Illinois State Bar Association Appoints Karen A. VanderMeer to Family Law Section Council

Kogut & Wilson attorney Karen A. VanderMeer has been appointed to the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) Family Law Section Council for the 2026 bar year.

The Family Law Section Council serves ISBA members practicing in divorce, parental responsibilities, support and other domestic relations matters across Illinois. The council monitors legislative and case law developments affecting family law practitioners, proposes amendatory language on relevant bills and contributes to the section's newsletter and CLE programming.

On the council, Karen joins a select group of Illinois attorneys and judges committed to advancing family law and the administration of justice through a deeper understanding of domestic relations law.

Karen focuses her practice on family and matrimonial law, bringing more than a decade of experience to complex and sensitive matters on behalf of individuals and families throughout the Chicago area.

Founded in 1877, the ISBA serves 30,000 members, supporting Illinois lawyers and advocating for improvements to the justice system.