The 2026 listing of Chicago Family Law Rising Stars details individuals practising in Family & Matrimonial law matters in the Greater Chicago Metropolitan Area who have been identified as future leading lawyers within the area.
Jessica Alvarez, Beermann LLP
Olivia Basu, Hammer Serna & Quinn
Sarah Bianchi, Family Law Solutions
Adam Durudogan, Berger Schatz
Megan Einsele, Flynn Parker Ross & Associates
Robert Friend, Beermann LLP
Laude Hartrum, Merel Family Law
Margaret Kawarski, Stern Mendez
Molly Kirsh, Kirsh & Anderson
Rebecca LaRocque, Buchanan Law Group
Dillon O’Toole, Schiller DuCanto & Fleck
Mollie Peskind, Peskind Law Firm
Melissa Rankine, Katherine L Maloney & Associates
Rianne Schlachter, Grund & Leavitt
Victoria Walsh, Law Office of Russell D Knight
The 2026 rankings of leading Family & Divorce Law Rising Stars in the Greater Chicago Metropolitan Area, identified by fellow Chicago Family Lawyers. Compiled via our independent, peer-review methodology — rankings cannot be purchased.
Previous editions
2025 edition published August 2025
Jessica Alvarez, Beermann
Olivia Basu, Hammer Serna & Quinn
Sarah Bianchi, Family Law Solutions
Adam Durudogan, Berger Schatz
Megan Einsele, Flynn Parker Ross & Associates
Robert Friend, Beermann
Laude Hartrum, Merel Family Law
Margaret Kawarski, STG Divorce Law
Molly Kirsh, Kirsh & Anderson
Rebecca Larocque, Buchanan Law Group
Dillon O’Toole, Schiller DuCanto & Fleck
Mollie Peskind, Peskind Law Firm
Melissa Rankine, Katherine L Maloney & Associates
Rianne Schlachter, Grund & Leavitt
Victoria Walsh, Law Office of Russell D Knight