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Melissa Braunstein is an associate in Willkie’s Litigation Department. She has represented clients in high-stakes matters across a variety of substantive areas, including complex commercial litigation, contract disputes, class actions, and data privacy matters. 

Melissa represented clients in both federal and state courts at all stages of litigation. She has significant experience drafting dispositive motions and managing discovery. 

Melissa maintains a broad and active pro bono practice, focusing on civil rights litigation and criminal defense work.

 

Credentials

Education


University of Wisconsin Law School, J.D. (cum laude), 2025 Hofstra University, B.A. (summa cum laude), 2022

Bar Admissions


Illinois Wisconsin

Court Admissions


United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois United States District Court, Central District of Illinois