Overview
Danielle knew from an early age she would be an attorney. Her mother was a paralegal and she would often go to work with her and get lost in the large file rooms. She’s always had an interest in the legal process and advocating for people’s rights.
As a member of the firm’s Hospitality, Media & Tourism Service Group, Danielle defends hotels, restaurants and individuals in a variety of claims, including dram shop liability, personal injury, product liability and breach of contract. She also defends free speech rights, defamation and false light claims for media clients, businesses and individuals.
Outside the office, Danielle and her husband enjoy going to golf tournaments and spending time with their Italian Greyhound, Levi.
Honors
- Selected to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America in Product Liability Litigation - Defendants: 2026, 2027
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- 136 Amundsen Davis Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers® in 2027 in America
136 Amundsen Davis Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers® in 2027 in AmericaWe are proud to congratulate 136 of our attorneys on being recognized by Best Lawyers® in 2027 in America.
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116 Amundsen Davis Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers® in 2026 in AmericaWe are proud to congratulate 116 of our attorneys on being recognized by Best Lawyers® in 2026 in America.
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Morake has sued comedian Learnmore “Jonasi” Mwanyenyeka for $27 million, alleging that a joking “translation” of the chant during a podcast appearance damaged his reputation by misrepresenting the meaning of the lyrics to a global audience.
Services
Education
DePaul University College of Law, J.D., 2022
Baylor University, BBA, 2018
Admissions
- Illinois
- Indiana