Yara Rashad

Yara’s practice focuses on complex business cases, including privacy and cybersecurity litigation, insurance coverage and defense and employment matters. Her litigation experience spans the entire lifecycle of cases, from early discovery to trial and appellate advocacy. Yara has substantial experience conducting and managing complex discovery issues, taking and defending depositions, preparing witnesses for trial, and briefing and arguing dispositive motions at the trial and appellate level.  

Yara’s legal acumen extends beyond pretrial workup to the courtroom, where she has argued motions in limine, taken witness testimony and presented argument on evidentiary issues. Most recently, Yara presented the opening statement at a jury trial in federal court. Yara’s oral advocacy has been instrumental in achieving favorable results for her clients. Her persuasive writing and argumentation have consistently led to successful litigation outcomes, while also positioning her clients strategically for appellate recourse when necessary.

Yara has been a featured speaker at numerous professional engagements, discussing topics such as cybersecurity and privacy, the use of artificial intelligence in employment and federal securities regulations affecting Illinois businesses. In addition to her litigation work, Yara regularly advises clients on compliance with state and federal data privacy laws, as well as employment regulations.

Within the Chicago office, Yara is involved with the Middle Eastern Employee Resources Group and Junior Women’s Management Council and serves as a mentor to associates at the firm.