Named one of the "Top 40 Under 40 Illinois Attorney", 2004 by the Illinois Law Bulletin. Named as being in the top 5% of attorneys in the field of domestic relations in the State of Illinois by the Leading Lawyers Network, 2003 —. Recognized as a "Super Lawyer" by the Law and Politics Magazine, 2005 —. Served as an Adjunct Professor at DePaul University College of Law teaching "How to Run a Family Law Practice," Lectured frequently in the field of domestic relations and has authored numerous articles regarding developing case law and issues concerning child support and maintenance. Certified Arbitrator, Lake County, Illinois and a member of the Volunteer Lawyers Program.