🎯WHAT I DO: I help those who are seeking to leave an unhealthy marriage, and those who are in distress due to excessive debt achieve their goal of getting a fresh start by providing compassionate personalized legal representation. I provide services in:✔️Chapter 7&11&13 bankruptcy✔️Uncontested Divorce✔️Contested/Complicated or Hostile Divorce Proceedings✔️Child Support Modification✔️ Child Custody and Visitation✔️ Father's Rights Specific IssuesWHO I WORK WITH: I serve clients that demand not only an attorney who will work diligently on their behalf, but with clients who desire an attorney who understands their pain and worry on a personal level, thereby being able to serve as their champion throughout the entire legal process.📣I work with several major real estate agents and credit repair agencies throughout Illinois, who can help you quickly get on the road to financial stability and success after the conclusion of your legal proceeding. Being able to provide you access to this network allows you to have a support system in place even after your legal proceeding.WHY PICK US: When you select A CROSS LAW FIRM PLLC, you are hiring an attorney who understands the emotional toll your matter would naturally take on you. You are hiring an attorney who is knowledgeable, dedicated to your case, and who can provide you with both effective and tactical legal strategy. When you go with A CROSS LAW FIRM PLLC, you will receive honest feedback from your attorney on day one, which is exactly what you need and deserve in an attorney.

During my time at John Buchmiller & Associates I was able to learn what it takes to run a successful family law practice. I also managed my own case load of clients, and handled matters pertaining to contested divorce, child support, child support modification, child custody, visitation, property division and uncontested divorce. My brief time at John Buchmiller & Associates allowed me to appreciate my ability to relate to my clients, which in turn also allows me to get passionately invested in securing the best outcome for a client.

During my time at The Semrad Law Firm, I compiled, and filed over 200 consumer debt cases. All cases qualified as either a Chapter 7 Debt Liquidation Bankruptcy, or as a Chapter 13 also known as a Wage Earner's Bankruptcy. I counseled and advised clients on the pros and cons of filing bankruptcy, and was able to use my personal background to better understand my clients wants and needs.

During my time as a consultant I honed my ability to develop client and executive relationships, as well as took the time to improve my skill set in the development of SQL code to use in Teradata. I also made the mental connection between my abilities in Tableau, Teradata and SQL to evaluate and understand healthcare data.A welcomed, but unintended consequences of my role was how it shaped me when i discovered my ability to be creative, problem solve on my own, and take charge of responsibilities that were not originally designated to me. It was during this time I was also introduced to R programming language and Visual Basic, which i chose to learn on my own time, and which i currently use to help save me money in my law firm marketing efforts.

Work with filing partners to create form filing schedule and effectively manage the end to end Filing Oversight structure for the Retail, Small Group & Large Group marketsManage and monitor SLA, tracking and communication disciplines for leadership and peer audiences (Dashboard)Effectively manage Rapid Response Team (RRT) per established SLAsEnsure timely completion of business activities and responses to CMS with adequate documentation for compliance readinessCapture decisions surrounding language modifications by market segment and plan (Mandate/Modification Tracker)Communicate rationale behind language modifications (mandate, corporate, BCBSA,etc.), Assist others with various aspects of data reporting & excel usage.

Gather and organize large amounts of healthcare related data via Phillips Visicu.Analyze data using (BI) software such as Tableau.Apply SQL querying skills in order to properly compose script in SQL Server 2012Gain knowledge of database and table building using SQL query.Apply advanced Excel skills to organize patient health data.Compose Quarterly and Executive Reports for company Medical directors, and Client hospital executives.

● Created Google drive in order to keep track of decisions in the decision log.● Assisted HR business partners with tasks requiring data analysis skills.● Used dual monitors, and gained important insight into taxonomy, relational attributes and schema. ● Obtained experience with ADP payroll.● Gained experience with domain registration, and search engine optimization. ● Shared opinions when approaching difficult data specification tasks.● Met project deadlines, and served as a mentor for new recruits.● Supported company’s business development initiatives, such as contributing to company’s registration projects.● Obtained advanced knowledge in the usage of a variety of computer software programs and data systems (i.e., word processing, spreadsheet, database, and graphic).

● Ensured student and volunteer compliance with state and federal laws, policies, processes, practices, and procedures.● Ensured that volunteers were familiar with AmeriCorps discipline procedures.● Ensured that all members complied with the mission of the organization.● Identified key leadership issues, and consistently implemented strategies to effectively promote team solidarity.● Traveled for organizational purposes frequently.● Applied appropriate decision-making techniques.● Participated in business development functions.● Initiated projects to ensure that program goals were met.● Used expert knowledge of Microsoft Word to create training materials.● Managed cross-functional internal and external project teams.● Used expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel to analyze and synthesize information. ● Help pro-se litigants obtain necessary legal documents.● Served as a leader for graduate and undergraduate students.● Defined scope of duties for direct reports.● Worked independently, and took risks to assist pro se litigants.● Scheduled volunteers for internship programs, and developed training materials.● Initiated special projects for the purpose of developing program success.

● Negotiated contract values between IT vendors and Fortune 500 companies.● Helped employees understand leadership objectives, gathered input, and evaluated employee progress.● Met customer project objectives, and served a primary communication point for business partners.● Facilitated communication between clients and Independent contractors.● Gained advanced knowledge of vendor practices regarding pricing, material management, shipping, warranties, and invoicing.● Applied elements of cost and price analysis principles and techniques in order to negotiate vendor contract terms.● Applied contract negotiation methods and techniques.● Gained knowledge of the elements of material management systems.

● Developed legal experience pertaining to HR conflicts.● Gained extensive insight into the workings of employee benefit plans.● Reviewed real estate deeds, contracts, and amendments.● General secretarial duties; copying, filing, answering phone calls, taking messages. ● Conducted legal research using both Westlaw and Lexis Nexus. ● Conducted legal research on HR issues, by searching the Illinois recorder of deeds, as well as by using other internet methods.

Counsel Clients in Regards to the Legal Standing and OptionsRepresent Client's in Court (acting attorney)Analyze Client's Case Files for use by the courtProperly Document Hours of EmploymentComposed Legal Briefs, Memos, and other legal documents

● Analyzed campaign financials while using proper accounting principles to account for contributed campaign funds. ● Assisted constituents with a variety of HR related issues, including problems with employee benefits, medical plans, sexual harassment, EEO, and affirmative action.● Continued to develop partnerships with a variety of state and federal agencies.● Developed advanced skills in the usage of Microsoft office software.● Addressed complex constituency issues on a per case basis.● Applied elements of cost accounting principles and practices.● Developed excellent verbal and written communication skills.● Developed exceptional organization skills.● Developed strong business analysis skills, and gained familiarity with a variety of government applicable financial models.● Developed applicable skills in Microsoft office.● Ensured constituent compliance with state and federal employment laws.

Documented Client BehaviorAided in the formation of client treatment plansAided clients in the completion of their treatment plansSpoke with Clients and Assisted in Problem Solving