Marta Wasilewski
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Phone: 847-823-9030 Ext: 213
Fax: 847-823-9393
15 North Northwest Highway
Park Ridge, Illinois 60068
Marta utilizes her multi-national education to assist the clients of Bellas & Wachowski in solving complex legal issues. Marta is a holder of two law degrees. The first law degree was earned at the University of Wrocław in Poland and the second at Valparaiso University in the United States.
During her five-year legal training period in Poland, Marta worked on diverse issues in a variety of settings. She was also awarded a scholarship to spend a semester at the University of Salzburg where she was introduced to the organization and legal bodies of the European Union.
Following the legal education in Poland, Marta’s relocated to the United States and obtained her law degree graduating Summa Cum Laude. While studying at Valparaiso, she was selected a member of Moot Court Honor Society and became actively involved in several student organizations. She also familiarized herself with the Illinois court system during her judicial externship in Chicago. In May 2010, Marta was recognized by the Valparaiso University as an Outstanding International Student and graduated early. She was admitted to practice in Illinois in 2010.
Marta wishes to utilize her experience and skills to zealously advocate for the clients of Bellas & Wachowski. Committed to her Polish heritage she volunteers her time at Amicus Poloniae – the Polish legal clinic which serves the Polish-speaking population of the Chicago area.
Education
J.D., Valparaiso University School of Law, 2010
Summa Cum Laude
J.D., University of Wroclaw School of Law , 2006
Cum Laude
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Illinois, 2010Professional & Bar Association Memberships
Polish Advocates Society
Member Since: 2007
Chicago Bar Association
Member Since: 2010
Illinois Bar Association
Member Since: 2010