Haleigh A. Catalano

Haleigh is an associate in the Casualty Department, where she focuses her practice on the defense of clients in a wide range of civil litigation matters, including premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, and general liability claims. 

Before joining the firm in September 2025, Haleigh served as a judicial law clerk in the Civil Division of the Essex County Superior Court for the Hon. Aldo J. Russo, J.S.C. During her clerkship, she conducted in-depth legal research and writing on a variety of civil matters, assisted in managing a high-volume docket, prepared bench memoranda, and draft opinions. In this role, she gained valuable experience in all phases of litigation, including motion practice, discovery disputes, settlement conferences, and trial preparation.

Haleigh earned her juris doctor, cum laude, from the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University in 2024. While in law school, she served as the Promotions Editor for the Pace Environmental Law Review, where she oversaw the publication’s outreach and contributed to the editorial process. She also served as Vice President of the Lambda Law Students Association, working to promote diversity and representation within the legal community. 

Outside of work, Haleigh enjoys traveling, reading, staying active through fitness, film photography, and exploring local restaurants.