Carder Named President of DuPage Association of Women Lawyers

Naperville resident Deborah A. Carder, a partner with the family law firm of Schiller DuCanto & Fleck, has been named President of the DuPage Association of Women Lawyers  (DAWL).  Carder will lead the 200 plus member organization that brings together lawyers, judges and other professionals to advance the legal profession as well as support local community organizations through its fundraising efforts.

“What I value most about DAWL is not only our ability to give back to the legal community through mentoring and networking with our peers, but the ability to be active members of our local community by supporting non-profit organizations that provide vital services to residents in DuPage County,” said Carder. Carder noted that in 2011 the group will take an active role in working with the Family Shelter Service, which provides critical services for victims of domestic violence in DuPage County.

In addition to her leadership role with DAWL, Carder also serves as Vice Chair of the Family Law Committee of the DuPage County Bar Association, which works to advance the practice of law and promotes the legal professional through community service and legal education.

“Her leadership role in both these organizations defines not only her commitment to the legal professional, but her personal desire to make a difference in the local community,” said Michael R. Galasso, Of Counsel, at Schiller DuCanto and Fleck. “As a valued Partner of this firm she has the ability to be a compassionate and a reasonable lawyer, who can also be a strong and aggressive advocate for her clients,” he added.

Carder has litigated family law cases for more than a decade. While her experience includes all facets of matrimonial law, her practice is focused on the custodial needs of wealthy individuals and the complex financial issues regarding their estates and business interests.

Since 2007, Carder has consistently received the honor of being selected by her peers as a Leading Lawyer in Illinois.  She has been named as one of the Top 100 Women Consumer Lawyers in Illinois. She has also been named as a 2008-2010 Illinois Rising Star by Illinois Super Lawyers.  Most notably, Ms. Carder was chosen in 2010 by the Law Bulletin Publishing Company as one of the "40 Attorneys Under 40 in Illinois to watch". Ms. Carder is a published author on family law issues and assisted in redrafting the DuPage County local court rules which govern domestic relations cases. 

Ms. Carder received her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Illinois and her Jurist Doctor from DePaul University College of Law. 

Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP works with clients using a team approach to achieve the best possible results for those going through divorce and family transitions. The firm is the largest family law practice in the U.S and provides the most comprehensive legal resources available in this sensitive yet complex area of practice. Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP has offices in Chicago, Lake Forest and Wheaton, Illinois.  Further information on the firm can be found at http://www.sdflaw.com/.