Kaleigh Barrett

Kaleigh is a dynamic litigator with experience handling a variety of complex litigation matters, including commercial, white collar, labor and employment, and class action disputes. Informed by her tenure as a judicial and pro se law clerk in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Kaleigh has a talent for identifying and distilling key legal issues that directly impact the outcome of a case. She applies this expertise in her oral and written advocacy to strategically position her clients for the best possible results in furtherance of their business priorities and goals.

Beyond the courtroom, Kaleigh partners with clients to design, implement, and enhance compliance programs that align with current regulations, industry best practices, and oversight priorities. She is often called upon to interpret, analyze, and advise clients on new and emerging trends in the regulatory landscape to ensure compliance. Equipped with this knowledge, Kaleigh works closely with clients to conduct risk assessments, draft compliance policies and procedures, and develop relevant training programs. She is also relied upon to conduct internal investigations involving sensitive compliance issues, including allegations of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Prior to law school, Kaleigh worked as a Girl’s Empowerment Coordinator in Cuernavaca, Mexico, where she developed a values-based curriculum for at-risk youth. She continues to serve her community as a P.E.A.K. mentor for high school students at Holy Trinity High School in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood. Kaleigh is also an adjunct professor at Loyola University Chicago School of Law, where she teaches an appellate writing and advocacy course as part of Loyola’s Honors Appellate Advocacy Program.