For over a decade, Kimberly Cook maintained a distinguished legal career as a litigator at one of the country’s premier divorce and family law firms representing high profile clients. She is known for guiding families through complex family law matters including prenuptial agreements, divorce, parenting matters, property division, child support and spousal support.
In addition to her work as a mediator, Cook shares her legal experience with the community as a speaker, mentor and podcaster, and she has been featured in various publications including, the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, Chicago Lawyer Magazine, Crain’s Chicago, Black Enterprise, Thrive Global, and Business Insider.
In recognition of her hard work, Cook is the recipient of several notable awards including being named to Crain’s Chicago Notable Minorities in Law, Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers; the American Bar Association; Jack and Jill of America, Inc.; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; and the Economic Club of Chicago. At DePaul Law, she is a member of the Schiller DuCanto & Fleck Family Law Center Advisory Board and an adjunct professor. Cook earned her BA from Spelman College and her JD from The Catholic University of America.