Kasia Nowak is a Partner in GRSM’s Chicago office and is an experienced litigator who defends complex products liability cases, including premises liability and toxic torts disputes. Kasia devotes a high level of attention and detail to managing difficult issues when they arise.

Kasia thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment adapting quickly to the needs of her clients, who are always her top priority. She is frequently called upon to take high-risk and complex matters because of her successful history in resolving cases nationwide. Kasia has successfully argued motions for summary judgment and motions to dismiss to bring the most cost-effective and prompt resolutions. She also effectively advocated dismissal of cases on the eve of trial for lack of evidence. Kasia also oversees experts nationwide in cases that are trial threats and ultimately go to trial allowing her to develop the most innovative and valuable medical and scientific defenses. Kasia often serves as a trial team member and has tried cases to verdict in multiple jurisdictions.

Before joining GRSM, Kasia served as a Cook County Assistant State’s Attorney. She prosecuted thousands of cases, including felonies and misdemeanors. She first and second chaired hundreds of trials (bench and jury) while representing the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office in criminal and civil matters.

  • A Toxic Tale of Exposure, CLM Magazine, 2022
  • Monograph: The evolution of Specific Personal Jurisdiction and Impact on Toxic Tort Litigation, IDC Quarterly, 2022
  • Illinois Defense Counsel Survey of Premises Labiality Cases, 2021
  • Illinois Defense Counsel Survey of Toxic Tort Law Case, 2020
  • Author, monthly articles on Estate Planning issues published in the Polish Daily News, Dziennik Zwiazkowy, 2017

  • Panelist, Recent Developments in Talc Litigation, Perrin Conferences Talc Litigation Conference, May 2024
  • Presenter, Discovery Sanctions in Criminal Prosecution Cases, Advocates Society, September 2016

Admissions

  • Illinois
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois

Memberships

  • Advocates Society
  • Illinois Defense Trial Counsel (IDC)
  • The Claims & Litigation Management Alliance (CLM)

Education

  • J.D., John Marshall School of Law, 2013
    • Continuing Education Scholarship Recipient

Honors

  • Best Lawyers® Ones to Watch (2021-2025)