Our Team

Since its founding in 1970, Robbins Schwartz has been a pioneer in defining the practice of education law as a singular discipline. Our leadership in that field continues to be well-recognized.

Our Team

We are a team of problem solvers who nurture relationships by fostering trust and confidence through clear, timely communication and by delivering the highest level of service. 

Learn more about each of our talented attorneys below.

Steven B. Adams, Partner

Chicago Office
ph: 312.332.7760

Emily P. Bothfeld, Partner

Chicago Office
ph: 312.332.7760

Amy Cortez Smith, Associate

Chicago Office
ph: 312.332.7760

Evan J. Deichstetter, Associate

Chicago Office
ph: 312.332.7760

Katie N. DiPiero, Associate

Chicago Office
ph: 312.332.7760

Kathleen Elliott, Of Counsel

Lisle Office
ph: 630.929.3639

Thomas C. Garretson, Partner

Chicago Office
ph: 312.332.7760

Philip H. Gerner III, Partner

Chicago, Rockford
ph: 312.332.7760
ph: 815.390.7090

Scott L. Ginsburg, Partner

Chicago Office
ph: 312.332.7760

Susan W. Glover, Senior Counsel

Lisle Office
ph: 630.929.3639

Christopher R. Gorman, Partner

Chicago Office
ph: 312.332.7760

Guy C. Hall, Partner

Champaign Office
ph: 217.363.3040

Todd K. Hayden, Partner

Lisle Office
ph: 630.929.3639

Holly E. Jacobs, Associate

Chicago Office
ph: 312.332.7760

Aaron J. Kacel, Associate

Chicago, Lisle
ph: 312.332.7760

Nicole L. Karas, Senior Counsel

Lisle Office
ph: 630.929.3639

Gabriela G. Kawiecki, Associate

Chicago Office
ph: 312.332.7760

Nikoleta Lamprinakos, Partner

Chicago Office
ph: 312.332.7760

Catherine R. Locallo, Partner

Chicago, Lisle
ph: 312.332.7760

Hannah M. May, Associate

Chicago Office
ph: 312.332.7760

Howard A. Metz, Partner

Chicago, Rockford
ph: 312.332.7760
ph: 815.390.7090

Stephen R. Miller, Of Counsel

Chicago Office
ph: 312.332.7760

Patrick R. Miner, Associate

Lisle Office
ph: 630.929.3639

Hayley A. Mullen, Associate

Chicago Office
ph: 312.332.7760

Susan E. Nicholas, Partner

Champaign Office
ph: 217.363.3040

Kevin P. Noll, Partner

Chicago, Lisle
ph: 312.332.7760

Joseph J. Perkoski, Managing Partner

ph: 312.332.7760
ph: 815.390.7090

Robert E. Riley, Of Counsel

Chicago Office
ph: 312.332.7760

Elena B. Roper, Associate

Chicago Office
ph: 312.332.7760

Kathleen C. Ropka, Senior Counsel

Chicago Office
ph: 312.332.7760

Caroline A. Roselli, Partner

Chicago Office
ph: 312.332.7760

Laura M. Sinars, Partner

Chicago Office
ph: 312.332.7760

M. Neal Smith, Jr., Partner

Lisle Office
ph: 630.929.3639

Brian J. Tuczynski, Associate

Chicago Office
ph: 312.332.7760

Zaria N. Udeh, Partner

Chicago Office
ph: 312.332.7760

Michelle L. Weber, Partner

Chicago Office
ph: 312.332.7760