MICHELE M. JOCHNER, PARTNER: SCHILLER DUCANTO & FLECK LLP

When it comes to handling complex divorce matters in Illinois’ highest courts, having Michele M. Jochner on your team can be the game-changer that spells victory. A well-known and highly regarded leader in Chicago’s legal community, Jochner combines an unparalleled mastery of the written word with a remarkable talent to craft compelling narratives to achieve winning results for her high-asset appellate clients. “Writing has always been my passion,” says Jochner, “and representing clients in domestic relations appeals allows me to use my unique expertise to protect hard-won trial victories or reverse adverse rulings.” As a former judicial law clerk to two Chief Justices of the Illinois Supreme Court, Jochner is well-aware of what it takes to present the best possible case: “Rock-solid research, careful analysis, excellent writing, and unquestioned credibility are the recipe for success,” she says. Jochner checks all these boxes, and more: she has garnered a reputation as a respected legal scholar and thought leader who is regularly invited to speak at major conferences and to pen pieces for national publications, adding to her catalogue of more than 200 articles. Jochner has also been named one of the Top 50 Most Influential Women in Chicago law, is listed in Best Lawyers in America, and is consistently recognized as a preeminent attorney by her peers. Jochner says she has found a perfect fit in combining her expert skillset with family law practice: “I thrive on being a strong and persuasive voice for my clients, obtaining favorable outcomes, and ultimately, helping them move forward to the next chapter of life.”

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