Biography
Izabella focuses her practice on biotechnology & life sciences litigation matters as an Associate at Marshall Gerstein, where she has represented innovative companies in complex patent disputes involving technologies such as mRNA vaccines, biologics, treatment methods, and drug-delivery systems.
Izabella has substantial experience across all phases of patent litigation from discovery and expert development to trial preparation. She has first- and second-chaired fact and expert witness depositions, drafted several expert reports, and prepared and supported key motions, including Daubert motions. She also plays a leading role in discovery strategy and meet-and-confer negotiations, and has managed large contract-attorney teams overseeing document review, privilege analysis, and production.
Most recently, she was selected for inclusion in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™ list in the practice areas of Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Patent.
Izabella served as a member of the firm’s peer-elected Associates Committee.
Outside of the office, Izabella enjoys rock climbing, skiing, and playing board games.
Background & Credentials
Izabella previously served as a Summer Associate at Marshall Gerstein before joining the firm as an Associate in 2022. She received her Bachelor of Science in biotechnology from Imperial College London. Izabella received her J.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law. While pursuing her law degree, she was President of the Intellectual Property Law Association and President of the International Students Association. Izabella participated in the Patent Clinic, assisting local inventors in writing and filing patent applications. She was also a board member of the Women in Tech Law Association and she was the recipient of the Dean's Scholarship and the 2022 Enhancement Award. Izabella achieved the Masin Family Gold awards for highest performance in Design Law, and Business Associations, and the Masin Family Silver award for second highest performance Securities Regulation. Izabella has also been selected for inclusion on the Illinois Rising Stars®lists.
Izabella is proficient in German and Polish.
Education
- University of California, Los Angeles School of Law (J.D.)
- Imperial College London (B.Sc.)
- Biotechnology
Bar Admissions
Publications and Presentations
- “RNAi Technology Compatibility in the US and EU – Comparisons and Future Perspectives,” UCLA Journal of Law and Technology, Vol. 28, No. 1.
Community & Professional Involvement
- Chicago Women in Intellectual Property (ChiWIP)
- Co-chair Annual Events Committee
- Member of Board for the Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago (IPLAC)