Brigitte Schmidt Bell, P.C.
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Brigitte Schmidt Bell, P.C., founded in 1979 and based in Evanston, IL and surrounding areas, is a pioneering family law firm committed to non-adversarial, problem-solving approaches to divorce and family issues. The firm is led by Brigitte Bell, a seasoned mediator and lawyer with over 30 years of experience in family law. The team is comprised of attorney-associates who are also mediators and Collaborative Fellows, reinforcing the firm's commitment to fostering respect, self-determination, and constructive resolutions. They offer a range of services, from prenuptial planning to resolving post-decree matters, always with the aim of helping families handle their disputes in a non-adversarial manner.
Specialties
Issue status
Agreed, Contested
New or existing case
New motion or petition, Case in process, Mediation, Appeal
Service type
Consultation / advice, Representation
Location and hours
Brigitte Schmidt Bell, P.C.
5250 Old Orchard Road
Skokie, IL 60077
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9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Work Experience
Owner, Attorney, Mediator, Collaborative Fellow
Brigitte Schmidt Bell, P.C.
1993 - Present
Family Law Officer
Pretzel & Stouffer, Chartered
1990 - 1993
Associate Attorney
McDermott Will & Emery
1987 - 1990
Associate Attorney
Jenner & Block
1985 - 1987
Associate Attorney
Butler, Rubin, Newcomer, Saltarelli, & Boyd
1982 - 1985
Associate Attorney
Jenner & Block
1979 - 1982
Clerk
U.S. District Court For The Northern District Of Illinoios
1978 - 1979
Attorney
Brigitte Schmidt Bell, P.C.
2017 - Present
Associate
Law Offices of Jane F. Fields
2004 - 2017
Partner
Brigitte Schmidt Bell, P.C
2005 - Present
Education
University of Chicago
1979
Swarthmore College
1970
John Marshall Law School, Chicago
Indiana University-Bloomington
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
1999
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
2002
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Law
2002
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
1999
Indiana University-Bloomington
John Marshall Law School, Chicago
Law
University of Chicago
Law
1979
Swarthmore College
1970
Associations & Affiliations
Evanston Reformation 500 And Beyond
Committee Member
Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois
Co-Chair, Training and Education Committee
Cook County Circuit Court, Domestic Relations Division
Approved Mediator List
American Bar Foundation
Fellow
Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois
Fellow
Circuit Court of Cook County
Guardian Ad Litem
Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois
Excellence and Best Practices Committe Chair
Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois
Founding Member & Co-President
Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois
Board of Directors
Illinois State Bar Association
Dispute Resolution Council
Center for Conflict Resolution
Board of Directors
Center for Conflict Resolution
Volunteer Mediator
Chicago Bar Association
Illinois State Bar Association
Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois
International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
Illinois State Bar Association
Member
Chicago Bar Association
Member
Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois
Member
Chicago Bar Association
Co-Chair, Collaborative Process Subcommittee
Chicago Bar Association, Future of the Law
Committee Member
Loyola University, International Mediation Law School Competition
Judge
Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois
Board of Directors
South Asian Bar Association
Member
International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
Member
Mediation Council of Illinois
Member
Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois
Fellow
Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois
Board Member
Chicago Bar Association
Member
Illinois State Bar Association
Member
Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois
President
Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois
President-Elect
Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois
Secretary
Lilac Tree
Board Member
Lilac Tree
Development Committee Member
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Diversity Council Member
Speaking Engagements
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Mediation Advocacy Law
2013
Chicago Bar Association
Co-Parenting During and After a Dissolution of Marriage
2012
13th Annual Networking and Education Forum
Oops! Catching and Addressing Professional Missteps in the Collaborative Meeting
2012
Webinar
Traditional Approach, Mediation, or a Collaborative Team. Which is Best for You?
2018
MCI Annual Conference
Mediating with Actively Involved Attorneys
2017
CLII Loop Practice Group
Adding Professionals to a Collaborative Team
2017
Seminar
Reconstructing the Order of Divorce
2016
Divorce University
Legal Panel
2016
Collaborative Skills Training
Making the Market for the Team-Based Approach
2015
Collaborative Mediation Skills Refresher
Mediation
2014
40 Hour Basic Mediation Training
Mediation
2013
CBA Legal Education Seminar
De-Mystifying the Collaborative Process in Domestic Relations Cases
2013
Cook County Expedited Child Support Hearing Officers Presentation
Mediation
2013
Lilac Tree Panel Presentation
Choosing Your Own Path to Divorce - Traditional Litigation, Mediation or Collaborative
2013
American Bar Association Annual Meeting
What Happens in Collaborative Stays in Collaborative: Thinking Differently About Zealous Representation
2012
Networking and Educational Forum for Collaborative Practitioners
Oops! Catching and Addressing Professional Missteps in the Collaborative Meeting
2012
Services offered
Divorce Lawyer
Family Law Attorney
Mediator
Lawsuits And Disputes Lawyers