Alumni Attorney Talks is a virtual series that aims to provide prospective law students with helpful insights about attending law school and pursuing a legal career. This series features interviews with University of Illinois alumni working in a variety of diverse settings within the legal profession.

Mary Vidal Hays

PRINCIPAL & VICE CHAIR, MUCH SHELIST, P.C.

Mary Vidal Hays is a Principal and Vice Chair of the Estate Planning & Wealth Transfer group at Much Shelist, P.C.. Her practice focuses on providing strategic advice on a full range of estate planning matters to individuals and couples. She is also a certified public accountant. Ms. Hays received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois, with a major in Accountancy. She then received her J.D. from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law in 1995.

QUICK FACTS ABOUT MS. HAYS

• Law School: University of Denver Sturm College of Law
• UIUC Undergraduate Major: Accountancy
• Ms. Hays’ Three Words to Describe the Legal Profession:

Rewarding | Interesting | Collaborative

CHECK OUT THIS INSIGHTFUL INTERVIEW HERE!