McKenzie Neuner
McKenzie Neuner combines an underwriter’s risk perspective with careful legal research to help clients address litigation.
- Prior experience working as an underwriter
- Graduated magna cum laude from Northern Illinois University College of Law
- Received a CALI Award for Advanced Legal Research: Illinois
McKenzie Neuner
Attorney in Edwardsville, IL
McKenzie is an associate in Heyl Royster’s Edwardsville office, where she handles casualty and tort matters and toxic tort and asbestos litigation. She applies careful preparation and sound analysis to assess legal issues and develop practical strategies, working across the firm to address clients’ broader business concerns.
Before law school, McKenzie worked as an underwriter, evaluating information and considering potential exposure. That experience gives her a business perspective on the claims she now helps address and an appreciation for the decisions clients face when managing risks.
During law school, McKenzie participated in law review and received a CALI Award for Advanced Legal Research: Illinois. She also took part in a business law clinic, where she helped draft employment contracts. The clinic gave her practical experience considering how contract language affects a business and its employees.
McKenzie earned her J.D., magna cum laude, from Northern Illinois University College of Law and her bachelor’s degree from Loyola University Chicago.
Outside the office, McKenzie enjoys catching her favorite bands in concert, cheering on the St. Louis Blues, and spending time with family and friends.
Practices
Credentials
Education
- J.D., Northern Illinois University College of Law, magna cum laude
- B.A., Loyola University Chicago
Licensure and Admissions
- State Courts of Illinois
Awards/Recognition
- CALI Award for Advanced Legal Research: Illinois
Public Profile
McKenzie is an associate in Heyl Royster’s Edwardsville office, where she handles casualty and tort matters and toxic tort and asbestos litigation. She applies careful preparation and sound analysis to assess legal issues and develop practical strategies, working across the firm to address clients’ broader business concerns.
Before law school, McKenzie worked as an underwriter, evaluating information and considering potential exposure. That experience gives her a business perspective on the claims she now helps address and an appreciation for the decisions clients face when managing risks.
During law school, McKenzie participated in law review and received a CALI Award for Advanced Legal Research: Illinois. She also took part in a business law clinic, where she helped draft employment contracts. The clinic gave her practical experience considering how contract language affects a business and its employees.
McKenzie earned her J.D., magna cum laude, from Northern Illinois University College of Law and her bachelor’s degree from Loyola University Chicago.
Outside the office, McKenzie enjoys catching her favorite bands in concert, cheering on the St. Louis Blues, and spending time with family and friends.
