Elaina Valteirra-Doherty
Overview
Elaina focuses her practice on navigating the intricate world of managed care litigation. Her track record includes not only vigorously defending clients at every stage of litigation but also excelling in complex trials. She has an impressive history of achieving favorable outcomes through adept mediation, pretrial settlement conferences, and arbitration.
Her experience extends across the entire spectrum of litigation, encompassing general liability, professional liability, construction disputes, and matters concerning product and premises liability, all within the purview of both state and federal courts.
Career & Education
Professional Activities and Memberships
- Women’s Bar Association of Illinois
- Illinois Defense Counsel, Diversity & Inclusion Committee
- University of Illinois College of Law, J.D., Dean’s List, Graduate Research Assistant; President, Women’s Law Society; Advanced Student Attorney, Elder Financial Justice Center, 2017
- Michigan State University, B.A., Political Science Pre-Law, Philosophy of Law, Member, Advocates at MSU; Member, Pre-Law Society, 2014
- Illinois
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
- U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska
Elaina's Insights
Firm News | 9 min read | 08.21.25
Washington – August 21, 2025: The 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® has recognized 49 Crowell & Moring lawyers as Best Lawyers and 33 lawyers as Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. The publication also named partner Jason Murray as Lawyer of the Year for Antitrust Law in Los Angeles.
Recognition
- Selected through peer review for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America “Ones to Watch” list for Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, and Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, 2024-2025.
- Selected for inclusion in the Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” list, 2020-2023, 2025
Elaina's Insights
Firm News | 9 min read | 08.21.25
Washington – August 21, 2025: The 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® has recognized 49 Crowell & Moring lawyers as Best Lawyers and 33 lawyers as Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. The publication also named partner Jason Murray as Lawyer of the Year for Antitrust Law in Los Angeles.
Elaina's Insights
Firm News | 9 min read | 08.21.25
Washington – August 21, 2025: The 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® has recognized 49 Crowell & Moring lawyers as Best Lawyers and 33 lawyers as Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. The publication also named partner Jason Murray as Lawyer of the Year for Antitrust Law in Los Angeles.
