Associate Attorneys

Jennifer L. Zang

Associate Attorney

Attorney Bar Number: 6322892

Jennifer L. Zang focuses her practice on family law, workers’ compensation, employment law, and litigation. She graduated from the University of Illinois College of Law in 2015 and is licensed by both the Illinois Bar Association and the American Bar Association.

During law school, Jennifer was involved with the Illinois Innocence Project, advocating for individuals wrongfully incarcerated and gaining experience in the Frederick Green Moot Court Competition and the Family Advocacy Clinic. Prior to law school, she earned her bachelor’s degree from Illinois State University in 2010 and worked as a title searcher, recognized as a top producer by Attorney’s Title and Guaranty Fund Inc. Jennifer also holds a certificate in paralegal studies from Illinois State University and has 14 years of experience as a legal assistant, which fosters her dedication to the legal profession.

Jennifer actively engages in community service, particularly supporting mental health awareness and animal rescue efforts. She founded the Champaign-Urbana Lost Dog page to aid in reuniting lost dogs with their owners.

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Bar Admissions and Areas of Practice

Illinois State Bar Association, 2016
American Bar Association, 2016
Litigation
Employment Law
Workers’ Compensation
Family Law

Organizations and Education

Heartland Community College, A.A.: 2004

Red Tassel Mortar Board Society

Pi Sigma Alpha

Lambda Epsilon Chi

Golden Key

Phi Theta Kappa

University of Illinois College of Law, Champaign, IL, J.D.: 2015

Illinois State University, Normal, IL, B.S.: 2010

Major: Politics and Government

Minor: Legal Studies

Certificate of Paralegal Studies

Jeffrey B. Friedman

Associate Attorney

Attorney Bar Number: 6335890

Jeffrey B. Friedman focuses his practice on family law, litigation, and employment law, specializing in international divorce, child custody, interstate jurisdictional issues, and Hague convention matters. He earned his J.D. from the University of Illinois College of Law in 2020 and holds licenses with the Illinois Bar Association and Champaign County Bar Association.

During law school, Jeffrey clerked for Judges Randall Rosenbaum and Anna Benjamin at the 6th Circuit Family Court and gained experience at the Child Support Enforcement Unit of the Champaign States Attorney’s Office. He also contributed to the Veterans Legal Clinic, aiding veterans in international child custody disputes.

Before attending law school, Jeffrey taught Social Studies in Boston and New York, English in Japan for nearly six years, and lectured on American Studies and International Education Policy at the University of Illinois. He managed operations at the Center for African Studies (CAS) and Center for East Asian and Pacific Studies (CEAPS), and directed international teacher exchange programs on behalf of the U.S. Dept. of State.

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EDUCATION, ORGANIZATIONS, AWARDS, CERTIFICATIONS, PUBLICATIONS

University of Illinois College of Law, Champaign, IL; JD, Cum Laude Ave – 2020
New York University, New York, NY; PhD in International Education – 2013
Columbia University, New York, NY; MA in American Studies – 2003
Brandies University, Waltham, MA; BA in American Studies & Psychology w/Minor in Education, Cum Laude – 2000
CALI Award for Excellence – Family Law Practice Class
Permanent N.Y. Teaching Certification- Secondary School Social Studies 7 – 12
Psi Chi National Psychology Honor Society

BAR ADMISSIONS AND PRACTICE AREAS

Education Law

Illinois State Bar Association 2021

Champaign County Bar Association 2021

Family Law

Litigation

Employment Law

Wurood “Rosie” Dawoud

Associate Attorney

Attorney Bar Number: 6345323

Rosie specializes in estate planning, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and special needs planning, along with estate and trust administration. She also handles real estate transactions and practices corporate and business law, focusing on LLCs, S-Corp incorporations, and partnerships.

She graduated cum laude from the University of Illinois College of Law, where she earned her J.D. after completing her B.S. in Legal Studies with Honors and Capital Honors at the University of Illinois, Springfield. Rosie’s early career at Maatuka Al-Heeti Emkes involved real estate transactions, estate planning, and mentoring law clerks and interns. Her clients benefit from her meticulous approach, dedication, and deep understanding of their legal needs, ensuring tailored solutions that prioritize long-term interests.

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Organizations, Awards, and Education

Sigma Sigma Sigma National Sorority
Phi Alpha Delta, Fraternity International
CALI Award for Excellence in Real Estate Transactions
CALI Award for Excellence in Advanced Legal Writing: Appellate Advocacy
University of Illinois College of Law, Champaign, IL, J.D.: 2023 – Cum Laude
University of Illinois, Springfield, IL, B.S.: 2020 – Honors and Capital Honors
Major: Legal Studies
Minor: Political Science and Philosophy

Bar Admissions and Areas of Practice

Corporate and Business Law

Illinois State Bar Association, 2023

Estate Planning

Probate and Trust Administration

Real Estate Transactions