Staff
Heather Anderson, MSW, LSWSocial Worker630-426-0196 |
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Heather is a social worker with 7+ years of social service experience. She graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a Master of Social Work in May 2017. Heather has a type-73 school social work license, and is a licensed social worker in the state of Illinois. Heather specializes in working with children, adolescents, and their families. In her free time, Heather spends time with her two rescue dogs, Percie and Lucy. |
Gel TraubBusiness Operations Manager630-426-0196 |
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With years of experience as the firm’s bookkeeper, Gel became the Business Operations Manager in 2018. In 2021, she graduated with her MBA from Aurora University. Gel strives for efficiency through innovation - to further the firm’s dedication to the client experience and to providing a positive and motivating work environment. Outside work, she likes to spend her time exploring new places and loving her two rescue pups. |
Alexis GonzalezParalegal Manager630-426-0196 |
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Alexis is the Paralegal Manager and joined A. Traub & Associates in June 2015. As the Paralegal Manager, Alexis is responsible for training new paralegals that join the team, assisting with case management and monitoring their workloads, being accessible to answer questions and developing and implementing solutions in order to best assist clients and attorneys. Alexis specializes in family law, adoption, guardianship and estate administration matters. Alexis enjoys traveling and spending time with her son, husband and dog Thor. |
Julaine DeMonteParalegal630-426-0196 |
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Julaine DeMonte is a Paralegal for A. Traub & Associates. She has 37 years of experience in family law, and she has served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) in DuPage County. Since 2005, she has performed a wide variety of legal duties for our firm, including drafting motions and pleadings, assisting clients with the preparation of their Financial Affidavits and drafting estate planning documents. She has two daughters, one of whom is a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D); and the other is a Fire Department Paramedic-in-Charge with the City of Chicago, in addition to having her BSN Degree. |
Cathy KillebrewParalegal630-426-0196 |
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Cathy Killebrew is a Paralegal, serving at A. Traub & Associates since February 2014, having started her career in 1989. Over the span of her career, Cathy has had experience in many different areas of law, with her current focus primarily on family law and real estate. Her legal duties include court and office scheduling; drafting motions, pleadings, and correspondence; performing research; filing documents electronically; and assisting clients with preparation. Cathy, her husband, and her daughter live in St. Charles. |
David BogaczParalegal630-426-0196 |
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David is a Paralegal and joined A. Traub & Associates in June of 2022. He attended Illinois State University where he obtained a Bachelor of Science, Majoring in Criminal Justice, and Minoring in Legal Studies while also obtaining a Paralegal Certificate. He is a first-generation College graduate who speaks fluent polish. David performs a variety of legal duties including office and court scheduling, drafting of pleadings, notices and correspondence, electronic filing, and preparing files for court. In his free time he enjoys cooking and spending time with family and friends. |
Erika KeirseParalegal630-426-0196 |
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Erika attended Lewis University where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts, Majoring in Criminal Justice, and Minoring in Sociology. While working as a Legal Secretary, she obtained a Paralegal Certificate from Loyola University Chicago. This inspired her to pursue a new career as a Paralegal in the Estates Practice Group at ATA. In her free time, she is an avid pickleball player and loves listening to true crime podcasts. |
Heather HoltzLegal Assistant630-426-0196 |
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Heather is a 2021 addition to the A. Traub & Associates team bringing 8 years of customer service experience. Heather assists with new client intake, schedules appointments, and performs a variety of office responsibilities. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Roosevelt University in 2009. In her free time, Heather enjoys spending time with her two boys, family & friends, and pets. |
Ashley StannardJunior Legal Assistant630-426-0196 |
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Ashley Stannard joined A. Traub & Associates as a Junior Legal Assistant in September of 2023. With a background spanning over five years in the fast-paced beauty retail industry, Ashley made the strategic decision to further her education. Currently, she is enrolled in her final year of the esteemed Paralegal Studies program at the College of DuPage. Outside of her professional work, Ashley channels her passion for cooking and exploring the diverse food culture around the Chicagoland area. In addition to her legal pursuits, Ashley dedicates her time to serving as a vocal director for her local church and as a background singer for various gospel recording artists. |
Luz AguilarBilling Coordinator630-426-0196 |
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Since 2016, Luz has been at A. Traub & Associates pitching in in any way necessary. Luz assists with new client intake, schedules appointments, and acts as our in-house Spanish translator. Outside of the office, she enjoys spending time with family. |
Carol LandrethReceptionist630-426-0196 |
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Carol joined A. Traub & Associates in December 2021. After spending 15 years in the retail industry, she decided it was time for a change. Carol enjoys being the face of the office and greeting clients. She excels at making everyone’s day a little brighter. In her spare time, she enjoys watching football and hanging out with her friends and family. |
Katie BennettIntake Coordinator630-426-0196 |
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Katie is our intake coordinator and started at A. Traub & Associates in July of 2024. After spending many years in the mortgage industry, she decided to pursue a career in the legal field. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her family, lazy days watching scary movies and hanging out with her son. |
Faye KochReceptionist630-426-0196 |
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Faye joined A. Traub & Associates in July 2024. Faye attended the University of Illinois at Chicago, earning her bachelor's degree in history and classical studies in 2021. After working nearly two years at a bakeshop, she was ready for a change of pace and a new career path. When not at work, Faye loves immersing herself in live music and visiting museums. She cherishes quality time with loved ones, including her cat, Minmo. |
Kirsten CoorOffice Administrator630-426-0196 |
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Kirsten joined A. Traub & Associates in October of 2022. She graduated from Elgin Community College in June of 2014 with an associate of arts degree and started her career in retail management. After 10 plus years in the retail industry, she was ready to follow a new career path. Kirsten enjoys greeting clients and helping with all of the day-to-day office operations. In her free time, she enjoys hiking with her rescue dog, Eddie, traveling, and spending time with her loved ones. |
Betsy SorianoOffice Administrator630-426-0196 |
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Betsy joined A. Traub & Associates as a part-time Receptionist in 2019 while working towards her Associate’s in Paralegal Studies from College of DuPage. After graduating in 2023, she explored working in different practice areas before ultimately returning to A. Traub & Associates in 2024 where she now works full-time as an Office Administrator, using her institutional A. Traub knowledge and insight gained from other firms to help A. Traub & Associates run smoothly. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her friends and family. |