Jill M. Munson
Jill M. Munson
Partner
She/Her
"I help professionals navigate critical junctures in their careers by providing strategic insights and unwavering focus during high-stakes situations that impact their reputation and livelihood."

Jill M. Munson
Partner
She/Her
"I help professionals navigate critical junctures in their careers by providing strategic insights and unwavering focus during high-stakes situations that impact their reputation and livelihood."
About Jill
A trial lawyer with more than two decades of experience, Jill represents professionals facing liability claims and disciplinary actions, with a focus on health care providers. She oversees all phases of litigation, developing tailored strategies and budgets. Her health care practice includes representing hospitals, physician groups, nursing homes, and individual providers such as physicians and nurses.
Jill also defends attorneys in legal malpractice claims involving litigation, trusts and estates, and eminent domain. She handles insurance coverage disputes and represents clients in personal injury cases.
Areas of Focus
Industries:
Initiatives:
Recognition
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants, 2026
- Wisconsin Super Lawyers, 2022 – 2023
- Milwaukee BizTimes, Notable Women in Law Honoree, 2022
- Client Choice Award, Wisconsin, Litigation
Credentials
Education
- University of Wisconsin Law School, JD, 1992
- University of Wisconsin – Madison, BA, with distinction, 1989
Bar Admissions
- Wisconsin
Court Admissions
- US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
- US District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
- US District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin
Thought Leadership
Presentations
Jill has presented a number of seminars on various topics related to personal injury defense. Recent presentations include:
- Co-Presenter, "EHR Charting Practices and Configuration – reducing physician burnout and medico-legal risk," Illinois Primary Health Care Association's (IPHCA) Annual Leadership Conference, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, October 17, 2019
Healthcare Alerts
- Wisconsin 2020 Med Mal Update: Patient Has the Burden of Producing Evidence of Physician Negligence Prior to Submitting Case to a Jury, Dec 11, 2020
- Wisconsin 2020 Med Mal Update: Physicians Can Use a Reasonable Alternative Method in Delivering Care Without Being Found Negligent, Dec 11, 2020
- Guidance for Medical Practitioners on the Resumption of Elective Surgeries and Expansion of Non-Coronavirus Service Offerings, May 8, 2020
- Review of Federal and State Immunity Laws in Response to COVID-19, May 8, 2020
- Medical Litigation Newsletter - April 2011, Apr 4, 2011
Hinshaw Newsletters
- Medical Litigation Newsletter - December 2013 Edition, Dec 17, 2013
- Medical Litigation Newsletter - December 2012 Edition, Dec 18, 2012
- Medical Litigation Newsletter - September 2010 Edition, Sep 29, 2010
Interests
Did you know...
Jill enjoys spending time with her family and friends, as well as going to the gym.
Thought Leadership
Presentations
Jill has presented a number of seminars on various topics related to personal injury defense. Recent presentations include:
- Co-Presenter, "EHR Charting Practices and Configuration – reducing physician burnout and medico-legal risk," Illinois Primary Health Care Association's (IPHCA) Annual Leadership Conference, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, October 17, 2019
Healthcare Alerts
- Wisconsin 2020 Med Mal Update: Patient Has the Burden of Producing Evidence of Physician Negligence Prior to Submitting Case to a Jury, Dec 11, 2020
- Wisconsin 2020 Med Mal Update: Physicians Can Use a Reasonable Alternative Method in Delivering Care Without Being Found Negligent, Dec 11, 2020
- Guidance for Medical Practitioners on the Resumption of Elective Surgeries and Expansion of Non-Coronavirus Service Offerings, May 8, 2020
- Review of Federal and State Immunity Laws in Response to COVID-19, May 8, 2020
- Medical Litigation Newsletter - April 2011, Apr 4, 2011
Hinshaw Newsletters
- Medical Litigation Newsletter - December 2013 Edition, Dec 17, 2013
- Medical Litigation Newsletter - December 2012 Edition, Dec 18, 2012
- Medical Litigation Newsletter - September 2010 Edition, Sep 29, 2010
Jill's Insights

Press Release
Aug 21, 2025
102 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2026 Editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch™

Press Release
Jan 24, 2022
Hinshaw Partner Jill Munson Named to Milwaukee BizTimes 2022 Notable Women in Law

Healthcare Alert
May 8, 2020
Review of Federal and State Immunity Laws in Response to COVID-19

Press Release
Jul 1, 2015
Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP Announces Election of 9 New Partners