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Email
your@email.com
Phone
312-702-0761
Address
IL, 60603, US
Professional
Bar Admissions
Illinois1993
About
Genie Miller Gillespie is an experienced attorney at Gillespie Law Group, LLC, based in Illinois, specializing in adoption, guardianship, mediation, and issues related to children and families. With a strong commitment to advocating for the best interests of her clients, Genie leverages her extensive legal knowledge to guide families through complex and sensitive legal matters. A graduate of the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law in Washington, D.C., Genie earned her Juris Doctor in 1992, building on her foundational education at Washington University in St. Louis, where she received her A.B. in 1987. Her academic background, combined with years of dedicated practice, equips Genie to handle a diverse range of family law issues with compassion and proficiency. Genie’s approach is centered around understanding the unique needs of each family, ensuring that her clients feel supported and informed throughout the legal process. She believes in fostering collaborative solutions through mediation, striving to minimize conflict while prioritizing the well-being of children involved. Servicing clients throughout Illinois, Genie Miller Gillespie is committed to making a positive impact in the lives of families and children, providing expert legal guidance with a personal touch. Her passion for family law and her unwavering dedication to her clients make her a trusted advocate in the community.
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.
Credentials
Education
Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, Washington, District of Columbia, 1992 | J.D. | Washington University, St. Louis, 1987 | A.B.
Recognition & Involvement
Associations
American Academy of Adoption Attorneys (Fellow) | Chicago Bar Association Adoption Law Committee, 2008 - 2009 (Chair) | Chicago Bar Association Adoption Law Committee, 2001 (Chair) | American Bar Association (Member) | National Association of Counsel for Children (Member)
Speaking
CBA Adoption Law Seminar, 2013 | Practical Guide through the Adoption Practice , NBI, 2013 - Present | IICLE Adoption Law, 2012 | Practical Guide Through the Adoption Practice and the Essentials of Adoption Law, NBI, 2011 - 2012 | Justice for All, Including Us: Creating Just and Balanced Work Environments, Equal Justice Conference, 2011 | Energizing Change: Transforming Compassion Fatigue, Finding Balance, and Sustaining Effectiveness, Equal Justice Conference, 2010 | Lawyers and Social Workers Working Together: Resolving Ethical Dilemmas, Equal Justice Conference, 2009 | IICLE Adoption Law, DCFS Adoptions, 2009 | Adoption Law Start to Finish, NBI, 2009 | Adoption Law, 4th Annual ISBA Solo Small Firm Conference | Bringing Mental Health Expertise into the Legal Representation of Children, ABA Family Law Section Conference, 2008 | ABA Child Custody and Adoption Pro Bono Project, Children's Law Center Conference, 2007
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Updated: Jul 27, 2026