Alex McKiethen
Alex McKiethen combines a communicator’s perspective with a practical approach to advocacy, keeping clients informed and their priorities at the center of each matter.
- Advocated for clients in family law and probate proceedings as a Rule 13 student attorney
- Brings experience in public relations, state government, and marketing to communicate complex legal issues
Alex McKiethen
Attorney in Chicago, IL
Alex approaches each case by understanding what is at stake for the client and identifying the facts that will shape the outcome. From Heyl Royster’s Chicago office, she handles casualty and tort matters, civil rights and correctional healthcare litigation, professional liability, toxic tort and asbestos litigation, and workers’ compensation. She looks beyond the immediate dispute to consider how a legal strategy may affect the client’s business, professional responsibilities, and longer-term goals.
Alex’s background in public relations, marketing, and state government taught her the importance of understanding an audience and making complicated information accessible. She brings those skills to her legal work, helping clients understand both the immediate issue and its broader implications. When concerns overlap, she works across the firm’s practice groups to provide coordinated counsel.
Before joining Heyl Royster, Alex gained workers’ compensation experience at a St. Louis law firm. In law school, she represented clients as a Rule 13 student attorney in the Children’s Permanency Clinic, handling family law and probate matters involving children’s welfare and guardianship. The work strengthened her research and case preparation skills while reinforcing the importance of being accessible and dependable in difficult circumstances.
Alex earned her J.D. from Saint Louis University School of Law, where she assisted Professor Marsha Griggs as a faculty fellow with academic research. She also served as President of the school’s Phi Alpha Delta chapter, known as Justice. She earned her bachelor’s degree in public relations from Kennesaw State University.
Outside the office, Alex enjoys art, yoga, and reading. She also volunteers in her neighborhood to stay connected and contribute to her community.
Practices
Credentials
Education
J.D., Saint Louis University School of Law
B.S., Kennesaw State University, Public Relations
Licensure and Admissions
State Courts of Illinois
Presentations/Publications
Presentations
“How AI Is Shaping the Cybersecurity Industry,” Springfield Business Journal (2025)
Public Profile
Alex approaches each case by understanding what is at stake for the client and identifying the facts that will shape the outcome. From Heyl Royster’s Chicago office, she handles casualty and tort matters, civil rights and correctional healthcare litigation, professional liability, toxic tort and asbestos litigation, and workers’ compensation. She looks beyond the immediate dispute to consider how a legal strategy may affect the client’s business, professional responsibilities, and longer-term goals.
Alex’s background in public relations, marketing, and state government taught her the importance of understanding an audience and making complicated information accessible. She brings those skills to her legal work, helping clients understand both the immediate issue and its broader implications. When concerns overlap, she works across the firm’s practice groups to provide coordinated counsel.
Before joining Heyl Royster, Alex gained workers’ compensation experience at a St. Louis law firm. In law school, she represented clients as a Rule 13 student attorney in the Children’s Permanency Clinic, handling family law and probate matters involving children’s welfare and guardianship. The work strengthened her research and case preparation skills while reinforcing the importance of being accessible and dependable in difficult circumstances.
Alex earned her J.D. from Saint Louis University School of Law, where she assisted Professor Marsha Griggs as a faculty fellow with academic research. She also served as President of the school’s Phi Alpha Delta chapter, known as Justice. She earned her bachelor’s degree in public relations from Kennesaw State University.
Outside the office, Alex enjoys art, yoga, and reading. She also volunteers in her neighborhood to stay connected and contribute to her community.
