Dedicated to clients, committed to community
The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers was founded o “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.
Gunnar J. Gitlin
President
Stuart G. Gelfman
President Elect
Robert D. Segal
First Vice President
Kimberly Cook
Second Vice President
Shana Vitek
Third Vice President
Jeffrey W. Brend
National Delegate
Stephen Botti
Treasurer
A. Marcy Newman
Secretary
James M. Quigley
Immediate Past President
Adam C. Kibort
Past President
Term expiring October 2025
Jacki Birnbaum
Myra Foutris
Raif Palmer
Steve Rakowski
Richard Zuckerman
Term expiring October 2024
Laura Ashmore
Donna Farley
Paulette Gray
Vanessa Hammer
Bill Scott
Term expiring October 2023
Kelli Gordon
Jennifer Fletchall
Matt Kirsh
Michael Koenigsberger
Alyssa Mogul