Hailee Elledge
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Hailee Elledge

Associate
elledge.hailee@dorsey.com

Overview

Hailee is dedicated to assisting clients navigate the challenges that arise during all stages of litigation in both state and federal courts.

Hailee is an experienced litigator with a focus on complex commercial and business litigation. Her practice spans a wide range of disputes, including those involving contracts, real estate, business torts, trade secret misappropriation, consumer protection violations, fraud, securities violations, and shareholder conflicts. Hailee has successfully tried cases in federal court and has experience litigating in jurisdictions beyond Idaho.

Hailee is committed to serving both her clients and her community. Hailee actively engages in pro bono work—most notably advocating for children through Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) case and serves on the Board of Directors for the Idaho Humane Society. Hailee is also a member of Idaho Women Lawyers and active within the Idaho legal community. 

Education & Admissions

University of Idaho College of Law (J.D., 2021)

Southern Methodist University (B.A., Communication Studies and Political Science, 2018)

Admissions

  • Idaho
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho

Experience

  • Represented individuals and businesses of all sizes and industries in complex, multi-jurisdictional, civil disputes.
  • Drafted numerous successful motions to dismiss, spoliation motions, and motions for summary judgment, including on complex factual and jurisdictional issues, that led to dismissal of all claims before trial.
  • Represented a small start-up company and its board of directors at trial in a $60 million lawsuit for claims arising from shareholder disputes, product liability, breach of fiduciary duties, fraud, tortious interference with prospective economic advantage, conspiracy, unjust enrichment, indemnification, and among others. 
  • Pursued various trade secret misappropriation cases after a former employee left with tens of thousands of confidential and proprietary documents and started working for a direct competitor. 
  • Successfully defended businesses against various claims including but not limited to fraud, tortious interference with contract, civil conspiracy, negligence, and unjust enrichment claims.

News & Resources

Breaking the Gavel Ceiling One Seat at a Time, Idaho State Bar, March 6, 2024

Industries & Practices

Securities & Financial Services Litigation & Enforcement
  • Banking & Financial Institutions
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction Litigation
  • Food, Beverage & Agribusiness
  • Healthcare & Life Sciences
  • Insurance Law
  • Products Liability
  • Real Estate Litigation
  • Securities & Financial Services Litigation & Enforcement
  • Technology

Professional & Civic

Professional Achievements

  • Attorney for the Fourth Judicial District of Idaho Guardian Ad Litems, 2021 - Present
  • Member, Idaho Women Lawyers, 2021- Present

Community Involvement

  • Board Member, Idaho Humane Society Board of Directors, 2023 - Present 
  • Board Member, FACES of Hope Foundation Board of Directors, 2023-2024 
  • Member, Litigation Section of the Idaho State Bar, 2021-Present
Hailee Elledge