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Renee's civil litigation practice focuses on the defense of healthcare providers and other professionals in professional liability litigation. In addition to representing clients in healthcare related litigation, she also provides general counsel to individual health care professionals, multi-specialty clinics and hospitals on a wide range of administrative, policy and risk management matters. The scope of her practice also includes representation of clients in administrative proceedings before the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and the Illinois Human Rights Commission. Prior to Heyl Royster, Renee headed up the medical malpractice defense practice for a central Illinois law firm. She joined Heyl Royster's Urbana office in 2009. Renee was an Adjunct Professor at the University of Illinois College of Law where she taught Basic and Advanced Trial Advocacy. She has received the highest AV ranking by Martindale-Hubbell and she has been designated an Illinois "Leading Lawyer," a distinction that is reserved for only 5% of the lawyers in the state. She has also been named to the Illinois "Super Lawyers" list. In 2020, Renee was inducted into the American College of Trial Lawyers which is composed of the best of the trial bar from the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. Fellowship in the College is extended by invitation only after careful investigation, to those experienced trial lawyers of diverse backgrounds, who have mastered the art of advocacy and whose professional careers have been marked by the highest standards of ethical conduct, professionalism, civility and collegiality. Lawyers must have a minimum of fifteen years trial experience before they can be considered for Fellowship. Membership in the College cannot exceed one percent of the total lawyer population of any state or province. Renee has made presentations and participated in programs in a variety of settings. She has lectured for healthcare organizations, insurance companies and educational institutions. Public Speaking
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