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Dissolution of marriage and adoption are significant events that impact the family in different ways. I have the experience and empathy to guide you through... more
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I endorse this lawyer. Rachael & I are both on the Chicago Bar Assn's Adoption Law Committee and I have observed first hand her committment and...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Sara Howard
, Chicago (IL), 12 months ago
I endorse this lawyer's work. Rachael is a great attorney and advocate, she is ethical, knowledgeable, and sensitivesensitive to her clients' needs.
Endorsement from lawyer:
Kristina Wayne
, Chicago (IL), Over 3 years ago
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Résumé
License
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7 years since Rachael Nicole Toft was first licensed to practice law.
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License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Illinois |
Active And Authorized To Practice Law
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2004 |
12/11/2011 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
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Assistant State's Attorney at
Tazewell County State's Attorney's Office
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2004–2005
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Education
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| School |
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Degree |
Graduated |
| University of Iowa College of Law |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor, with distinction |
2004 |
| Illinois State University |
Political Science |
BA - Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude |
2001 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| 2010 Illinois Rising Stars |
Super Lawyers |
2010 |
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Associations
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Association Name |
Duration |
| Volunteer Court Facilitator |
Cook County Domestic Relations Division |
2008-present
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| Committee Member |
Illinois State Bar Association |
2008-present
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| Planning Committee |
Women Everywhere: Partners in Service Project |
2008-present
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| Member |
Women's Bar Association of Illinois |
2008-present
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| Volunteer Attorney |
Chicago Volunteer Legal Services |
2007-present
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| Member |
Chicago Bar Association |
2005-present
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| Member |
Illinois State Bar Association |
2004-present
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| Member |
American Bar Association |
2003-present
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| Executive Committee |
ISU Attorneys Advisory Board |
2001-present
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| Adoption Committee Chair |
Chicago Bar Association |
2009-2010
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| Adoption Committee Vice Chair |
Chicago Bar Association |
2008-2009
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Portfolio
Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
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| Adoption 2011-New Rules, Regulations & Practice Procedures, Moderator |
Chicago Bar Association, Adoption Law Committee |
2011 |
| LGBT Marriage and Family Issues |
Illinois Law Cable TV Program |
2010 |
| Contrast of Adoption and Guardianship Law |
Chicago Bar Association Probate Committee Meeting |
2010 |
| Adoption of Foreign Born Children, Moderator |
Chicago Bar Association Adoption Law |
2010 |
| Creating Safe, Permanent Homes for Children |
Illinois Law Cable TV Program |
2009 |
| The Child Custody Kit: Navigating Your Custody Trial, Moderator |
Chicago Bar Association, Domestic Relations |
2009 |
| Adoption 101: The Basics, Moderator |
Chicago Bar Association Adoption Law |
2009 |
| Please Doc, May I Have Some Sperm? Non-Spousal Requests for Posthumous Sperm Harvesting, Panelist |
Chicago Bar Association |
2009 |
See all 8 speaking engagements
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