Kogut & Wilson is proud to announce that seven firm attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America lists, with Eva Matela Kogut being honored as a Chicago
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The Kogut & Wilson Blog, published by Kogut & Wilson, LLC, focuses on family law topics including divorce, child custody, adoption, and related legal issues. The blog covers legislative updates, such as amendments to adoption laws, and highlights the firm's involvement in shaping family law policy. It also features recognition of the firm's attorneys for their expertise and contributions to the legal community. The content addresses practical guidance for clients and legal professionals, emphasizing personalized and strategic approaches to complex family law matters. The blog reflects the firm's experience in handling high net worth divorces, mediation, collaborative divorce, and post-decree modifications.
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Kirsten L. Meeder Reappointed to Palos Park Plan Commission through June 2031
Kogut & Wilson Partner Kirsten L. Meeder has been reappointed to the Palos Park Plan Commission for another term, effective through June 1, 2031. She was first appointed to the commission in January 2023.
Kirsten has called Palos Park home…
Sabrina Karakaya Completes Collaborative Practice Training with Collaborative Divorce Illinois
Kogut & Wilson associate Sabrina Karakaya attended Collaborative Divorce Illinois’ (CDI) Basic Interdisciplinary Collaborative Practice Training, gaining the fundamentals of the collaborative process and the roles of interdisciplinary teams utilized within the process.
Through the interactive introductory program, Sabrina explored…
Illinois State Bar Association Appoints Karen A. VanderMeer to Family Law Section Council
Kogut & Wilson attorney Karen A. VanderMeer has been appointed to the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) Family Law Section Council for the 2026 bar year.
The Family Law Section Council serves ISBA members practicing in divorce, parental responsibilities, support…
Kirsten L. Meeder Advances Trial Advocacy Skills with NITA Family Law Program
Kogut & Wilson partner Kirsten L. Meeder attended the National Institute for Trial Advocacy’s (NITA) Family Law Trial Skills program, developing core trial advocacy skills structured around child custody matters.
Through NITA’s classroom-based, learn-by-doing approach, Kirsten strengthened her courtroom advocacy…
Kogut & Wilson Welcomes Karen A. VanderMeer to the Firm
Kogut & Wilson is pleased to announce the addition of Karen VanderMeer to the team as a senior associate, concentrating her practice in all areas of family and matrimonial law.
Karen brings more than a decade of experience representing individuals…
Cailee J. Alderman to Address the Equality for Every Family Act and Adoption Issues in Upcoming CLE Programs
Kogut & Wilson partner Cailee J. Alderman will cover adoption law and parentage topics during two upcoming CLE programs this month.
On April 7 at 2:00 pm CDT, Cailee will speak during a Chicago Bar Association webinar titled “Family Formation…
Cailee J. Alderman to Share Insights on Adoption Law and SIJS at DePaul College of Law Panel
Partner Cailee J. Alderman will speak on a panel at DePaul University College of Law addressing Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) and adoption.
The event will take place on Wednesday, March 19 at 12 pm and is presented in collaboration…
Cailee J. Alderman to Discuss Uncontested Adoptions in Part 1 of CVLS Adoption CLE Series
Kogut & Wilson partner Cailee J. Alderman will provide adoption law insights during an upcoming seminar hosted by Chicago Volunteer Legal Services (CVLS).
On Wednesday, March 11, from 12 – 1 pm CST, Cailee will join four other Guardians ad…
Eva M. Kogut Honored on Three Illinois Super Lawyers Top Lists in 2026
Congratulations to Eva M. Kogut on being featured on the 2026 Super Lawyers Illinois Top 5 Family Law Attorneys, Top 50 Women Attorneys and Top 100 Attorneys lists. She also joins five other firm attorneys that were named to Super…