Dedicated to clients, committed to community
The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers was founded “To provide leadership that promotes the highest degree of professionalism and excellence in the practice of family law.” The Illinois Chapter became the Academy’s first state chapter, remaining one of its most active.
Education
Illinois Chapter Fellows advance the practice of family law among their peers by organizing and leading seminars and teaching continuing legal education classes. Fellows also help educate legislators at the state level–helping to ensure that the implementation of laws matches the intention behind them and that laws affecting families are thoughtfully considered.
Leadership
The Illinois Chapter’s Board of Managers and its officers assume a guiding role in upholding the Chapter’s principles and vision.
Stuart G. Gelfman
President
Robert D. Segal
President Elect
Kimberly Cook
First Vice President
Shana Vitek
Second Vice President
Raif Palmer
Third Vice President
Jeffrey W. Brend
National Delegate
Stephen Botti
Treasurer
A. Marcy Newman
Secretary
Gunnar J. Gitlin
Immediate Past President
James M. Quigley
Past President
Term expiring October 2026
Brian Blitz
Ashley Davis
Kathryn Mickelson
Jared Pinkus
Jamie Ryan
Term expiring October 2025
Staci Balbirer
Jacki Birnbaum
Myra Foutris
Steve Rakowski
Richard Zuckerman
Term expiring October 2024
Laura Ashmore
Donna Farley
Paulette Gray
Vanessa Hammer
Steve Peskind
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