Margaret M. Molloy

Margaret M. Molloy defends professional liability claims for medical and dental professionals as well as medical and long-term care facilities. She has successfully handled jury trials and obtained numerous summary judgments.

Ms. Molloy ardently believes in leaving no stone unturned when investigating factual and legal issues. She also believes an essential component to successful litigation is maintaining a productive relationship with clients through mutual understanding that’s based on open communication. Her clients consistently praise her efficient, creative, and detail-oriented approach to litigation.

She enjoys mentoring newer attorneys. She’s created and implemented an onboarding program for new associate attorneys in litigation strategy and initiated a seminar on effective writing strategy for motion practice.

Prior to joining HeplerBroom, Ms. Molloy was an Illinois Assistant Attorney General, where she represented employees in correctional and psychiatric institutions in state and federal cases for constitutional torts before moving to the private sector to represent medical professionals against state and federal claims.

Since childhood, Ms. Molloy has been an avid reader and writer with a specific interest in the legislative and legal process. Before deciding to attend law school, she worked as a legal assistant to learn the day-to-day operations of a law firm. She quickly confirmed that the correct path to utilize her talent and passion was to attend law school and be a voice for the interests of clients navigating the legal system.

Education

• Southern Illinois University School of Law, J.D., 2014
• Illinois State University, B.A. in English and Political Science, 2008

LAW SCHOOL HONORS/INVOLVEMENT

• Campaign for Academic Excellence Scholarship (Charter Class)
• CALI award for academic excellence
• Awarded The Order of the Barristers for excellence in national oral and written advocacy
• Moot Courts
  • New York Gabrielli National Moot Court Competition
    • 1^st Place, Best Brief
    • 2^nd Place Overall
  • Southern Illinois University Law Moot Court Competition
    • Best Oralist Award
    • 2^nd Place, Overall
  • Southern Illinois University Law Moot Court Board
    • Associate Chief Justice
• Land of Lincoln Legal Aid (Volunteer)
• Southern Illinois University Law 's Domestic Violence Clinic (Volunteer)
• Southern Illinois University Law’s Legal Self-Help Desk (Volunteer)

Admissions & Affiliations

• Illinois
• U.S. District Courts for the
  • Northern District of Illinois
  • Central District of Illinois
  • Southern District of Illinois

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