Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the Q.C. Davis mysteries and the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series, as well as numerous other short stories, novels, and poems. As L. M. Lilly, she founded WritingAsASecondCareer.com and writes the Writing As A Second Career series. She also hosts the podcast Buffy and the Art of Story.Lilly lives and works in Chicago, Illinois.

Lisa’s practice* at Kelly & Walker LLC concentrates in appeals, class actions, and other commercial and business litigation. She has defended numerous nationwide and state class actions and handled significant individual litigation involving claims adjusting practices, contract disputes, banking, insurance coverage, unsolicited facsimiles and consumer and common law fraud. Her experience includes bench and jury trials, appeals, and administrative hearings in Illinois as well as appeals and class action hearings throughout the United States in state and federal court.Lisa’s appellate advocacy has influenced the evolution of favorable law for her clients regarding contract interpretation, diversity jurisdiction and removal under the Class Action Fairness Act (the CAFA), and banking practices. Her writing and public speaking skills, including the ability to convey complex ideas in clear language, allow her to communicate easily and effectively with courts and clients and contribute to her successful appellate results. In addition to representing clients in civil appeals, she has extensive experience researching and writing amicus briefs. She has written amicus briefs on behalf of numerous trade and civic organizations, including the Illinois Chamber of Commerce, the Mortgage Bankers Association, and the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America.Lisa is the author of legal and business articles, short stories, and The Awakening series, and she frequently speaks and writes regarding the effect of intoxicated driving on individuals and society.*Licensed in Illinois; not licensed in Colorado

Lisa M. Lilly LLC handles appeals in state and federal courts and assists individuals and companies with business-related disputes and litigation, including breach of contract, insurance coverage questions, fraud claims, and class actions. Because of her personal experience losing her parents, who were hit by an intoxicated driver, Lisa Lilly helps individuals with similar losses recover compensation, find support groups, and understand the rights of victims in the criminal court system. She speaks regularly for the Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists (AAIM) on Victim Impact Panels.

While at Sonnenschein, Lisa Lilly concentrated her practice in class actions, handling trial and appellate matters throughout the country. She also handled other commercial litigation. Her current and former clients include Allstate Insurance Company, County Mutual Insurance Company, National City, Co Investments, and International Star Registry.

As a fellow through the Public Interest Law Initiative, worked on various matters to protect the legal rights of homeless persons in Chicago.