Practice areas
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 1991 | 12/06/2020 |
Legal answers | 3 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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2,000 Notable American Women | American Biographical Instute | 2012 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney at Law | Law Office of Kathryn R. Engel | 2006 - Present |
Benefits Consultant | GCG Financial, Inc. | 2006 - 2006 |
In-House Counsel | JVM Realty | 2006 - 2015 |
Assistant General Counsel | Administaff, Inc. | 2002 - 2003 |
In House Counsel/VP Operations | Tandem Professional Employer Services, Inc. | 1999 - 2006 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois | Fellow | 2007 - Present |
International Academy of Collaborative Professionals | Member | 2007 - Present |
DuPage County Bar Association | Member | 2006 - Present |
State of Illinois Bar | Member | 1990 - Present |
Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois | President | 2013 - 2014 |
Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois | President-Elect | 2012 - 2013 |
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Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois | Secretary | 2011 - 2012 |
Downers Grove Park District Commissioner | Park District Commissioner | 2007 - 2009 |
Village of Downers Grove | Ex-Officio Human Service Commissioner | 2007 - 2009 |
Chicago Chapter of the Association for Conflict Resolution | Member | 2007 - 2007 |
NAPEO | Legal Advisory Counsel | 2003 - 2006 |
Midwest & National Association of PEO's | Member, Board of Directors | 1993 - 2006 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Federation of Insurance and Corporate Counsel Quarterly | "Time Is Of The Essence, Or Is It?" | 1992 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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DePaul University College of Law | Mediation Certificate | 2007 |
Capital University Law School | Masters of Business Administration | 1992 |
Capital University Law School | Juris Doctor | 1990 |
Loyola University Chicago | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1987 |
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James Loumos, Divorce and separation Attorney on May 6, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have collaborated with Kathryn Engel on a number of legal and professional matters and have found Kathryn to exhibit the highest professional and ethical standards at all times and in everything she does. Her counsel and advice is always sound and on target. If you want some thing done right, done timely and economically, Kathryn is your attorney. Kathryn has my highest recommendation in all that she does. - Jim
Paul Marzano, Family Attorney on Apr 29, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Kathryn for many years through her work in the legal community. I have found her to be an experienced attorney who puts her clients interests first so as to achieve the best possible results. Her clients can look forward to having a hardworking attorney on their side who will strive to accomplish their goals.
Carol Di Giacomo, Family Attorney on Apr 23, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I have had the pleasure of working with Kathryn on a Collaborative divorce case, as her opposing tomorrow. She is a highly skilled professional and is well respected in the industry. Kathryn represents her clients aggressively, yet is respectful to all and very creative in her problem solving. I would welcome working with her in the future and I feel very comfortable recommending her services as a family lawyer.
Margaret Zuleger, Family Attorney on Apr 23, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I've worked with Kathryn on collaborative cases and think she's great. I really had the feeling that we were working together to help these families through a challenging time.
James Lenahan, Divorce and separation Attorney on Apr 23, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I have worked with Kathryn on some difficult collaborative divorce matters, and I think she does a great job in keeping the focus on helping the family to accomplish their goals as they transition through the divorce process.
Karen Covy, Family Attorney on Apr 22, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Kathryn is an outstanding and knowledgeable family law attorney with the highest ethical standards.
Karyn Vanderwarren, Divorce and separation Attorney on Apr 22, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Not only does Kathryn bring a high level of professionalism and experience to her clients, but she also has a personal touch that I really admire. She truly cares about her clients and the difficulties they are facing . She is a great advocate and is respected in the legal community. I count myself fortunate to have her as a colleague.
Peter Daniels, Divorce and separation Attorney on Apr 16, 2015
Relationship: Friend
Kathryn is a wonderful lawyer who truly cares about her cases and wants to make sure that her client has a fair and sustainable settlement. There should be more lawyers like her.
Jill Daniels, Divorce and separation Attorney on Apr 10, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Kathryn is a wonderful, compassionate and smart lawyer. We have worked together as opposing counsel on a demanding collaborative divorce case and without her support and dedication to her client we would not have had a successful outcome.
Anne Mudd, Divorce and separation Attorney on Aug 14, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer whole heartedly as an excellent collaborative family law attorney. She and I have worked together on many cases. I know her to be a powerful advocate for her clients, while being respectful of their spouses and their needs. Her professionalism, intelligence and hard work are truly admirable. I highly recommend her.