Brienne M. Letourneau

Brienne M. Letourneau is a partner in the Global Commercial Litigation Practice, who strategically collaborates with businesses and institutions to help them achieve favorable outcomes in their most complex and high-stakes matters. She has substantial experience representing clients in a variety of disputes, including class action defense, fiduciary litigation (asset management claims, director and officer liability, and other corporate governance issues), contract disputes, business torts, and professional liability.

Brienne has represented a wide array of public and private companies, including leading wealth management and financial services companies, global consumer brands, and prominent higher education institutions, as well as directors, officers, trustees, and other individual and corporate fiduciaries.

Brienne has broad experience representing clients as plaintiffs and defendants before state and federal courts and arbitral tribunals throughout the country. She has succeeded for her clients in every phase of litigation, from pre-litigation dispute resolution and early dispositive motion practice to trial and appeal, and has a track record of prevailing for her clients in high-stakes class actions, business-to-business disputes, and other "bet-the-company" matters. Additionally, Brienne has successfully advised and defended clients in connection with government subpoenas and investigative demands.

Brienne has been recognized by Legal 500 as a "Key Lawyer" for General Commercial Disputes (2024), where she is noted as an "effective and zealous advocate" who "take[s] the time to learn about [her] clients and provide them all with the highest level of client service." The Chicago Daily Law Bulletin and Chicago Lawyer named Brienne among the "40 Illinois Attorneys Under Forty to Watch" in 2022. She also has been recognized by Crain's Chicago Business among the "Notable Women in Law" (2024) and as a "Rising Star in Law" (2021). Brienne was named to The American Lawyer's list of Midwest Trailblazers (2021) and Benchmark Litigation's "40 and Under" list recognizing the "top emerging talent in litigation" (2023).

Brienne maintains a pro bono practice representing indigent clients and non-profit organizations in civil actions, and advising and counseling non-profit organizations on legal issues that impact their institutional missions. She regularly writes and speaks on issues and developments in class action and fiduciary litigation matters. Brienne is a member of the Chicago Bar Association and serves on the Business Council of the Goodman Theatre.