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Kimberly Cook

In this episode you meet Kimberly Cook, the first Black partner at the largest divorce firm in the United States.⁠ Kimberly is a partner at Schiller DuCanto &amp; Fleck, where she is the embodiment of “grace under pressure” as demonstrated by her distinguished legal career as an esteemed litigator known for guiding her clients through difficult and complex family law matters including prenuptial agreements, divorce, custody and child support, with grace and dignity. Disintegrating relationships are never easy. That’s why Kimberly works one-on-one with her clients to help them realize their own power to navigate to the next stage of their lives. She brings a personalized approach to every case and works diligently with her clients to develop a clear plan for everything from prenuptial agreements to post-Judgment issues. As a skilled litigator, Kimberly is always prepared to go to court if negotiation is not possible while demonstrating that kindness should never be mistaken as weakness. Kimberly navigates clients through a difficult time while giving them the tools to move forward into their best life.Kimberly’s legal work speaks for itself. She has been named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine since 2013, she was identified as a 40 Under 40 Illinois Lawyer to Watch, listed in Crain’s Chicago Notable Minority Lawyers and named in The Best Lawyers in America (2015-2017).Kimberly received her B.A. from Spelman College and her J.D. from the Catholic University of America - Columbus School of Law. While in law school, she served as a judicial intern for the Honorable Gerald B. Lee, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, and the Honorable John Mott, Superior Court of the District of Columbia - Domestic Relations Division.Kimberly spends her free time sharing her legal experience with the community as a speaker, volunteer and mentor. She is a member of the Black Women Lawyer’s Association and American Bar Association. Her civic engagement includes her membership in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Jack and Jill of America, Inc. and the Economic Club of Chicago. ⁠During our conversation some of the things we discuss:⁠⁠- How she thinks about being labeled an angry Black ⁠   woman.⁠⁠- Dealing with impostor syndrome.⁠⁠- How COVID-19 has changed how she does her job.⁠⁠- Finding job in a new city with a competitive job market.⁠⁠- The first time she had to show up at work with braids and ⁠   how that experience changed her.⁠⁠

In this episode you meet Kimberly Cook, the first Black partner at the largest divorce firm in the United States.⁠ Kimberly is a partner at Schiller DuCanto &amp; Fleck, where she is the embodiment of “grace under pressure” as demonstrated by her distinguished legal career as an esteemed litigator known for guiding her clients through difficult and complex family law matters including prenuptial agreements, divorce, custody and child support, with grace and dignity. Disintegrating relationships are never easy. That’s why Kimberly works one-on-one with her clients to help them realize their own power to navigate to the next stage of their lives. She brings a personalized approach to every case and works diligently with her clients to develop a clear plan for everything from prenuptial agreements to post-Judgment issues. As a skilled litigator, Kimberly is always prepared to go to court if negotiation is not possible while demonstrating that kindness should never be mistaken as weakness. Kimberly navigates clients through a difficult time while giving them the tools to move forward into their best life. Kimberly’s legal work speaks for itself. She has been named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine since 2013, she was identified as a 40 Under 40 Illinois Lawyer to Watch, listed in Crain’s Chicago Notable Minority Lawyers and named in The Best Lawyers in America (2015-2017). Kimberly received her B.A. from Spelman College and her J.D. from the Catholic University of America - Columbus School of Law. While in law school, she served as a judicial intern for the Honorable Gerald B. Lee, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, and the Honorable John Mott, Superior Court of the District of Columbia - Domestic Relations Division. Kimberly spends her free time sharing her legal experience with the community as a speaker, volunteer and mentor. She is a member of the Black Women Lawyer’s Association and American Bar Association. Her civic engagement includes her membership in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Jack and Jill of America, Inc. and the Economic Club of Chicago. ⁠ During our conversation some of the things we discuss:⁠ ⁠ - How she thinks about being labeled an angry Black ⁠ woman.⁠ ⁠ - Dealing with impostor syndrome.⁠ ⁠ - How COVID-19 has changed how she does her job.⁠ ⁠ - Finding job in a new city with a competitive job market.⁠ ⁠ - The first time she had to show up at work with braids and ⁠ how that experience changed her.⁠ ⁠

Ep 48 - Meet Kimberly Cook, Partner at Schiller DuCanto & Fleck

Attorney Anita M. Ventrelli was a recent guest on the Impact Makers Radio Show, “Let's Talk Divorce!” series where she spoke about Disability and Divorce.Ventrelli, Senior Partner of Schiller DuCanto and Fleck LLP in Chicago, IL, also shared valuable tips and insights on what people should be aware of when seeking help from divorce professionals.Ventrelli also spoke about how being a Family Law Attorney drives her passion for helping people to overcome common obstacles, misconceptions and unknown pitfalls which can often prevent them from achieving their desired outcomes.To find out more about Anita M. Ventrelli visit: http://SDFLaw.comTo listen to the full interview on Impact Makers Radio go to: https://ImpactMakersRadio.com/Anita-Ventrelli

Attorney Anita M. Ventrelli was a recent guest on the Impact Makers Radio Show, “Let's Talk Divorce!” series where she spoke about Disability and Divorce. Ventrelli, Senior Partner of Schiller DuCanto and Fleck LLP in Chicago, IL, also shared valuable tips and insights on what people should be aware of when seeking help from divorce professionals. Ventrelli also spoke about how being a Family Law Attorney drives her passion for helping people to overcome common obstacles, misconceptions and unknown pitfalls which can often prevent them from achieving their desired outcomes. To find out more about Anita M. Ventrelli visit: <a href="http://SDFLaw.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://SDFLaw.com</a> To listen to the full interview on Impact Makers Radio go to: <a href="https://ImpactMakersRadio.com/Anita-Ventrelli" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://ImpactMakersRadio.com/Anita-Ventrelli</a>

ATTORNEY ANITA M. VENTRELLI - Schiller DuCanto and Fleck LLP, Chicago, IL Discusses Disability and Divorce