Our Partners

Shayla Maatuka — Champaign, IL — Maatuka Al-Heeti Emkes LLC, Attorneys at Law

Shayla Maatuka

managing partner

Attorney Bar Number: 6283428

Shayla Louise Maatuka transitioned her private practice in Urbana into the partnership of Maatuka Al-Heeti Emkes LLC. She currently serves as managing partner for the firm. She combines her expertise as an entrepreneur – successfully establishing four businesses – with the practice of law, concentrating on civil and commercial litigation, personal injury, workers’ compensation, as well as business litigation.


Her passion for the community helps others achieve their goals through entrepreneurship. She formerly sat on the boards of the East Central Illinois Women Attorneys Association, the Executive Club of Champaign County, and the Champaign County Urban League. Shayla earned her law degree from the University of Illinois and has been practicing law since 2004. 

 Professional Associations and Activities

  •  East Central Illinois Women Attorneys Association, former board member, 2005 – present 
  • Executive Club of Champaign County, former board member, 2009 – present 
  • Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, ISBA 
  • Champaign County Bar Association 
  •  Illinois State Bar Association – 2004 to present 
  • Handled several pro bono cases involving guardianship, abuse and neglect, and family law, 2004 – present 
  • Former Real Estate Management Company 
  • Real estate seminar instructor 
  • Will and estate planning seminar instructor 
  • Mettler studios, Inc Board member 2014 – present 
  • Visit Champaign County Board, Vice-Chair 2016-2017 

Honors & Awards

  • Leadership Illinois, class of 2013 
  • Central Illinois Business Magazines Annual 40 Under 40 Award recipient, 2011 
  • Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. 

Areas of Practice 

PERSONAL INJURY LITIGATION

CIVIL LITIGATION

REAL ESTATE LITIGATION 

ESTATE PLANNING

PROBATE

SMALL ESTATE ADMINISTRATION

REAL ESTATE LAW 

 Qualifications 

  • University of Illinois College of Law, Champaign, IL, J.D.: 2003 
  • University of Illinois, Champaign, IL, B.S.: 1995 
  • State of Illinois Supreme Court: 2004 – present 
  • United States Northern and Central District of Illinois Court: 2005 – present 
Shayla Maatuka — Champaign, IL — Maatuka Al-Heeti Emkes LLC, Attorneys at Law

Roaa m. Al-heeti

partner

Attorney Bar Number: 6292254

Roaa M. Al-Heeti concentrates her practice in the areas of corporate and business law, immigration law, wills and trusts, real estate law, guardianship, and probate. She earned a B.S., an M.S., and a J.D., all from the University of Illinois. Roaa became a member of the Illinois Bar in 2007. 


She is a member of several organizations, including the American Immigration Lawyers Association, the Executive Club, East Central Illinois Women Attorneys Association, the Illinois State Bar Association and the Champaign County Bar Association. She is an affiliate member of the Champaign County Association of Realtors. Roaa was named one of “40 under 40” by Central Illinois Business Magazine. Roaa was the 2014 Global Mobility & Immigration Award winner, for sustained excellence in immigration consultancy for the state of Illinois. 

Professional Associations and Activities

 

  • Adjunct Professor, University of Illinois College of Law 
  • Champaign County Bar Association, Member: 2007 – present 
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association Member: 2008 – present 
  • East Central Illinois Women Attorneys Association, Board Member: 2010 – present 
  • Executive Club of Champaign County, Former Board Member, Member: 2010 – present 
  • Illinois State Bar Association, Member: 2007 – present 
  • 2014 Global Mobility and Immigration Award winner for sustained excellence in immigration consultancy for the state of Illinois 
  • 40 Under 40 Award recipient awarded by Central Illinois Business Magazine, 2009 
  • 40 Under 40 Award Judge for Central Illinois Business Magazine, 2018 
  • Featured “Chambana Mom” https://www.chambanamoms.com/2015/11/04/mom-to-know-roaa-al-heeti/ 

 

Pro bono activities and published works

 

  • Community Foundation of East Central Illinois Board Member, 2010 
  • Campus Middle School of Girls, Board Member 2000 – 2006, 2011
  • Central Illinois Mosque and Islamic Center, Board Member – 2005 to present 
  • Why Nursing Homes Will Not Work: Caring for the Needs of the Aging Muslim-American Population., Elder Law Journal, 15:1 Elder L.J. 205, – 2007 
  • Electronic Signatures, Attorneys Title Guaranty Fund, Inc., ATG Concept – 2006 
  • Immigration: What Everyone is Talking about, Central Illinois Business Magazine, April/May 2017 

 

Areas of Practice 

Corporate and business law

immigration law

real estate

 

  • Representation of Buyers and Sellers in real estate transactions 
  • Contracts

 

guardianship

Estate Planning

  • Wills and Powers of Attorney 
  • Establishment of Trusts (Revocable and Irrevocable) 
  • Special Needs Planning including Special Needs Trusts 
  • Estate and Trust administration, including Probate administration 

 Qualifications 

  • Partner, Maatuka Al-Heeti Emkes LLC 
  • University of Illinois College of Law, Urbana, IL, J.D. Cum Laude: 2007 
  • University of Illinois College of Communications, M.S.: 2006 
  • University of Illinois College of Communications, B.S. Magna Cum Laude: 2004 
  • Law journal: Elder Law Journal, notes editor and member: 2005 – 2007 
  • U.S. District Court Central District of Illinois: 2010 
  • Languages: Arabic, English
Shayla Maatuka — Champaign, IL — Maatuka Al-Heeti Emkes LLC, Attorneys at Law

kyle j. emkes

partner

Attorney Bar Number: 6303247

Kyle’s practice areas include simple to complex estate planning, farm and business succession planning: including wills, trusts and Special Needs Planning and the establishment of Special Needs Trusts and administration. Representation of buyers and sellers of in real estate transactions as well as sports law, agricultural law, and drainage law. He also handles business law, including LLC, S-Corp incorporations and partnerships, probate, and small estate administration.


Kyle earned a B.S. from the University of Illinois where he fulfilled his lifelong goal of competing for the Orange & Blue in both Cross County and Track & Field. After three years as an intern for Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, Kyle spent two years at Ave Maria School of Law in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and returned to the University of Illinois for his third year when he was offered the opportunity to return to the University of Illinois athletic department where he worked in the University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics compliance office, while also serving as an extern with the University of Illinois Office of University Counsel.

These unique experiences coupled with his dedication, work ethic and his competitive spirit are values his clients benefit from when working with Kyle. He joined the Illinois bar in 2010. He is active in several organizations including serving on the Champaign Chamber of Commerce Board, Thrivent Community Action Team Board, Sports Lawyers Association, Champaign County Bar Association, and Illinois Bar Association. Kyle remains thrilled to be a visiting instructor at his alma mater, the University of Illinois teaching Legal Aspects of Sport and has expanded his role also serving as an adjunct instructor at the University of Illinois Springfield lecturing on the subject of Sports Law. 

 Qualifications 

  • Ave Maria School of Law, Ann Arbor, MI 
  • University of Illinois College of Law, Champaign, IL, J.D.: 2008 
  • University of Illinois, Champaign, IL, B.S.: 2005 
  • Major: Leisure Studies and Sports Management 
  • Bar Admissions, Illinois: 2010 
  • U.S. District Court Central District of Illinois: 2010 
  • U of I Division of Intercollegiate Athletics, Intern: 2007 – 2009 
  • Champaign County Chamber of Commerce Board Member 2017-present 
  • U of I Office of University Counsel, Extern: 2007 – 2008 
  • Visiting Instructor of Legal Aspects of Sport, University of Illinois: 2011 – present 
  • Instructor of Introduction to Sports Law, University of Illinois Springfield Campus: 2016 – present 

MEMBERSHIPS AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

 

  • Illinois State Bar Association, Member – 2010 – present 
  • Champaign County Bar Association, Member – 2010 to present 

 

Areas of Practice 

Estate Planning

  • Wills and Powers of Attorney 
  • Establishment of  Trusts (Revocable and Irrevocable) 
  • Special Needs Planning including Special Needs Trusts 
  • Estate and Trust administration, including Probate administration 

Agricultural Law

  • Succession Planning 
  • LLC, corporate set up 
  • Drainage Law (Representation of Drainage Districts and Landowners) 
  • Drainage Law Litigation 

Real Estate Law

  • Representation of Buyers and Sellers in real estate transactions 
  • Drafting of Contracts and agreements 

Sports Law

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