Kanita Seferovic
Kanita Seferovic brings purpose to her preparation and persistence to her advocacy, helping clients work through disputes with their goals in focus.
- Recipient of the Paul M. Lisnek Award for Excellence & Ethics in Trial Advocacy
- Earned the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Trial Advocacy
Kanita Seferovic
Attorney in Champaign, IL
Kanita’s interest in healthcare law began close to home. Her mother is a physician, and her twin sister is pursuing the same profession, giving her a personal appreciation for the dedication patient care requires and the responsibilities healthcare professionals carry. She brings that perspective to her work in Heyl Royster’s Champaign office, where her practice includes Medical Malpractice, Healthcare, and Business & Commercial Litigation.
Kanita approaches litigation by understanding the facts and what the client needs to protect. She develops the legal and factual support for each client’s position, anticipates opposing arguments, and prepares to advocate at every stage of a case. Her work in healthcare and business disputes also keeps her attentive to how litigation decisions affect a client’s professional responsibilities and operations. She works with colleagues across Heyl Royster to bring those perspectives together and develop a coordinated strategy.
Her commitment to advocacy earned recognition at the University of Illinois College of Law, where she received the Paul M. Lisnek Award for Excellence & Ethics in Trial Advocacy and the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Trial Advocacy. Kanita earned her J.D., cum laude, following her bachelor’s degree, summa cum laude, from Loyola University Chicago.
Outside the office, Kanita enjoys the challenge of distance running. She has completed multiple marathons and hopes to qualify for the Boston Marathon. In 2020 and 2021, she ran with the PAWS Chicago Marathon Charity Team, raising funds for animals in need. She also enjoys hiking, traveling, and spending time with her family.
Credentials
Education
University of Illinois College of Law, J.D., cum laude
Loyola University Chicago, B.A., summa cum laude
Licensure(s) and Admission(s)
State Courts of Illinois
Community Involvement
PAWS Chicago Marathon Charity Team, 2020–2021
Languages
English, Bosnian
Awards/Recognition
- Paul M. Lisnek Award for Excellence & Ethics in Trial Advocacy
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Trial Advocacy
Public Profile
Kanita’s interest in healthcare law began close to home. Her mother is a physician, and her twin sister is pursuing the same profession, giving her a personal appreciation for the dedication patient care requires and the responsibilities healthcare professionals carry. She brings that perspective to her work in Heyl Royster’s Champaign office, where her practice includes Medical Malpractice, Healthcare, and Business & Commercial Litigation.
Kanita approaches litigation by understanding the facts and what the client needs to protect. She develops the legal and factual support for each client’s position, anticipates opposing arguments, and prepares to advocate at every stage of a case. Her work in healthcare and business disputes also keeps her attentive to how litigation decisions affect a client’s professional responsibilities and operations. She works with colleagues across Heyl Royster to bring those perspectives together and develop a coordinated strategy.
Her commitment to advocacy earned recognition at the University of Illinois College of Law, where she received the Paul M. Lisnek Award for Excellence & Ethics in Trial Advocacy and the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Trial Advocacy. Kanita earned her J.D., cum laude, following her bachelor’s degree, summa cum laude, from Loyola University Chicago.
Outside the office, Kanita enjoys the challenge of distance running. She has completed multiple marathons and hopes to qualify for the Boston Marathon. In 2020 and 2021, she ran with the PAWS Chicago Marathon Charity Team, raising funds for animals in need. She also enjoys hiking, traveling, and spending time with her family.
