Laura Buecker
A self-proclaimed "people person," Laura enjoys the personal relationship she forms with her clients. Her goal is to provide support and guidance and to be available for a phone call whenever necessary.
- J.D., University of Illinois College of Law, cum laude
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award® recipient
- Served as Sangamon County State’s Attorney’s OfficeVictim/Witness Advocate
Laura Buecker
Attorney in Chicago, IL
Laura is an Associate attorney in the firm's Chicago office, covering the city and collar counties. Drawing on her Molecular and Cellular Biology/Pre-Med degree, while focusing her practice on defending medical entities, physicians, and other healthcare providers against medical negligence claims, gives Laura a unique perspective. With an emphasis on medical malpractice defense, civil rights litigation, long-term care/nursing home litigation, and toxic torts, Laura's love of legal and medical research serve her well. Before her tenure at Heyl Royster, Laura worked as discovery counsel for another firm, developing and implementing discovery strategies in complex litigation and government and internal investigations focusing on e-Discovery.
Advocating for individuals has always been Laura's highest priority. Before law school, she worked as a victim/witness advocate in the Sangamon County State's Attorney's Office in Springfield, IL, later returning as a law clerk, using her 711 license to represent the state in traffic and misdemeanor cases. While attending the University of Illinois College of Law, Laura earned the CALI Excellence for the Future Award® for the highest grade in the Domestic Violence Clinic, where she represented survivors of domestic violence seeking orders of protection in court. She also was the Articles Editor for the University of Illinois Law Review.
Laura loves cooking, reading (especially sprawling fantasy series), golf, running, and horseback riding, and is always up for a friendly conversation about dogs, hot sauces, and her opinion on the ending of Game of Thrones. Continuing her dedication to service, she is an active volunteer serving on the University of Illinois Alumni Board and the Junior League of Chicago.
Practices
Credentials
Education
J.D., University of Illinois College of Law, cum laude
B.S., University of Illinois, Molecular and Cellular Biology
James Scholar Honors Program
Licensure(s) and Admission(s)
State Courts of Illinois
United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Professional Affiliations
Chicago Bar Association
Illinois State Bar Association
Seventh Circuit Bar Association
Women’s Bar Association
Community Involvement
Junior League of Chicago
Advocacy Council Committee
Diversity and Inclusion Committee
Grant-Writing Committee
Women’s Treatment Center Committee
PAWS Chicago Professional Board
University of Illinois Law Alumni Board
Presentations/Publications
Publications
“A Different Breed of Prejudice: Why Is Illinois Punishing Dogs for the Sins of Their Owners?” University of Illinois Law Review (2017)
“Her Note,” University of Illinois Law Review (2017)
Awards/Recognition
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award®
Updates
Public Profile
Laura is an Associate attorney in the firm's Chicago office, covering the city and collar counties. Drawing on her Molecular and Cellular Biology/Pre-Med degree, while focusing her practice on defending medical entities, physicians, and other healthcare providers against medical negligence claims, gives Laura a unique perspective. With an emphasis on medical malpractice defense, civil rights litigation, long-term care/nursing home litigation, and toxic torts, Laura's love of legal and medical research serve her well. Before her tenure at Heyl Royster, Laura worked as discovery counsel for another firm, developing and implementing discovery strategies in complex litigation and government and internal investigations focusing on e-Discovery.
Advocating for individuals has always been Laura's highest priority. Before law school, she worked as a victim/witness advocate in the Sangamon County State's Attorney's Office in Springfield, IL, later returning as a law clerk, using her 711 license to represent the state in traffic and misdemeanor cases. While attending the University of Illinois College of Law, Laura earned the CALI Excellence for the Future Award® for the highest grade in the Domestic Violence Clinic, where she represented survivors of domestic violence seeking orders of protection in court. She also was the Articles Editor for the University of Illinois Law Review.
Laura loves cooking, reading (especially sprawling fantasy series), golf, running, and horseback riding, and is always up for a friendly conversation about dogs, hot sauces, and her opinion on the ending of Game of Thrones. Continuing her dedication to service, she is an active volunteer serving on the University of Illinois Alumni Board and the Junior League of Chicago.
