Jill P. Hallihan

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    Jill Hallihan is a shareholder in the firm’s Casualty Department, where she concentrates her practice in employment law and general liability defense, including product liability, auto liability, and premises liability matters. With significant experience representing clients in both federal and state courts, as well as before administrative agencies, Jill is a trusted advocate for employers and insured entities facing complex litigation.

    Her employment law practice includes the defense of claims involving discrimination, retaliation, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, family and medical leave laws, breach of contract, defamation, and related workplace torts. She is known for her strategic and practical approach to litigation, as well as her ability to guide clients through sensitive employment issues with clarity and confidence.

    Jill earned her juris doctor from Quinnipiac University School of Law, where she received the Dean’s Award and served as Vice President of the Moot Court Honor Society. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Syracuse University.

    She is admitted to practice in Connecticut and before the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut.

    Admissions
    Connecticut
    2001
    U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut
    2003
    U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit
    Education
    Quinnipiac University School of Law (J.D., 2001)
    Syracuse University (B.A., 1998)
    Honors & awards
    Connecticut Super Lawyers Rising Star
    2013
    Associations & memberships
    Connecticut Bar Association
    New Haven County Bar Association
    Year joined
    2025