- Locations
- Chicago Office 77 W. Wacker Drive, 45th Floor, Chicago, IL 60601
- Lake Forest Office 100 Saunders Rd., Suite 150 Lake Forest, IL 60045
- Lisle Office 3333 Warrenville Rd.,Suite 200 Lisle, IL 60532
- Downtown Chicago/Loop Office
- 77 W. Wacker Drive, 45th Floor, Chicago, IL 60601
- Lake Forest Office
- 100 Saunders Rd., Suite 150 Lake Forest, IL 60045
- Lisle Office
- 3333 Warrenville Rd.,Suite 200 Lisle, IL 60532
312-445-8830
Shay Formanek
Shay Formanek
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
A zealous advocate with a background in family law, Shay Formanek approaches each case with strategic and assertive representation. Ms. Formanek concentrates her practice in all areas of Matrimonial and Family Law. She represents clients who require assistance with complex financial issues, division and valuation of property, allocation of parental responsibilities, child support, relocation, spousal maintenance, and preparing and negotiating settlement agreements. In addition, she is adept in preparing Pre and Post-Marital Agreements.
Ms. Formanek is a member of The National Alliance of Women in Law and was recognized as a Top 40 Young Lawyer for 2019. She has been recognized as a 2020 Illinois Rising Star by Super Lawyers, which only 2.5% of attorneys in Illinois receive this honor. Ms. Formanek has also been recognized as a 2020 Elite Advocate in Family Law by the American Institute of Legal Advocates (AIOLA).
Ms. Formanek’s EXPERIENCE
As a child of divorced parents herself, Ms. Formanek was particularly drawn to family law at an early age. In light of her first-hand knowledge and experience, Ms. Formanek provides her clients with compassionate and individualized support and steadfast representation throughout their case.
Ms. Formanek’s EDUCATION
Ms. Formanek received her J.D. from Chicago-Kent College of Law. While in school, she dedicated her time to clerking in the area of family law and volunteering at the Legal Assistance Foundation’s Divorce Clinic, as well as working with the Cook County Office of the Public Guardian. Ms. Formanek is also mediation certified through Chicago’s Center for Conflict Resolution, an invaluable skill in the world of divorce and family law.
A Wisconsin native and Chicago transplant, Ms. Formanek graduated magna cum laude from Western Carolina University in North Carolina with a degree in political science. Ms. Formanek is a member of the American Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, and Chicago Bar Association.
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Downtown Chicago/Loop Office
Lake Forest Office
Lisle Office
Lake Forest Office
100 Saunders Rd.
Suite 150
Lake Forest,
IL
60045
Lisle Office
3333 Warrenville Rd.
Suite 200
Lisle,
IL
60532
Downtown Chicago/Loop Office
77 W. Wacker Drive
45th Floor
Chicago,
IL
60601
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