NAVIGANT LAW GROUP - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Chief Navigation Officer
- Chief Navigation Officer / Chief Navigation Officer
Angie has more than 20 years in operational leadership and strategies in the non-profit realm. Experienced in administrative leadership, team building, and community involvement, Angie is sure to chart a course that will be great for the Navigant team and clients alike.
Outside of work, Angie loves spending time with her family and two pups, hiking, camping, and thrifting. They particularly enjoy spending time at their cabin on Lake Piatt in the UP of Michigan.
Dawn started working for Navigant Law Group in 2016 when she returned to work after raising her children. Dawn graduated from Marquette University with a Bachelor of Science in business administration and has prior experience working as a sales analyst. She is always eager to assist clients by phone and in person. She enjoys learning additional skills that are helpful to the Navigant team. Outside of work, Dawn loves spending time with her family and likes gardening and decorating her home.
Dora is a dedicated senior associate attorney with a proven track record of excellence in estate planning, trust and estate administration, and real estate law. Leveraging 20 years of legal expertise, Dora successfully crafts sophisticated wills, trusts, and other instruments that reflect the diverse needs of individuals and their families. Her commitment to providing comprehensive legal solutions that address the unique needs and aspirations of her clients, extends from designing intricate estate plans to guiding families through the complexities of estate administration and real estate transactions.
She takes a meticulous approach in collaborating closely with her clients to develop tailored estate plans that protect their assets, minimize tax liabilities, and ensure their wishes are carried out. When guiding clients through the emotional and legal challenges of trust and estate administration, Dora excels in providing compassionate guidance during times of loss. Her proficiency in navigating probate procedures and trust administration processes streamlines the distribution of assets and minimizes potential conflicts. She makes open communication with beneficiaries and executors a priority, ensuring a seamless transition while adhering to the highest ethical standards.
When working on residential real estate matters, Dora brings a pragmatic approach to transactions, combining legal acumen with a deep understanding of the market. Her ability to identify potential pitfalls and negotiate favorable terms allows clients to achieve their real estate objectives while safeguarding their interests.
Dora regularly attends seminars, workshops, and conferences related to estate planning, trust administration, and real estate law ensuring that she stays at the forefront of legal developments, allowing her to provide innovative solutions that align with evolving legal landscapes.
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
Trust and Estate Administration
Real Estate
Education
Juris Doctor (JD) from The John Marshall Law School, now UIC School of Law, Chicago, Illinois, 2002
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology from Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, Illinois, 1996. Graduated Cum Laude
Industry Affiliations
Professional Memberships:
Illinois State Bar Association
Jasmina graduated, magna cum laude, from the University of Illinois College of Law in 1998 after earning her B.A. from the University of Illinois at Chicago. After more than a decade of litigating sophisticated commercial disputes, Jasmina transitioned her practice to all areas of transactional business law, commercial real estate and decedent's estate and trust administration. Being able to think like a litigator adds valuable perspective when negotiating the terms of a deal or drafting a contract. When Jasmina represents a client, she goes the extra mile to get to know their background, their industry, and their legal needs inside and out. Jasmina knows the importance of gaining her clients trust, therefore many of her clients rely on her advice and counsel for years as other business and personal matters come up. Furthermore, they appreciate her practical and wholistic approach to legal counsel which is the result of wearing many hats over her career and learning something new with each challenge. Now in her 25 th year practicing law, Jasmina is well-positioned to help clients reach their business and personal goals in buying, selling, growing, downsizing, problem-solving and planning for their future along the way.
Jasmina has a passion for travel and languages. She speaks Spanish and Serbian, and has studied French, German and Greek. Outside of the office, Jasmina loves sports and the great outdoors. She will gladly schedule a call outside of regular work hours, but you may hear a soccer game going on in the background.
Practice Areas
Business Law
Commercial Real Estate
Employment Law
Education
B.A. University of Illinois at Chicago
University of Illinois College of Law
Industry Affiliations
Job Titles:
- Paralegal Estate Planning Department
Mary graduated from Holy Apostles College in December of 2022 with her Bachelors of Arts degree in English and Humanities.
Mary plans on attending law school, so working for Navigant is a great fit. She is grateful for the opportunity to learn new skills and support the Business Department. You will likely be contacted by Mary when you reach out to Navigant with questions or need to schedule an appointment with Susan or Jasmina.
Outside of work, Mary enjoys spending time with friends, reading, going on road trips, and spending time with her cat, Caroline.
Mildred "Millie" Palmer leads the Estate Planning and Administration Department at Navigant Law Group, LLC. Millie's practice is divided into four areas: Estate planning, Wills and Trusts, Probate, and Estate and Trust Administration. By bringing her personal commitment to service and excellence to each client, Millie helps individuals not only identify and meet their objectives, but to position themselves to surpass their future goals.
Susan combines the focus and creativity of an entrepreneur with the pragmatism and technical experience of an employment and business lawyer. Over her almost 20-year career of representing local, national and international businesses, in addition to starting and growing her own business, Susan has earned a real-world, inside-out understanding of how the right legal counsel solves problems, removes barriers and protects a business' interests so companies can get back to doing what they do best - running their business. Whether it's taking a strategic view of an overall business plan, as she did when she served as temporary general counsel for a global business client, or focusing on the myriad small details involved in purchasing a multi-million dollar business or commercial development project, Susan approaches the task with creative, out-of-the box thinking that is grounded in years of dedication and focusing on supporting businesses.
Susan is AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®, considered the Gold Standard of Attorney ratings, this distinction is based on actual peer reviews and is held by only approximately 10 percent of attorneys nationwide. She is also the recipient of numerous awards, including Chicago's Notable Women Lawyers 2018 by Crain's Custom Media. She has also been voted as one of the 10 Best Attorneys for Exceptional and Outstanding Client Service by American Institute of Legal Counsel since 2016 and awarded 2018 Top 10 Employment & Labor Law Attorneys for Client Satisfaction by the American Jurist Institute.
Susan keeps up on the current trends in the ever-changing business marketplace by acting as a mentor at 1871, Chicago's renowned incubator for entrepreneurship and technology, and MHub, the nation's largest and fastest-growing innovation center focused on physical product development and manufacturing. She is also a frequently sought-after speaker, including presentations to various bar associations, SHRM and the Illinois Manufacturing Association.
Job Titles:
- Business Department Manager and Senior Paralegal
Tammy joined Navigant Law Group in 2014. She works as a paralegal focusing primarily on business law, commercial real estate and business certifications. She obtained her Associates Degree and Paralegal Studies Certificate from the College of Lake County.
Tammy appreciates the work life balance that Navigant provides and feeling like part of the Navigant family. When she is not working, she enjoys traveling, hiking, reading and spending time with her family.