Cedric Kostelyna

Cedric Kostelyna merges his educational background with his legal practice, leveraging his teaching experience to help understand diverse families and individuals. Having previously worked at a nationwide family law firm, Cedric is adept at steering families toward collaborative resolutions and, when needed, litigating assertively. His focal point in every case is advocating for the consideration of a child's rights and well-being. His practice spans various areas, including Child Custody, Divorce, Paternity, Foster Parent and Grandparent Rights, School Law, Estate Planning, and more. Graduating cum laude from the University of Wisconsin Law School, Cedric actively contributed to family law advocacy through clinics and non-profit firms during his legal education. He also served as the Senior Managing Articles Editor for the Wisconsin Journal of Law, Gender, and Society. Engaged in community and professional activities, Cedric is a member of the Dane County Bar Association and has taught courses at the University of Wisconsin Madison’s Legal Studies Department. He has authored works on legal issues, notably “Bougie Firms and Black-Box Salaries: Avoiding Another Sixty Years of Gender-Based Pay Discrimination.”