
Jillian M. Searles
Practices & Industries
Admissions
- New York
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Education
Union College, B.A.
New York Law School, J.D., cum laude
Jillian has substantial trial experience litigating both civil and criminal matters in a variety of federal jurisdictions as well as New York State. Her diverse practice includes white collar criminal defense, trusts and estate litigation, and insurance coverage disputes. She has defended both individuals and corporations in government investigations, including investigations by the New York State Attorney General’s Office and the U.S. Attorney’s office. She also regularly practices in Surrogate's Court handling a variety of matters involving contested accounting proceedings, wills, and other estate controversies. In addition, Jillian has trial experience in insurance coverage disputes.
Jillian has also handled a variety of complex civil litigation matters, including defending businesses and their executives against claims of accounting malpractice and breach of contract and related theories.
Prior to joining Hodgson Russ, Jillian was an associate at a large international law firm headquartered in New York City.
Honors
- Pro Bono Advocate Award from New York Lawyers for the Public Interest, 2008
- Faculty Award for Outstanding Service to the New York Law School Law Review, 2005
- Former managing editor, New York Law School Law Review
In the News
- July 16, 2008
Press Releases
- Press Release, January 10, 2017
Publications
- Hodgson Russ Municipal and Education Alert, April 19, 2022
- Hodgson Russ Media & First Amendment Alert, July 22, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Education and Media & First Amendment Alert, June 23, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Media and First Amendment Alert, June 21, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Media and First Amendment Alert, May 14, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Media and First Amendment Alert, April 20, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Media and First Amendment Alert, March 29, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Media and First Amendment Alert, March 22, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Media and First Amendment Alert, March 3, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Media and First Amendment Alert, February 24, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Media & First Amendment Alert, January 12, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Media & First Amendment Alert, January 7, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Media & First Amendment Alert, July 9, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Business Litigation Alert, June 23, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Business Litigation and Bankruptcy & Restructuring Alert, June 22, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Media & First Amendment Alert, June 9, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Business Litigation Alert, May 22, 2020
- Hodgson Russ OSHA and Business Litigation Alert, May 13, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Media & First Amendment Alert, April 22, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Business Litigation Alert, April 22, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Business Litigation and Securities Regulation & Corporate Compliance Alert, April 22, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Media & First Amendment Alert, April 20, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Business Litigation Alert, April 15, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Business Litigation Alert, April 9, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Media & First Amendment Alert, March 25, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Media Law & First Amendment Alert, June 5, 2019
- Hodgson Russ Media Law & First Amendment Alert, May 30, 2019
- Hodgson Russ Media Law & First Amendment Alert, May 3, 2019
Professional Associations
- Vice Chair, Estate Litigation Committee of the NYSBA Trusts and Estates Law Section
- Program Committee Member, National Association of Women Lawyers
Community & Pro Bono
Jillian is a member of the President's Council for Defenders of Wildlife, a charitable organization dedicated to wildlife conservation. She is also a member of the New York Civil Liberties Union.