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Rita Mookerjee Ghose
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Biography
Rita Ghose is an Attorney, Collaborative Lawyer and a Mediator who, since the beginning of her career in 2002, has focused her practice of law on helping families handle their complicated disputes in a non-adversarial manner. Her wealth of experience, including a social work background and a specialized certificate in child and family law, allows her to approach each legal issue from various angles and to explore creative and non-traditional solutions.
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Licensed in Illinois for 23 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2002
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Location
Brigitte Schmidt Bell, P.C.
500 Davis Street., Suite. 1006, Evanston, IL, 60201
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Rita Mookerjee Ghose's Reviews
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Posted by Marc | February 19, 2014
She is awesome
Rita helped me through a difficult divorce and always had my best interests in mind. She's great! Very responsive, caring, with keeping the children at the forefront. We had a callborative divorce and I think it went well for everyone involved.
Posted by Phil | February 12, 2014
Collaborative Attorney
Rita was recommended by a close friend; I had such a wonderful experience through such a difficult time in my life. Rita was very honest, knowledgeable, and quite expeditious in handling my divorce proceedings. I felt she not only listened to what I had to say, but helped guide me in a manner that wa...
Rita Mookerjee Ghose's Lawyer Endorsements
"Rita is a realistic, effective, and highly skilled attorney. Working with Rita is a pleasure and it is clear her client’s feel the same. Her approach to mediation and Collaborative work puts her in a category few attorneys ever reach."
"Rita is a kind and compassionate attorney who is knowledgeable and dedicated. She is an asset to her client and legal community."
"Rita is a top notch collaborative lawyer and mediator. Rita is trustworthy and knowledgeable and a true advocate for her clients and alternative dispute resolution processes. It is always a pleasure working with Rita on divorce matters."
"Rita has represented the "other" spouse in a number of collaborative cases we have worked on together. She is smart, creative, thoughtful and kind. She represents her clients zealously but is always mindful of the impact on all parties. I have a huge amount of respect for her knowledge of the law and her ability to help people craft good workable solutions for all parties."
"I am delighted to endorse Rita Ghose, a fine family lawyer and excellent mediator/Collaborative attorney. I have worked on projects with Rita, have had the opportunity to be on opposite sides in cases with Rita, have seen her professionalism, respect for clients and attorneys alike, and her keen intelligence at work."
"I endorse Rita. Rita is a great collaborative lawyer. She is results oriented and provides great service to her clients."
"I have had the opportunity to work with Rita in the past and she is a knowledgeable and skilled professional. My experience of her is that while she will work zealously to achieve her client's goals, she is respectful of all so as to preserve the integrity of the family. I would not hesitate to recommend Rita to friends or family."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Emerging Lawyer in America, Leading Lawyers
2013
Leadership Evanston, Evanston Community Foundation
2002
CALI Award - Legal Writing, Loyola University Chicago, School of Law
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Partner, Brigitte Schmidt Bell, P.C
Associations
2019 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationCo-Chair, Collaborative Process Subcommittee
2017 - Present
Chicago Bar Association, Future of the LawCommittee Member
2014 - Present
Loyola University, International Mediation Law School CompetitionJudge
2012 - Present
Collaborative Law Institute of IllinoisBoard of Directors
2007 - Present
South Asian Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
International Academy of Collaborative ProfessionalsMember
2006 - Present
Mediation Council of IllinoisMember
2006 - Present
Collaborative Law Institute of IllinoisFellow
2006 - Present
Collaborative Law Institute of IllinoisBoard Member
2003 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2018 - 2018
Collaborative Law Institute of IllinoisPresident
2017 - 2018
Collaborative Law Institute of IllinoisPresident-Elect
2016 - 2017
Collaborative Law Institute of IllinoisSecretary
2015 - 2016
Lilac TreeBoard Member
2013 - 2014
Lilac TreeDevelopment Committee Member
2013 - 2016
Loyola University Chicago School of LawDiversity Council Member
Education
2002
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
Webinar
Traditional Approach, Mediation, or a Collaborative Team. Which is Best for You?
2017
MCI Annual Conference
Mediating with Actively Involved Attorneys
2017
CLII Loop Practice Group
Adding Professionals to a Collaborative Team
2016
Seminar
Reconstructing the Order of Divorce
2016
Divorce University
Legal Panel
2015
Collaborative Skills Training
Making the Market for the Team-Based Approach
2014
Collaborative Mediation Skills Refresher
Mediation
2013
Lilac Tree Panel Presentation
Choosing Your Own Path to Divorce - Traditional Litigation, Mediation or Collaborative
2013
Cook County Expedited Child Support Hearing Officers Presentation
Mediation
2013
CBA Legal Education Seminar
De-Mystifying the Collaborative Process in Domestic Relations Cases
2013
40 Hour Basic Mediation Training
Mediation
2012
Networking and Educational Forum for Collaborative Practitioners
Oops! Catching and Addressing Professional Missteps in the Collaborative Meeting
2012
American Bar Association Annual Meeting
What Happens in Collaborative Stays in Collaborative: Thinking Differently About Zealous Representation
Languages
Bengali
French
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
What motion do I file for full custody in Illinois?
17 Dec 2017
Q&A
What do I do if the noncustodial parent is inconsistent ?
19 Dec 2017
Q&A
Is it legal for a step parent to discipline a stepchild?
08 Nov 2017