Overview
Kay prides herself on the thoroughness with which she conducts legal research and case analysis, as well as her straightforwardness with clients when communicating her evaluation of their case. Many of those clients include insurance companies, small businesses and entertainment professionals. Her practice is focused on civil litigation, insurance defense and intellectual property matters.
Kay regularly defends business owners and homeowners facing lawsuits involving premises liability, defamation and breach of contract claims. She frequently briefs and argues dispositive motions with successful results for her clients. In the litigation arena, Kay’s personal approach to each case garners efficient outcomes catered to each client’s wishes with the goal of causing as little disruption to the client’s personal and business life as possible.
Since beginning her career at Amundsen Davis, Kay obtained an L.L.M. in Intellectual Property Law from DePaul University, with a focus on copyright and trademark law. Kay utilizes these skills to aid businesses of all sizes in securing trademark registrations and defending clients’ trademark rights. She also assists those in the entertainment industry, such as musicians, artist and authors, in securing copyright registrations. She successfully negotiates numerous settlements in injury, wrongful death, and intellectual property infringement cases.
With the combination of her litigation and intellectual property skills, Kay defends businesses from claims of infringement. Her background in litigation coupled with her knowledge of intellectual property defense, places her in a position to aggressively defend businesses from claims involving trademark or copyright infringement. Kay prosecutes and obtains trademark registrations and copyright certificates for clients.
Experience
Membership & Involvement
- Member: Illinois State Bar Association, Intellectual Property Section; Kane County Bar Association; American Bar Association
Honors
- Selected to the Illinois Super Lawyers "Rising Stars" list: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
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Firm News
- Amundsen Davis Attorneys Included in the 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars ListAmundsen Davis Attorneys Included in the 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars List
Amundsen Davis is proud to announce the inclusion of 28 attorneys on the 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers® and 2024 Illinois Rising StarsSM lists.
- Amundsen Davis Attorneys Included in the 2023 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars ListAmundsen Davis Attorneys Included in the 2023 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars List
Amundsen Davis is pleased to announce the inclusion of 24 attorneys on the 2023 Illinois Super Lawyers® and 2022 Illinois Rising StarsSM lists!
Services
Education
DePaul University College of Law, L.L.M, Intellectual Property Law, 2014
Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center, J.D., 2011
Indiana University, B.A., 2007
Admissions
- Illinois