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Kara Allen is an associate at Chuhak & Tecson, P.C., in Chicago, where she focuses on creditors’ rights and real estate. She is President of the Misericordia Siblings Association and is a member of the Chicago and Illinois State Bar Associations. Ms. Allen received her B.A. and her J.D. from Marquette University.
William J. Anaya is an Officer at Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C., in Chicago, where he focuses on environmental, administrative, and real estate law. He has written and spoken for organizations including the American and Illinois State Bar Associations and IICLE®. He was named an Illinois Leading Lawyer in Environmental Law in 2018 and an Illinois Super Lawyer in 2006 – 2009 and 2013 – 2018. He is a former Chair of the IICLE® Board of Directors. Mr. Anaya received his B.A. from Purdue University and his J.D. from Indiana University Maurer School of Law.
Elizabeth A. Austermuehle is an associate at Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C., in Chicago, where she is involved with all aspects of litigation, including discovery, depositions, motion practice, strategic planning, and trial preparation. With previous experience as an associate at a large international firm, she is well-versed in processes related to electronic discovery. Ms. Austermuehle’s litigation experience also includes consumer protection claims, securities litigation, and asylum matters. She is a member of the Chicago Bar Association and admitted to the bar in Illinois; the U.S. District Court; Northern District of Illinois; and the U.S. Supreme Court. Ms. Austermuehle earned her B.A. magna cum laude from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and her J.D. from the University of Chicago Law School.
Dennis R. Bordyn, Bordyn Law Offices P.C., Downers Grove, concentrates in residential and commercial real estate transactions and litigation and distressed property strategies including short sale negotiation, foreclosure defense, and loss mitigation/loan modification. He is a member of the DuPage County and Illinois State Bar Associations, Director of the Illinois Real Estate Lawyers Association, and member of the Mainstreet Organization of Realtors. Mr. Bordyn received his B.A. from the University of Notre Dame and his J.D. from DePaul University College of Law.
Barry A. Chatz is a Partner at Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP in Chicago, where he focuses on bankruptcy and restructuring. He is a member of the American Bankruptcy Institute, the American Bar Association, and the National Association of Equity Receivers. Mr. Chatz received his B.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and his J.D. from DePaul University College of Law.
Gary R. Gehlbach is a Partner at Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC, in Dixon, where he concentrates his practice in real estate, business law, and trust and estate planning and administration. He is a Fellow of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers; a member of the Lee County, Illinois State, and American Bar Associations; and a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Mr. Gehlbach received his undergraduate degree from Knox College and his J.D. with high honors from IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law.
Amy T. Grace is an associate at Chuhak & Tecson, P.C., in Chicago, where she concentrates in banking and creditors’ rights. She is Past Chair of the Real Estate Committee of the Young Lawyers Section of the Chicago Bar Association, received the Rising Star Award for Exceptional Leadership from the Chicago Bar Association, and is a member of the Chicago and American Bar Associations. Ms. Grace received her B.A. from Regis University and her J.D. from The John Marshall Law School.
Joshua S. Hyman is a Principal at Chuhak & Tecson, P.C., in Chicago, where he focuses on banking. He is a member of the Chicago, Illinois State, and American Bar Associations. Mr. Hyman received his B.A. from University of Wisconsin and his J.D. from Washington University School of Law.
Courtney E. Kennedy is an associate at Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC, in Dixon, where she focuses on real estate, bankruptcy, and civil litigation. Ms. Kennedy received her undergraduate degree magna cum laude from Ashford University and her J.D. from Northern Illinois University College of Law.
Steven C. Lindberg is a Partner at Anselmo Lindberg Oliver LLC in Naperville, where he concentrates his practice in creditors’ rights, foreclosure, and creditor bankruptcy law. He is a member of the U.S. Foreclosure Network and the DuPage County, Illinois State, Florida, and American Bar Associations. Mr. Lindberg received his undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois, his M.S. from St. Joseph’s University, and his J.D. from The John Marshall Law School.
Kevin H. Morse is a Partner at Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP in Chicago, where he focuses on bankruptcy and restructuring. He was named an Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2018. He was appointed to The American Lawyers Magazine Young Lawyers Editorial Board in January 2018, and he is a member of the 2015 Next Generation Class for the National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges. Mr. Morse received his B.A. from the University of Colorado at Boulder and his J.D. from Pepperdine University School of Law.
Robert H. Rappe, Jr., is Vice President and managing foreclosure attorney at Codilis & Associates, P.C., in Burr Ridge, where he focuses on real estate transactions, foreclosures, and creditors’ rights and related litigation. He is a certified arbitrator in the DuPage County Mandatory Arbitration Program, member the Illinois State Bar Association, and frequent speaker for various seminars on real estate, foreclosure, and mortgage banking issues. Mr. Rappe received his B.A. from DePaul University and his J.D. from DePaul University College of Law.
Miriam R. Stein is a Principal at Chuhak & Tecson, P.C, in Chicago, where she focuses on litigation, banking, and real estate. She is a member of the Chicago Bar Association and an Illinois Super Lawyer. She is a member of the Chicago Bar Association and the Commercial Law League. Ms. Stein received her B.A. with honors from Northwestern University and her J.D. with honors from IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law.
William A. Williams is an associate at Jenner & Block LLP in Chicago, where he focuses on bankruptcy and restructuring. He is a member of the American Bankruptcy Institute and the Chicago Bar Association. Mr. Williams received his B.A. from Auburn University and his J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law.
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