Kogut & Wilson is pleased to announce that three of the firm’s attorneys have once again been recognized by Leading Lawyers for excellence in family law.
Eva Kogut has been honored as a Leading Lawyer for the 11th consecutive year, a distinction reserved for fewer than five percent of attorneys in Illinois.
Bryan Wilson,
Sabrina Karakaya Expands Services to Include Parenting Coordination
By mbruner
Kogut & Wilson associate Sabrina Karakaya has expanded her services in family law to include Parenting Coordination (PC), an alternative dispute resolution process designed for high-conflict cases, such as:
- High-litigation cases involving custody orders
- Cases where mediation has not been successful
- Parents needing assistance with developing, modifying or implementing parenting plans
- Disagreements on important issues
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Cailee J. Alderman to Speak at American Immigration Lawyers’ Association Conference and Rotary Club International Women’s Day Event
By mbruner
Kogut & Wilson partner Cailee J. Alderman will speak at two upcoming events. On March 7 at 2:15 p.m., she will present a workshop on SIJS predicate orders at the American Immigration Lawyers’ Association’s (AILA) Chicago Chapter’s 2025 Midwest Regional Conference. Cailee will also be a featured panelist at the Rotary Club of Chicago Six…
Cailee J. Alderman to Discuss Special Immigration Juvenile Status and International Adoption Law in Chicago Bar Association Webinar
By mbruner
Kogut & Wilson partner Cailee Alderman will join an adoption law panel as part of the CLE course, “Great Expectations: Practicing Adoption Law,” presented by the Chicago Bar Association on Thursday, February 6 at 2pm CST.
The webinar features Guardians at Litem and an adoption judge, who will discuss roles in adoption cases, expectations for…
Eva M. Kogut Once Again Honored on Illinois Super Lawyers Top 50 Women List; Named to Top 100 Attorneys List for First Year
By mbruner
Kogut & Wilson congratulates Eva M. Kogut on being featured on the 2025 Super Lawyers Illinois’ Top 50 Women and Top 100 Attorneys lists. This is Eva’s third consecutive year being featured on the Top 50 list, and her first year being named to the Top 100 list. Eva joins five other firm attorneys that…
Six Kogut & Wilson Attorneys Recognized in 2025 Super Lawyers Lists
By mbruner
Kogut & Wilson is proud to announce that Super Lawyers has named six firm attorneys to their 2025 Illinois lists in recognition of their exceptional impact in family law:
Super Lawyers
Rising Stars
Additionally, Eva has been named…
Kirsten L. Meeder Advances to Partner at Kogut & Wilson
By mbruner
Kogut & Wilson is excited to announce the elevation of Kirsten L. Meeder to partner.
Since joining Kogut & Wilson in 2021, Kirsten has represented clients in a wide array of family law aspects, including complex pre-decree and post-decree matters. Her practice encompasses the identification and distribution of marital and non-marital property, maintenance, child support…
Cailee J. Alderman Reappointed as Guardian ad Litem for Adoption Cases by Circuit Court of Cook County for 2024-2026 Term
By mbruner
Kogut & Wilson partner Cailee J. Alderman has once again been appointed as a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) for adoption cases by the Circuit Court of Cook County. This marks her third consecutive appointment, reflecting her exceptional contributions to family law. Effective December 1, 2024, Cailee will serve a two-year term, continuing until November 30,…
Should Separating or Divorcing Couples File Joint Tax Returns?
By mbruner
For married couples facing separation and/or divorce, filing a joint income tax return can offer significant financial advantages and can be a powerful tool for couples looking to optimize their tax outcomes. While individual tax circumstances vary, many couples find that this method of filing can result in considerable tax savings and benefits that help…
Protecting LGBTQ+ Family Rights in Upcoming Years
By mbruner
Second parent adoption allows a non-biological parent to gain the same rights as a biological parent. Following recent political decisions, including the 2024 election and the United States Supreme Court decision in Dobbs in June 2022, discussions surrounding second parent adoption have increased, as many same sex couples are concerned about their future parenting rights.
What…