Genie Miller Gillespie
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Genie Miller Gillespie is a distinguished partner at Gillespie Law Group, LLC, based in Chicago, Illinois, where she has dedicated her practice to the fields of adoption, guardianship, and assisted reproductive technology since 2001. With over two decades of legal experience, Genie has established herself as a leading authority in issues affecting children and families, earning recognition as both an Illinois Leading Lawyer and a Super Lawyer in her specialties. Her commitment to advocacy in the field of adoption is further highlighted by her tenure as President of the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys from 2020 to 2022. Genie is an active member of the National Council for Adoption, the Chicago Bar Association, and the American Bar Association, contributing her insights and expertise to further the best interests of families. In 2016, she was honored as an Angel in Adoption by the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute, reflecting her dedication to the cause. Genie has also served as a guardian ad litem in adoption cases in Cook County for fourteen years, ensuring that children's voices are heard in legal proceedings. As a co-founder and former Legal Services Director of the Center for Law and Social Work, now known as Greenlight Family Services, she played a vital role in shaping legal support for families in need. Additionally, Genie has held the position of Director for the ABA Child Custody and Adoption Pro Bono Project from 2006 to 2008 and has contributed to the IICLE Adoption Law Manual as General Editor and chapter author. Her extensive experience includes speaking engagements at seminars and workshops for attorneys, agencies, and prospective adoptive parents, demonstrating her commitment to education and professional development in adoption law. Genie Miller Gillespie earned her Bachelor of Arts from Washington University in St. Louis and her Juris Doctor from the Columbus School of Law at the Catholic University of America. Her deep expertise, combined with a compassionate approach to client service, makes her a trusted advocate for families navigating the complexities of adoption and related legal matters in Chicago.
About Adoption Law
Adoption attorneys guide families through the legal process of adopting a child. They handle all legal requirements to create new family bonds. Common matters include domestic adoption, international adoption, stepparent adoption, foster care adoption.