Former Assistant State’s Attorney Joins Chicago Office
Briana Leatherberry has joined the Chicago office as an associate attorney.
Leatherberry is an experienced litigator who defends insurance, professional liability, and municipal matters. Clients value her meticulous preparation and strategic insight, and they rely on her to provide clear guidance and steady advocacy throughout each stage of litigation.
Prior to joining HeplerBroom, she served as an Assistant State’s Attorney with the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office in the Civil Rights and Torts Section and the Conflicts Counsel Unit. Her appellate court briefs resulted in favorable rulings, and she prevailed on an issue of first impression under the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act.
Leatherberry obtained her J.D. from Michigan State University College of Law in 2020. She graduated magna cum laude and received a Certificate in Trial Advocacy. She also has a B.S. in Economics from Manchester University. While in law school, she was Vice President of the Board of Advocates and participated in national mock trial competitions. Leatherberry is licensed to practice in Illinois and is admitted to the bar of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
