Vanessa A. Perumal
Overview
Vanessa’s practice covers a broad spectrum of managed care litigation, including complex provider-payor reimbursement disputes — such as those arising under the No Surprises Act — as well as insurance recovery claims and behavioral health matters. Her experience spans all facets of the litigation process, from drafting notices of removal, dispositive motions, and written discovery to conducting settlement-related analyses. She has served on numerous arbitration teams. Beyond her litigation work, Vanessa is deeply passionate about the intersection of law and technology, particularly in the field of artificial intelligence.
In addition to her involvement in managed care matters, Vanessa actively engages in litigating general commercial and business disputes, with a particular focus on resolving breach of contract issues. Her unwavering dedication to providing exceptional legal guidance extends across a wide spectrum of commercial litigation, enabling her to offer comprehensive support to valued clients.
Career & Education
- University of Notre Dame Law School, J.D., cum laude, A. Harold Weber Award for Excellence in Legal Writing; Dean’s Honor Roll, 2022
- University of Chicago, M.A., international relations, 2015
- University of Miami, B.A., political science, English literature, international studies, 2014
- Illinois
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois