Title: Attorney
Company: Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP
Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Sherry Hazel Joseph, Attorney at Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Lawyers for dedication, achievements, and leadership in Medical Malpractice.
Ms. Joseph has enjoyed a distinguished career in law, currently representing health care professionals as an attorney at Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP since 2023. Focusing her practice on medical malpractice defense and complex litigation matters, she is responsible for attending court hearings, defending depositions, conducting discovery and reviewing individuals for deposition. Ms. Joseph’s expertise in medical malpractice defense is widely recognized, and she is frequently sought after for her exceptional analytical and writing skills. Colleagues consistently rely on her for complex research projects across various practice areas, underscoring her reputation as the foremost researcher within her firm.
Before being acquired by Lewis Brisbois, Ms. Joseph was an associate attorney at Hughes Socol Piers Resnick & Dym Ltd. from 2022 to 2023. She also excelled as an associate attorney at Fletcher & Sippel LLC between 2021 and 2022, gaining valuable experience in civil litigation and client advocacy.
Ms. Joseph’s judicial experience included serving as a judicial law clerk for the U.S. District Courts from 2020 to 2021, where she supported federal judges with legal research. She also worked as a judicial law clerk in the law division, tax and miscellaneous remedies, at the Circuit Court of Cook County between 2019 and 2020, providing critical assistance in complex tax and civil matters.
Among other notable opportunities, Ms. Joseph operated as a solo practitioner at Joseph Law Office, managing her own caseload and representing clients in a variety of legal issues from 2017 to 2019. Before passing the bar, she clerked at Asher, Gittler & D’Alba Ltd., served as a judicial extern for the U.S. District Courts, worked as a law clerk at a local personal injury law firm, and gained experience as a paralegal at the Law Offices of Laurie J. Wasserman, starting in 2011. Aside from her legal background, Ms. Joseph managed the career of contemporary visual artist Mikey from 2014 to 2016, demonstrating her versatility and leadership outside the legal field.
Possessing a rich educational background, Ms. Joseph received a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership from Northwestern University in 2014, followed by a Doctor of Jurisprudence from DePaul University in 2017. While pursuing her advanced degree, she was the recipient of the IJC Foundation Scholarship in 2016, recognizing her academic excellence.
Ms. Joseph holds several professional certifications, including a 711 temporary law license from the Supreme Court of Illinois, issued in 2017, and a notary public commission from the Illinois Office of the Secretary of State, obtained in 2008. She is also a professionally certified researcher by LexisNexis, further underscoring her expertise in legal research.
As a testament to her commitment to her field, Ms. Joseph is actively involved in several legal organizations, including the Illinois State Bar Association, the Chicago Bar Association and the Cook County Bar Association. She is also active with the Chicagoland Healthcare Risk Management Society and the Northwestern University Leadership Circle. Meanwhile, Ms. Joseph’s civic engagement includes serving as an adviser on the advisory council for Harvard Business Review at Harvard Business School Publishing for nearly a decade.
Ms. Joseph’s accomplishments have been recognized with several prestigious awards, including earning a place among the Top 40 Under 40 by The National Black Lawyers Top 100 in 2024 and being named a Rising Star in Illinois by Super Lawyers in 2025. Throughout her career, she has attributed her success to the mentorship she received and the remarkable jurists who recognized her potential and invested in her growth by sharing their knowledge and guidance. Looking ahead, Ms. Joseph aspires to pursue opportunities within the judiciary, reflecting her ongoing commitment to public service and the advancement of the legal profession.
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