Erin N. Birt, J.D., CADC: Attorney

Since 2003, Erin Birt has focused her practice of law and mediation on Illinois Divorce and Parenting matters.

In 2010, Ms. Birt opened The Law Firm of Erin N. Birt, P.C. to provide her clients a variety of alternative dispute resolution and divorce options. Prior to starting the firm, she was employed by several prominent family law firms including Fortunato, Farrell, Davenport & Arnold, Ltd. and Roberts and Associates, P.C. She clerked at Mayer, Brown & Platt, n/k/a Mayer Brown, Earl L. Neal and Associates, LLC, n/k/a Neal & Leroy, LLC, and the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office.

Ms. Birt is also a certified alcohol and drug abuse counselor. Her clinical addiction counseling experience includes DUI risk education and counseling at The Family Connection and inpatient addiction counseling at Adventist GlenOaks Hospital.

Education

• DePaul College of Law, J.D.
• College of DuPage, Mediation Certificate
• College of DuPage, Addiction Counseling

Memberships

• DuPage County Bar Association
• Illinois State Bar Association
• Mediation Council of Illinois (past Board Member)
• Illinois Counseling Association
• International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
• Collaborative Practice Professionals of Illinois

Community Service

• Past Member of City of Wheaton's Community Relations Commission
• Past Group Leader for the DuPage County Juvenile Diversion Program
• Owner of Therapy Dogs-in-Training