Layla

Layla Husen handles business litigation matters including regulatory enforcement actions, business disputes, and toxic tort defense. She has been involved in high-stakes litigation including class actions and ongoing toxic tort matters, providing essential support in all phases of litigation.

As a primary brief writer, Layla’s successes have included obtaining a summary judgment win in a putative class action seeking millions in damages. She also provided crucial jury trial support that assisted in securing a full defense verdict.

Layla works closely with clients, expert witnesses, and fact witnesses, supporting litigation teams representing professionals, hospitals, government contractors, and other business clients in civil disputes, enforcement actions, False Claims Act lawsuits, and responding to government-issued subpoenas. Layla welcomes opportunities to argue motions and is adaptable to fast-paced environments, making her an asset to trial teams.

She recently played a large role in the high-profile release of wrongfully convicted Christopher Dunn, taking direct and cross examinations, as well as briefing emergency issues to the Missouri Supreme Court.

During law school, Layla was an extern in the white-collar crime department with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Missouri.