Stephanie Bowman is pursuing a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision at the University of Wyoming. In June 2020, she earned an MA with Highest Distinction in Mental Health Counseling at Northwestern University. While at Northwestern, she was a graduate assistant to Dr. Anita Neuer Colburn and interned at the Fox Valley Institute for Growth and Wellness, seeing clients in the Graduate Intern Clinic.
Stephanie graduated from Western Illinois University, magna cum laude, in 2002 with a BA in Music Business. At Western, she was a member of the Centennial Honors College and the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. After graduating from Western, she worked in the field of non-profit development and fundraising.
Stephanie earned her JD in 2010, graduating cum laude from Chicago-Kent College of Law. At Kent, she was in the top 15% (30 of 267) of her class and received the Merit Scholarship for her academic work. She also earned Lewis & Clark Law School's Pro Bono Service Award for assisting survivors of domestic violence in Portland, Oregon. Notably, Stephanie served as a judicial extern for Justice Anne Burke of the Illinois Supreme Court in the spring of 2010.
Stephanie received the alumni Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award from Chicago-Kent College of Law in May 2017.
Practice areas
I represent borrowers in mortgage foreclosure cases.
11 years, 250 cases
11 years, 50 cases
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 2010 | 12/06/2020 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Alumni Pro Bono Service Award | Chicago-Kent College of Law | 2017 |
Graduated cum laude, top 15%, Dean's List | Chicago-Kent College of Law | 2010 |
Merit Scholarship | Chicago-Kent College of Law | 2009 |
Pro Bono Service Award | Lewis & Clark Law School | 2008 |
Graduated magna cum laude | Western Illinois University | 2002 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Law Office of Stephanie Arsenty | 2013 - Present |
Associate Attorney | Minchella & Associates, Ltd. | 2014 - 2018 |
Associate Attorney | Fish Law Group | 2012 - 2013 |
Associate Attorney | Law Office of Ernest Fenton | 2010 - 2012 |
Legal Intern | Illinois Supreme Court, Justice Anne Burke | 2010 - 2010 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Association of Foreclosure Defense Attorneys | Chair, Legislative Committee, Authorized Agent, Gvt. Relations | 2017 - Present |
Chicago Volunteer Legal Services | Volunteer Litigation and Mediation Attorney | 2011 - Present |
Illinois State Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Chicago Daily Law Bulletin | I was quoted extensively in "Senate committee OKs change to summons validity criteria," By: Andrew Maloney | 2018 |
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin | I was quoted extensively in "Foreclosure defense firms list concerns in Senate bill," By: Sarah Mansur | 2017 |
I am working with esteemed Illinois Senator Iris Martinez on SB 568. This bill revives the Grace Period Notice and brings it in line with current federal law. | Illinois Senate Bill 568, 100th General Assembly | 2017 |
Illinois State Bar Association Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy Law Newsletter | Will the real party plaintiff please stand up? Toward a sane foreclosure process: Substitution of party plaintiff, the transfer of interest, and implications on standing | 2016 |
Illinois State Bar Association Real Property Newsletter | Will the real party plaintiff please stand up? Toward a sane foreclosure process: Substitution of party plaintiff, the transfer of interest, and implications on standing | 2016 |
DuPage County Bar Association Brief | Enforcing MHA/HAMP Loss Mitigation Guidelines through Illinois Mortgage Foreclosure Law | 2014 |
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School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology | JD - Juris Doctor | 2010 |
Western Illinois University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2002 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Association of Foreclosure Defense Attorneys' monthly meeting | Illinois' 100th General Assembly foreclosure and real estate legislation review and brainstorming session | 2018 |
Posted by Jim
Sun Dec 29 2013
Mahmoud Faisal Elkhatib, Foreclosure Attorney on Jun 8, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Stephanie is a diligent and aggressive attorney. I worked in cooperation with her on a matter for the same client, and she was great in working through the difficulties of the litigation and the transaction, she continued to be professional through it all and in the end helped resolve the matter in the Client's favor. She is very professional and I would endorse this attorney.
John Brennock, Foreclosure Attorney on Jun 17, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ms. Arsenty has an excellent command of Illinois foreclosure law and consistently exceeds client expectations in defending homeowners in court. Clients referred to her always praise her prompt communication, attention to detail and competent advocacy. I highly recommend Ms. Arsenty to anyone who needs a good foreclosure defense attorney.
Christopher Maurer, Foreclosure Attorney on May 29, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Stephanie Arsenty. She is a knowledgeable attorney and a creative thinker. Stephanie is a diligent and dedicated attorney who has helped many clients facing foreclosure and who will do what it takes to get the job done.
Margaret Crowell, Foreclosure Attorney on Jan 26, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
I endorse this lawyer.