ABOUT

Patrick Kalscheur worked for many years in large and midsized law firms before leaving to open Kalscheur Conscious Family Law in 2017. Patrick saw the need for families undergoing divorce to feel more supported, to help them restore peace, and to guide them to amicable outcomes they can feel good about many years later.

Patrick brings a holistic facilitative approach to hold space for individuals and families to navigate some of the most challenging conversations they will ever have. He uses his extensive experience to help individuals reframe difficult situations into opportunities for values driven resolutions. In his mediations and the collaborative process, Patrick works with aligned professionals to ensure each person has the information they need to make a fully informed decision. 

Moreover, when children are involved, Patrick knows they often are a client’s most important topic. In these circumstances, Patrick works with his clients to ensure their children’s needs and interests are always being acknowledged and considered. He also encourages parents to work with mental health co-parenting professionals to assist them with effective co-parenting communication. 

Patrick has trained with some of the best mediators, collaborative professionals, and attorneys in the world through the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (“IACP”), the Mosten Guthrie Academy, and Collaborative Divorce Illinois (“CDI”). He has also leads presentations at these organizations as well as the Chicago Bar Association. Patrick has been a leader in the Collaborative Law community for many years. Locally he served on the board of directors for CDI from 2015-2018, and he currently leads the CDI Chicago Loop practice group. He is also actively involved in IACP where he currently serves on the Membership Committee. 

Patrick received his Juris Doctor degree from DePaul University College of Law, where he received many distinctions, including graduating Order of the Coif and Summa Cum Laude. Patrick has been recognized repeatedly by Illinois Super Lawyers in the area of family law, a peer selected honor reserved for only the top 5% of attorneys in the state.

When Patrick created Kalscheur Conscious Family Law, he created a law firm dedicated to making the world a better, more peaceful place, one family at a time. This includes finding balance in all phases of the practice of law and of life. He enjoys helping other divorce professionals create similar practices for themselves. You can read more about Patrick’s practice development journey here: mostenguthrie.com/authentic-empowerment-as-a-means-to-practice-building/.