Women’s Injury Law Group, PLLC is a Chicago-based personal injury law firm dedicated to advocating for individuals who have suffered catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, medical malpractice, sexual torts, product liability, automobile and trucking negligence, elevator and escalator negligence, and dog attacks. Waisbren, an experienced trial lawyer committed to securing justice for her clients. E
lise has taken on powerful medical device companies, public figures, major hospitals, big-box retailers, and multinational elevator companies—achieving multi-million-dollar settlements for those she represents. Recently, she successfully litigated a high-profile case against an NBA player accused of negligently transmitting an STD, uncovering concealed medical evidence, securing key expert admissions, and obtaining a $2.1 million settlement—a case that underscored the power of truth and accountability in litigation. In another significant case, Elise secured a $1.25 million settlement for a dog attack victim—one of the largest recorded settlements in Illinois for a dog-related injury. Elise is an active member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers’ Association, where she serves on its Board of Managers. While in law school, she was a member of the trial advocacy team, which was ranked #4 in the country by U.S. News & World Report, and won a regional championship. From 2015-2022, Elise was named to the Illinois Super Lawyers "Rising Star" list, an honor awarded to fewer than 2.5% of attorneys in Illinois. In 2023, she was elevated to the "Super Lawyers" list. She has also been recognized as one of the "Emerging Lawyers" by the Law Bulletin Publishing Company since 2016—an honor given to the top 2% of lawyers in Illinois under 40. Elise’s bar admissions include Illinois, the N.D. of Illinois Trial Bar, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Please visit our website for more information.
