Tressler is excited to welcome Sayra V. Contreras as an associate in our HOA Practice Group. Sayra concentrates her practice in litigation with a focus on representing condominium associations and common interest community associations in areas such as rule enforcement, interpretation of governing documents, review and negotiation of contracts and collection of assessments.
“Joining Tressler LLP as a litigation attorney is a remarkable opportunity. I admire Tressler’s collaborative culture and commitment to excellence. I am eager to use my skills to help our clients navigate complex legal challenges in today’s ever-evolving legal landscape,” said Sayra Contreras.
Prior to joining Tressler LLP, Sayra worked as an associate attorney at a real estate firm in Chicago, representing residential and commercial real estate owners. She effectively litigated a multitude of cases dealing with landlord-tenant disputes.
During law school, Sayra had a 10-week fellowship working at the Farmworker & Landscaper Advocacy Project (FLAP), a non-profit organization based in Chicago. FLAP works to improve the working conditions for thousands of migrant and seasonal workers in the agricultural and landscaping industries in Illinois. As a law student, Sayra also participated in the UIC John Marshall International Human Rights Clinic providing a wide range of immigration services. She was also an insurance defense law clerk and a teaching assistant for her criminal law professor.
Sayra earned her J.D. from University of Illinois Chicago School of Law and her B.A. in Sociology with a minor in political science from Northern Illinois University.
Sayra V. Contreras can be reached at scontreras@tresslerllp.com.