Claudia Gallo represents clients in all areas of high-net-worth family and matrimonial law, including dissolution of marriage, parenting, and custody related matters, as well as prenuptial and post nuptial agreements. Whether a case requires courtroom advocacy or a mediated approach, Claudia achieves exemplary results for her clients.
In addition to her successful family law practice, Claudia also has experience in the areas of insurance coverage, complex tort, and commercial litigation, which helps her provide a unique perspective given her knowledge in these practice areas. Prior to joining Aronson, Mayefsky & Sloan LLP, Claudia worked at a large international law firm and multiple Chicago-based firms where she litigated high stakes, complex family law cases. With more than twenty-five years of practice in the field and a proven track record, clients confidently trust Claudia to help them navigate the unexpected obstacles that arise in divorce, matrimonial, and custody related matters.
Respected by her peers in the legal community, Claudia has earned recognition in the practice of family law for several years by The Best Lawyers in America®, Illinois Leading Lawyers, and Illinois Super Lawyers. In 2016, Claudia was listed among the Top 100 Women Attorneys in Illinois by Illinois Leading Lawyers. She was also named to the prestigious “Illinois 40 Under Forty Attorneys to Watch” list by Chicago Law Bulletin Media in 2011.
While Claudia hails from the Windy City, she is a native New Yorker. She resides in Brooklyn with her husband and their dog, Bailey. Claudia has two daughters, who also reside in the New York metropolitan area.
1999: Illinois and U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
2004: New York
1999: Illinois Institute of Technology/Chicago-Kent College of Law, J.D., High Honors, Order of the Coif
1996: Loyola University of Chicago, B.A., Honors, Cum Laude
In addition to her successful family law practice, Claudia also has experience in the areas of insurance coverage, complex tort, and commercial litigation, which helps her provide a unique perspective given her knowledge in these practice areas. Prior to joining Aronson, Mayefsky & Sloan LLP, Claudia worked at a large international law firm and multiple Chicago-based firms where she litigated high stakes, complex family law cases. With more than twenty-five years of practice in the field and a proven track record, clients confidently trust Claudia to help them navigate the unexpected obstacles that arise in divorce, matrimonial, and custody related matters.
Respected by her peers in the legal community, Claudia has earned recognition in the practice of family law for several years by The Best Lawyers in America®, Illinois Leading Lawyers, and Illinois Super Lawyers. In 2016, Claudia was listed among the Top 100 Women Attorneys in Illinois by Illinois Leading Lawyers. She was also named to the prestigious “Illinois 40 Under Forty Attorneys to Watch” list by Chicago Law Bulletin Media in 2011.
While Claudia hails from the Windy City, she is a native New Yorker. She resides in Brooklyn with her husband and their dog, Bailey. Claudia has two daughters, who also reside in the New York metropolitan area.
“Cross-Examination: Selected Problems – Some Easy Rules That Are Not So Easy to Apply”
Sponsor: American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML)
“Matrimonial Law: A Case Law Update”
Sponsor: Supreme Court Appellate Division First Department
“Matrimonial and Family Law: The Changing Economy and Critical Issues – What You Need to Know: Drafting for Bankruptcy Considerations”
Sponsor: New York State Bar Association
”How to Litigate a Child Custody Case”
Sponsor: New York County Lawyers
“Drafting Custody and Visitation Provisions”
Sponsor: New York State Bar Association
“Matrimonial Case Law Update: A Review of Developing Issues in Matrimonial Law”
Sponsor: Supreme Court Appellate Division First Department
“The United States Supreme Court’s Troxel Decision and its Impact on Non-Parental Visitation”
Sponsor: American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML)
“Handling Your First Contested Divorce Case”
Sponsor: New York State Bar Association
“Recognizing Estate Planning and Real Estate Issues in Matrimonial Matters”
Sponsor: New York State Bar Association
“Selected Recurring Issues in Matrimonial Practice: Successfully Handling the Challenges”
Sponsor: New York State Bar Association
“The Expanding World of the Matrimonial Lawyer: New Cases, New Procedures and New Areas of Law: Discovery”
Sponsor: New York State Bar Association
“Handling A Child Custody Case: Intake to Trial”
Sponsor: New York State Bar Association
“Matrimonial and Family Law Update: “Double Dipping” When a Professional License/Practice is in the Case”
Sponsor: New York State Bar Association
“Practical Skills Seminar: Basic Matrimonial Practice”
Sponsor: New York State Bar Association
“Presenting Valuation Evidence At Trial and For Appeal”
Sponsor: New York State Bar Association
“Show Me the Money: Discovery and Treatment of Hidden Assets”
Sponsor: American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML)
“The ABCs of Drafting Prenuptial Agreements and Other Matrimonial Agreements”
Sponsor: New York State Bar Association
“Understanding Child Support and Custody: Significant Decisions Under the CSSA”
Sponsor: Practicing Law Institute
“The Construction of a Prenuptial Agreement”
Sponsor: Association of the Bar of the City of New York
Mr. Aronson has also lectured on the following topics:
The Rules, Procedures, and Techniques of Matrimonial Motion Practice
Matrimonial Agreements and Tax Aspects of Maintenance, Support, and Property Distribution
Litigating Maintenance and Child Support in High Income Cases; Direct Testimony of Mothers and Fathers
Custody: Litigation’s Stepchild; How to make a record for both the Trial Court and the Appellate Court
Tax Returns and Net Worth Statements
“Presenting Valuation Evidence At Trial and For Appeal”
Location: New York State Bar Association
Guest Lecturer: David Aronson
“Show Me the Money: Discovery and Treatment of Hidden Assets”
Location: American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML)
Guest Lecturer: David Aronson
“The ABCs of Drafting Prenuptial Agreements and Other Matrimonial Agreements”
Location: New York State Bar Association
Guest Lecturer: David Aronson
“Understanding Child Support and Custody: Significant Decisions Under the CSSA”
Location: Practicing Law Institute
Guest Lecturer: David Aronson
“The Construction of a Prenuptial Agreement”
Location: Association of the Bar of the City of New York
Guest Lecturer: David Aronson
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