Attorney Michael Strauss has been added to the College of Lake County Legal Studies Paralegal Career Advisory Committee.
Firm News
This page will be periodically updated to keep you informed of our latest firm news, awards and involvement as speakers or attendees at local, state, and national bar association events and seminars.
Michael Selected as HDFS Director, ACES Alumni Association Board
The nominating committee of the ACES Alumni Board of Directors has selected Attorney Michael Strauss as the new HDFS Director. Congratulations Michael!
Michael Recommended for Placement as Cook County Gaurdian Ad Litem
Congratulations to Attorney Michael Strauss on being recommended for placement on the Cook County’s approved list of attorneys who may represent minor children as a Guardian Ad Litem/Attorney for Minor Child/Child Representative in the Domestic Relations Division, State of Illinois. Michael’s “desire to represent children during an extremely difficult time in their lives is commendable”…Read More
Schlesinger & Strauss Welcomes New Associate & Other Firm News
On October 7, 2021, Britnee Hart, J.D University of Illinois School of Law, 2021, was notified that she passed the Illinois State Bar Exam to become a lawyer. The next step is a swearing in ceremony in November and the assignment of an attorney number by the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission. Once both…Read More
Cook County Guardian Ad Litem & Child Representative
Attorney Michael Strauss is a court approved child representative and guardian ad litem in custody cases in Cook County, Illinois.
September Seminar & Upcoming Events in October
On September 23, 2021, Attorney Gary Schlesinger attended a 90 minute seminar on reviewing a Child Custody Evaluation Report and Cross Examining a Custody Evaluator, presented by the Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and the Illinois Institute of Continuing Education. Thursday, October 7, Gary will attend and be a member of…Read More
Exclusive Professional Women’s Networking Group Membership
Family Law Attorney Deanna Hoyt has been invited as a member of the EPWNG’s (Exclusive Professional Women’s Networking Group) Northwest Suburbs branch. Congratulations Deanna!
Gary and Michael Selected as 2022 Illinois Super Lawyers
Congratulations Gary and Michael! You have been selected to the 2022 Illinois Super Lawyers list, an honor reserved for those lawyers who exhibit excellence in practice. Only 5% of attorneys in Illinois receive this distinction.
June ISBA Family Law Section Council Meeting
The first ISBA Family Law Section Council meeting was held June 24th for the year 2021-22. Attorney Michael Strauss was appointed a co-chair of the Parental Responsibilities sub-committee and was also appointed to the following sub-committees: Legislation, Domestic Violence, Continuing Legal Education, Income Shares and Maintenance, Covid 19 related issues, and Department of Corrections.
Gary Schlesinger 50 Years & Going Strong!
Please join Schlesinger & Strauss LLC in celebrating Attorney Gary Schlesinger’s 50 years of practice. Congratulations Gary!
