Practices

Education

Northwestern University School of Law, J.D., cum laude
University of Illinois Chicago, B.A., summa cum laude, Distinction in Psychology

Bar Admissions

Illinois

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Theresa L. "Terri" Brieske

Associate
Chicago
t: 312-578-6603

Terri L. Brieske concentrates her practice in the area of family law, specializing in complex dissolution proceedings, custody matters, child visitation issues and protective orders. Ms. Brieske also has extensive experience in general commercial litigation. She is active in the Women's Initiative of Holland & Knight, the American and Chicago Bar Associations, and participates in charitable activities, in particular the American Cancer Society. While attending Northwestern University School of Law, Ms. Brieske was active in representing indigent clients in domestic matters at the school's Bluhm Legal Clinic. Ms. Brieske routinely represents Pro Bono clients in a variety of matters, and has co-authored chapters for the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education

Professional Honors & Awards

  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Senior Articles Editor, The Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology
  • Pro Bono Champ, Holland & Knight, 2005, 2006 and 2007

Memberships

  • American Bar Association
  • Chicago Bar Association
  • American Cancer Society, Associate Board
  • Midwest Immigrant and Human Rights Center, Volunteer Attorney
  • American Bar Association Advisory Panel

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court for Northern Illinois