Associate Attorney
Location: Libertyville, Illinois
Phone: 847-680-4970
Fax: 847-680-5459
Britnee began working for Schlesinger & Strauss, LLC while in law school at the University of Illinois College of Law in January 2021. She began working as an associate attorney in November 2021. Her primary area of practice is in the area of family law in Lake County, IL. While in law school she worked with the University of Illinois College of Law’s Family Advocacy Clinic representing both indigent parents and minor children pro bono in abuse and neglect cases. She is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, and the Lake County Bar Association.
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
- Guardianship
- Adoption
- Divorce
- Separation
- Premarital Agreements
- Paternity
- Custody & Support
Bar Admissions
- Illinois 2021
Education
- University of Nebraska – Lincoln, Lincoln, NE (2018) Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice, Minors in Psychology and English, High Distinction
- University of Illinois College of Law, Champaign, Illinois, 2021, J.D. Honors: Cum Laude
Relevant Past Employment:
- Family Advocacy Clinic (Fall 2020)
- Law student practicing with 711 Illinois Innocence Project Clinic (Spring 2020 and 2021)
- Clinic volunteer John Howard Association (Summer 2020)
- Legal extern Student Legal Relief Volunteer at the Louisiana Capital Assistance Center (Winter Break 2020)
- Federal Defender (Summer 2019) Legal extern
Honors And Awards
- Pro Bono Notation (performed at least 60 hours of pro bono service during law school, noted on transcript)
