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Mira Gelfman, Esq.

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Biography

Mira Gelfman is a dynamic and passionate attorney dedicated to providing access to justice for families who might otherwise be unable to afford representation. With a diverse legal background and exceptional interpersonal skills, Mira builds strong, lasting relationships with her clients. Mira excels in communicating and negotiating with opposing parties, always striving to achieve positive results for her clients. Her expertise spans research, document organization and review, and, most notably, representing clients throughout lengthy legal proceedings and at all stages of trial.

As an Associate Family Law Attorney at NextLevel Law, P.C., Mira provides comprehensive family law services to clients from all backgrounds. Her responsibilities include representing clients in court and before government agencies, preparing and drafting legal documents, advising clients on business and personal transactions, negotiating settlements for complex legal disputes, and ensuring compliance with all legal, ethical, and standard regulations.

Prior to her current role, Mira gained extensive experience in state and federal criminal defense, international human rights, and civil litigation. She built strong cases and advocated for her clients throughout legal proceedings, demonstrating efficiency in navigating complex finance-related issues, conducting extensive document reviews, and engaging in pre-litigation preparation and trial work.

Mira is deeply committed to promoting diversity within the legal profession and has been nationally recognized for her efforts as a longstanding Board Member of the National Association of Women’s Lawyers. Her significant contributions to international human rights law, including collaboration with the United Nations and other international NGOs, have earned her global recognition and publication of her work.

Education

  • University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, Chicago, Illinois
    • Juris Doctor, May 2024
    • Honors: cum laude
    • Honors: Dean’s List
    • Honors: Corporate Law Society, President, 2023-2024
    • Review of Intellectual Property Law, Articles Editor, 2023-2024
  • DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois
    • Bachelor of Arts, 2021
    • Honors: summa cum laude
    • Honors: Dean’s List
    • Major: Ethics and Communications