OLIVIA DIRIG

Olivia has an extensive background in civil litigation with particular emphasis in banking, real estate, creditors rights and family law. She spent five years representing major financial institutions throughout the State of Illinois. An accomplished legal writer, Olivia won a state prize while in law school for an article she co-authored on employee rights under Title VII. Prior to moving to Illinois, Olivia held positions with the New York City Administration for Children's Services and the Legal Aid Society - Juvenile Rights Division.

Areas of Practice:

• Collections / Consumer Lending
• Bankruptcy
• Litigation
• Family Law

Bar Admissions:

• Illinois, 2005
• U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois

Education:

• Hofstra University School of Law, Hempstead, New York, 2005
  Honors: Cum Laude
• State University of New York, Stonybrook, New York, 2002
  Honors: Cum Laude

Honors and Awards:

• Co-First Place Winner - Dr. Emmanuel Stein Memorial Writing Competition
• Research Editor - Hofstra Labor and Employment Journal

Professional Associations and Memberships:

• Illinois State Bar Association
  Member
• McHenry County Bar Association
  Member