hayley Lynn Smith practiced law?
Hayley Lynn Smith has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Hayley Lynn Smith go to law school?
Hayley Lynn Smith earned their education at (J.D., 2010); (M.B.A. Finance, 2010).
How can I contact Hayley Lynn Smith for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Northwestern University School of Law
- 2010
M.B.A. Finance
Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management
- 2010

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2010

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