Samira Z. Bode

Partner Samira Z. Bode is a member of our award-winning Mass Torts Practice Group where she focuses on representing individuals and class members who have been injured by defective products, were abused in institutional settings, or otherwise illegally harmed. Samira has extensive experience representing injured individuals through her tenacious and compassionate advocacy both inside and outside the courtroom, earning her recognition as an Illinois “Super Lawyer.”

Samira spent her early legal career zealously prosecuting cases involving crimes against children, including crimes of physical and sexual abuse.  Additionally, Samira’s experience litigating mass tort cases has secured millions of dollars for clients injured by defective medical devices and dangerous pharmaceutical drugs. Samira’s courtroom experience, attention to detail, and ability to creatively solve problems allow her to effectively represent her clients from initial case intake through trial.

Samira has also represented servicemembers in the 3M Combat Arms Earplugs litigation, the largest multi-district litigation in history which settled in 2023 for $6 billion.

Awards & Accolades

Lawdragon 500 X - The Next Generation (Mass Tort and Product Liability) (2025 and 2026)

Super Lawyers, Illinois (2024 - 2026) 

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Community and Professional Activities

• American Association for Justice (AAJ)
• Illinois State Bar Association
• Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
• Madison County Bar Association