Gina M. Diomedi
About Gina
Gina represents aviation product manufacturers and service providers in litigation across the US and internationally with a focus on claims arising from aircraft accidents, including wrongful death, personal injury, and property damage. She is experienced in all aspects of litigation, navigating complex legal and procedural issues and developing strategic plans for the unique circumstances of each case. Gina’s experience also includes working on mass casualty incidents and developing and implementing plans to resolve resulting claims outside of formal litigation. In addition to representing clients in disputes, she also advises clients with respect to risk management, contractual issues, and regulatory matters in the aviation industry.
Areas of Focus
Credentials
Education
- Loyola University Chicago School of Law, JD, cum laude, 2001
- University of Michigan, BA, with distinction, 1991
Bar Admissions
- Illinois
Court Admissions
- US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Thought Leadership
Presentations
- Co-Presenter, "Case Studies: Select Legal Issues Impacting Exposure & Risk," Client CLE, Chicago, Illinois, May 9, 2024
- Co-Presenter, "Navigating the Skies: Trends and Developments in Aviation Law," Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, Chicago, Illinois, October 18, 2023
- "Personal Jurisdiction in Aviation: The Evolving Landscape Post-Ford Motor Co.," American Bar Association (ABA) Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section, Aviation and Space Law Committee, Washington D.C., 2022
- "Federal Preemption in Aviation Product Liability Cases – Seeking an Effective Strategy to the Diverging Approaches Among the Federal Circuits and States," Aviation & Aerospace SLG Workshop, DRI Product Liability Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, 2015
Thought Leadership
Presentations
- Co-Presenter, "Case Studies: Select Legal Issues Impacting Exposure & Risk," Client CLE, Chicago, Illinois, May 9, 2024
- Co-Presenter, "Navigating the Skies: Trends and Developments in Aviation Law," Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, Chicago, Illinois, October 18, 2023
- "Personal Jurisdiction in Aviation: The Evolving Landscape Post-Ford Motor Co.," American Bar Association (ABA) Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section, Aviation and Space Law Committee, Washington D.C., 2022
- "Federal Preemption in Aviation Product Liability Cases – Seeking an Effective Strategy to the Diverging Approaches Among the Federal Circuits and States," Aviation & Aerospace SLG Workshop, DRI Product Liability Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, 2015
