Berger Schatz
Sami Pakshir is an Associate Attorney at Berger Schatz since 2015, specializing in collaborative divorce proceedings and drafting various legal agreements. Prior experience includes serving as a Law Clerk, conducting family law research, and a Judicial Extern at the Circuit Court of Cook County, where research and case summary tasks were performed for the Honorable Judge Raul Vega. Sami Pakshir is currently a law student at the University of Illinois College of Law, recognized on the Dean's List and actively participating in organizations such as the University of Illinois Law Review and the Family Advocacy Clinic. Educational background includes a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Illinois College of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in International/Global Studies from the University of Michigan. Prior roles also include an internship with the Halifax International Security Forum and guest services at Douglas J Aveda Institutes & Salons.
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Berger Schatz
We are one of the largest law firms in the nation dedicated exclusively to family law. Our clients come to us because we have the knowledge and experience to resolve their most challenging and complex issues. Since 1987, we have been dedicated to providing the finest services to our clients. Our attorneys are smart and compassionate people who understand every aspect of family law. Leading Lawyers, Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, Chicago Crain’s Business and many more have consistently recognized our attorneys for their excellence. We are leaders and experts in our field. We pride ourselves on our involvement in the community and charitable organizations. We structure our firm around the key principles of results, privacy and care. These key principles influence how we work with each of our clients and have directly contributed to our decades of success. We offer an array of services. In addition to litigation and appeals, we also provide alternative dispute resolution services including collaborative and cooperative law, mediation and arbitration. We also handle assisted reproductive technology and adoption matters, as well as drafting pre and postmarital agreements. Our attorneys have successfully handled cases with well-known, high-net-worth individuals, business owners, professional athletes and celebrities. To better serve our clients, we have offices in the Chicago Loop (across from the courthouse) and Lake Forest.