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Kathleen M. McNamara focuses exclusively in the area of family law. Her extensive litigation experience enables her to assist clients in navigating some of the most challenging and important issues in their lives.
Reputation
Kathleen has extensive experience representing clients in high-conflict custody disputes and disputes involving child support, spousal maintenance, and the valuation and division of complex assets.
Kathleen began practicing law in 2002 and spent the first six years of her career at Sidley Austin LLP, where she represented corporations, and their directors and officers, in securities-related litigation. Kathleen also spent a year as a law clerk for the Honorable Harry D. Leinenweber of the Northern District of Illinois. During law school, Kathleen served as Associate Editor of the Northwestern University Law Review.
Professional Recognition
- The Best Lawyers in America®, 2021 – Present
- Family Law
- Illinois Super Lawyers, 2020
- Illinois Rising Stars, 2015 – 2019
- Leading Lawyers Network, 2021 – Present
Contact
kmcnamara@bergerschatz.comdownload vCard
Education
Northwestern University School of Law, J.D. 2002
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, B.A. 1999
Bar Admissions
Illinois
Professional Memberships
Chicago Bar Association
DuPage County Bar Association
Illinois Bar Association