No matter the case, Emily recognizes that involvement in a family law matter is one of the most difficult and trying times in a person’s life. Therefore, she prides herself on not only approaching each case with determination and focus to pursue her client’s best interests, whether that is through negotiating favorable settlements or litigation, but also with compassion and understanding.
Having dedicated nearly 10 years to the practice of family law, Emily approaches each case with purpose, skill, understanding and a zealous advocacy for her clients. Ms. Alper focuses her practice on dissolution of marriage, parenting time, allocation of parental responsibilities, child support, maintenance, property distribution, premarital and postnuptial agreements.
Prior to joining Davis Friedman, Emily gained invaluable hands-on experience as a Senior Associate Attorney at a boutique family law firm in Illinois. During her years of practice, she has successfully negotiated and litigated all issues involved in pre-decree and post-decree matters in Cook, DuPage, Will, and McHenry counties. In addition, Emily has successfully negotiated and litigated a multitude of child-related matters including modifications, supervised parenting time, and child support.
Emily received her Juris Doctorate in 2016 having focused solely on family law including participating in the Chicago-Kent Family Law Clinic and externing for the Presiding Judge of the Domestic Relations Division in Cook County.
Education & Publication
Education
- Loyola Marymount University, Bachelors in English and Minor in Political Science, 2014
- Chicago Kent College of Law, J.D., 2016
Admissions
- Admitted to the Illinois State Bar, 2016
Professional Memberships
- Member, Illinois State Bar Association