Marisa Schostok is a trial lawyer and partner at Dudley & Lake, LLC.  Ms. Schostok concentrates her practice in the areas of personal injury, wrongful death and medical malpractice. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Schostok spent several years at the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office where she prosecuted criminal matters. She has tried numerous cases to verdict and has argued matters before the Illinois Appellate Court.  Ms. Schostok is a tenacious advocate for her clients and works tirelessly to ensure those injured by negligence receive the justice they deserve.

Since joining Dudley and Lake in 2016, Ms. Schostok has received verdicts and settlements totaling over $100 million for her clients. Most recently, Marisa obtained a $25 million verdict in a 14-day trial in Cook County Circuit Court on behalf of the family of a 55-year-old man who died as a result of an undiagnosed and untreated anastomotic leak following hernia surgery at a local hospital.

In addition to her dedication to justice for her clients, Ms. Schostok also devotes her time to the community through her participation in education and local charities. Ms. Schostok is a guest lecturer on the topic of Negligence at Northwestern University’s, Kellogg Graduate School of Management and serves on the board of the not-for-profit charity, The Michael Matters Foundation, which provides financial assistance to brain cancer patients.

EDUCATION

John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Illinois

J.D. – 2013

University of Dayton

B.A. – 2010

BAR ADMISSIONS

• Illinois (2013)

HONORS AND AWARDS

• Chicago Law Bulletin Publishing Company: “40 Under Forty Illinois Attorneys to Watch” in Illinois (2024)
• Illinois Super Lawyers®: Super Lawyers (2024 – 2025)
• Illinois Super Lawyers®: Rising Star (2021 – 2023)
• Chicago Lawyer: Top Women Lawyers (2023)
• Jury Verdict Reporter: Trial Lawyer Excellence Award for Highest Reported Lake County Settlement in 2022 (2023)
• Leading Lawyers: Emerging Lawyer (2017 – 2025)
• Lake County Bar Association: Outstanding Young Lawyer Award (2017)

CLASSES/SEMINARS

• Jury Selection, ITLA Trial Practice and Tips Seminar (2020)
• Presenting Witnesses at Depositions and Trial, ITLA Ethics & Professionalism Seminar (2021)
• Client Communications & Conflict, ITLA Ethics & Professionalism Seminar (2023)
• Program Chair of the ITLA Women’s Caucus Trial Practice & Tips Seminar (2024)
• Using the Audit Trail to Get the Results Your Client Deserves, ITLA Justice Achieved: Successful Outcomes Seminar (2025)
• Guest Lecturer, Northwestern University, Kellogg Graduate School of Management, “Negligence” (2023 – 2025)

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

• American Association for Justice
• Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
  • Member, Board of Managers (2018 – Present)
  • Member,  Nominating Committee (2024 – Present)
  • Women’s Caucus Chair (2021-2024)
• Illinois State Bar Association
• Women’s Bar Association of Illinois
• Lake County Bar Association