Patricia L. Hall

Following graduation from law school, Patricia was selected to serve as the Illinois Bar Foundation/NIU College of Law attorney fellow placed in the Zeke Giorgi Clinic in Rockford. Her fellowship focused on representing clients in domestic violence, family law matters, and estate planning. Prior to joining WilliamsMcCarthy LLP, Patricia practiced in the areas of workers’ compensation defense and appellate advocacy.

Patricia is admitted to practice in the State of Illinois, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. She is a member of the American Bar Association (ABA), Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA), Winnebago County Bar Association (WCBA), and the Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel.

Public Speaking

•“One’s path into the Legal Profession”Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois’ GoodGRADS Class (Rockford) 2017•“Lenny Mandell Moot Court Competition Champion”Northern Illinois University 2015•“National Latino/a Law Students Association Moot Court Competition Semi Finalist”Northwestern University 2015

•“National Latino/a Law Students Association Moot Court Competition Quarter Finalist”Texas Tech 2014

Professional Recognition

•Illinois Bar Foundation Postdoctoral fellow (2016-2017)

•Northern Illinois University College of Law recipient of the Outstanding Contribution to the College of Law Community Award (2015)

•Northern Illinois University recipient of the Outstanding Woman Student Award (2015)

Publications

•“Judicial Reviews in the New World of eFiling,” Illinois Defense Counsel Quarterly (2018)

•“Paying Temporary Total Disability Benefits After Retirement?” Below the Red Line, Heyl Royster Workers’ Compensation Newsletter (2017)

Pro Bono

•Pro bono attorney for the Prairie State Legal Services Domestic Violence Volunteer Lawyer Program