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Payal A. Gurnani is a class action lawyer and mass tort attorney with more than 15 years of legal experience. She represents individuals harmed by corporate misconduct, including matters involving Big Tech, dangerous drugs, and medical devices.
At Sokolove Law, Payal draws on her litigation and technology experience to support complex cases. She leads a team of attorneys and assists with pretrial evidentiary analysis, witness and trial preparation, and other aspects of litigation strategy.
Before moving over to the plaintiffs' side, Payal practiced as a civil defense attorney, handling every stage of litigation, including negotiating substantial settlements. Her practice included medical malpractice, product liability, and employer liability cases.
That defense-side experience, she says, gave her a strong foundation early in her career, but she knew plaintiffs' work was where she belonged.
"I've always felt called to stand up for people whose voices are too often overlooked in the legal system," Payal said.
Before law school, Payal worked as a software consultant for one of the Big Four consulting firms, helping Fortune 500 clients understand their business and technology needs while implementing customized software solutions. Today, she applies that background to complex litigation.
"My experience in the technology and business sectors strengthens my legal practice by helping me navigate the unique issues my clients bring to the table," she said.
Payal earned her B.S. in Business Administration, with a concentration in Management Information Systems, from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and her J.D. from Northern Illinois University College of Law.
She is licensed to practice in Illinois and before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, and is a member of the Chicago Bar Association.
She has been recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America® for Mass Tort Litigation/Class Action (2024-2026), Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs (2026), and Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs (2026).
Outside the courtroom, Payal regularly volunteers in her community to help those less fortunate. Over the years, she has worked with legal aid organizations, children's advocacy programs, and nonprofits supporting people experiencing food insecurity and individuals with catastrophic spinal cord injuries.
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