Kathryn E. Boyle, Business Attorney in Chicago, Illinois
focused on Business, Employment, and General
Senior AssociateatWood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP
Chicago, IL
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Kathryn E. Boyle is a senior associate based in Chicago, IL. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and General. Currently practicing at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP.
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- Handles Business, Employment, and General matters from Chicago, IL.
About Kathryn E. Boyle: Kathryn E. Boyle is a senior associate based in Chicago, IL. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and General. Currently practicing at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Kathryn takes on
Kathryn concentrates on business, employment, general, internet, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kathryn handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Business cases in Chicago, Illinois
Kathryn takes business matters in Chicago, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kathryn agrees to represent you.
Employment cases in Chicago, Illinois
Kathryn takes employment matters in Chicago, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kathryn agrees to represent you.
General cases in Chicago, Illinois
Kathryn takes general matters in Chicago, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kathryn agrees to represent you.
Internet cases in Chicago, Illinois
Kathryn takes internet matters in Chicago, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kathryn agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Chicago, Illinois
Kathryn takes litigation matters in Chicago, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kathryn agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Kathryn E. Boyle — business lawyer in Chicago
Kathryn E. Boyle is a senior associate based in Chicago, IL. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and General. Currently practicing at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP.
Kathryn Boyle is a senior associate at the WSHB’s Chicago office, where she focuses on complex litigation across commercial, tort, employment, and construction matters. Licensed in Illinois and Indiana - and admitted to practice in all federal districts in both states - Katie offers clients seamless coverage across a broad federal footprint without the need for additional local counsel. Katie also handles data breach and privacy class actions, incident response, and regulatory matters as a member of WSHB’s Cybersecurity & Data Privacy team.
Katie has expensive litigation experience spanning jury trials, class actions, evidentiary hearings, preliminary injunction hearings, depositions including expert witnesses and corporate representative witnesses, and oral arguments on dispositive motions. She also represents clients before state administrative agencies including the EEOC and the Illinois Department of Human Rights. She handles matters from inception through trial across Illinois and Indiana federal and state courts.
Before joining WSHB, Katie served as an Assistant Attorney General for the Office of the Illinois Attorney General, where she defended state government agencies and employees in civil rights and correctional healthcare claims in federal court. She subsequently practices at a boutique civil litigation defense firm specializing in complex Section 1983 defense for municipalities and police departments.
She earned her J.D. from New England Law Boston, where she was a Dean’s List student and CALI Award recipient, and her B.A. from Ball State University. Outside of the office, Katie is an avid reader, traveler, and dedicated Chicago sports fan.
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Publications
•Defining the Limits of Insurance Producer Liability
Case Updates, 5.11.26
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•Defining the Limits of Insurance Producer Liability
Kathryn's approach to business cases
Kathryn Boyle is a senior associate at the WSHB’s Chicago office, where she focuses on complex litigation across commercial, tort, employment, and construction matters. Licensed in Illinois and Indiana - and admitted to practice in all federal districts in both states - Katie offers clients seamless coverage across a broad federal footprint without the need for additional local counsel. Katie…
The kind of cases Kathryn takes
Kathryn reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, employment, and general matters in Chicago and the surrounding Illinois area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
New England Law | Boston
J.D. · 2018
Ball State University
B.A. · 2014
Kathryn studied at J.D. in New England Law | Boston and B.A. in Ball State University.
Law school and academic background
Kathryn completed J.D. in New England Law | Boston and B.A. in Ball State University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kathryn runs in Illinois is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Kathryn E. Boyle's office in Chicago
Kathryn's primary office is at 222 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 640, Chicago, IL, 60606. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP
222 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 640
Chicago, IL 60606
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How to hire Kathryn E. Boyle — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kathryn usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Kathryn charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kathryn's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Kathryn will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Chicago, Illinois
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Kathryn
Kathryn discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Kathryn confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Kathryn's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Kathryn E. Boyle
How much does it cost to hire Kathryn for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kathryn walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Kathryn offer a free consultation?
Kathryn charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kathryn's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Kathryn's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Illinois typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Kathryn gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Kathryn take my case if I'm outside Chicago?
Kathryn is licensed in Illinois. Matters governed by Illinois law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Kathryn will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Kathryn?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Kathryn will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Kathryn accepting new business clients right now?
Kathryn's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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