About Joelle Shabat

Joelle is currently a partner at Lawrence Kamin, LLC. She has represented a variety of business entities and individuals throughout the life of a case, from inception through trial and appeal.

Throughout her practice, Joelle works to develop close relationships with her clients, guide them through every step of litigating a case, continually evaluate their objectives, and collaborate with them to obtain positive results.

The versatility and resourcefulness Joelle has gained by litigating a wide variety of matters has brought insight that spans across diverse industries and subjects.

With her foundation in general litigation, Joelle has experience representing clients in heavily regulated industries including contracts, employment law, healthcare and medical devices, enforcement actions, regulatory compliance and examinations, finance, intellectual property, and privacy.

In her commercial and restructuring practice, Joelle has experience investigating and litigating matters involving fiduciary and business tort issues, including fiduciary duty and agency disputes; director, officer, and professional liability claims; and fraudulent and preferential conveyances.

In addition to her legal practice, Joelle is actively engaged in volunteer work and providing pro bono legal services throughout Chicagoland. She is currently Vice President of the Center for Disability and Elder Law’s Young Professionals Board; a member of the University of Chicago’s 2006 Reunion Committee; and provides pet therapy at nursing homes through Chicago Cares.

Joelle has been named a leading lawyer in commercial litigation (2019), an emerging lawyer (2018, 2019 and 2020), and a Rising Star by Illinois Super Lawyers (2019, 2020, and 2021).