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

After nearly 16 years of service as a Judicial Law Clerk to two Chief Justices of the Illinois Supreme Court, Michele M. Jochner is keenly aware of what it takes to be on the winning side of cases, and has used that unique expertise as a partner at the internationally-recognized law firm of Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP to help her clients navigate some of life’s most difficult challenges. An accomplished writer and problem-solver, she represents high-asset clients in the Illinois Appellate Court and the Illinois Supreme Court who seek to protect hard-won trial victories or reverse adverse rulings. “My appreciation of effective communication and a desire to help people in difficult times led me to family law,” says Jochner, who has been recognized by the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin as one of the top 50 Women in Law. Jochner—who handles the appellate matters for her firm’s three offices across Chicago, Lake Forest, and Wheaton—is known for her legal scholarship, having authored more than 200 articles appearing in publications nationwide. She has also earned respect and recognition from the bench and bar for the excellence of her work, mastery of the written word, and talent to craft compelling arguments to achieve a winning track record for her clients. Recognizing that divorce is a watershed moment because day-to-day life will never be the same, Jochner strives to be a compelling voice for her clients. She says, “Every client’s story is unique, and I carefully listen so that I can be the strong voice to tell that story so that it resonates with the court. That, combined with rocksolid research, writing, strategy and credibility is tough to beat.”

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