Hayley Kick is an associate in Ice Miller’s Litigation practice group. Drawing upon her experience inside and outside the courtroom, she works closely with her clients to understand their needs and to develop practical strategies to resolve disputes in the most effective manner that meets those needs.
Prior to joining Ice Miller, Hayley was a judicial law clerk for the Honorable David M. Gormley in the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas where she helped draft dozens of judicial decisions on civil litigation matters impacting both individuals and businesses. She also gained first-hand experience assisting Judge Gormley behind the scenes to conduct trials and hearings.
Hayley also served as a judicial extern for the Honorable George C. Smith in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio where she gained valuable insight into the mechanics of researching and drafting judicial decisions at the federal level.
- The Ohio State University (B.A., summa cum laude, 2017)
- Public Management, Leadership & Policy
- International Studies
- The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law (J.D., magna cum laude, 2020)
- Ohio
- United States District Court - Northern District of Ohio
- United States District Court - Southern District of Ohio
- United States Court of Appeals - Sixth Circuit
- Ohio State Bar Association
- Ohio State Bar Association Leadership Academy Class, 2022
- Ohio Super Lawyers®, Rising Star, 2024-2026
- NYC Bar Association National Moot Court Competition, Top 16 Team & Regional Runner-Up Best Oralist, 2020
- National Moot Court Competition in Child Welfare & Adoption Law, Semifinalist, 2019
- Award for Significant and Lasting Contributions to the Ohio State Journal on Dispute Resolution
- CALI Award for Excellence, Contracts II & Legal Negotiation
- Order of the Barristers
- Order of the Coif
- Honors Research Distinction in International Studies
- Public Service Fellow Dean’s Special Recognition
- Fund & Partnership Development Committee, Junior League of Columbus, 2025-present
- Secretary-Treasurer, YES! Columbus Executive Board, 2024-present
- Moot Court Coach, The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, 2021-present
