Contributors

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Jonathan Merel

Jonathan Merel is an experienced attorney who advocates for his clients in all divorce and family law proceedings, including settlement negotiations and trials. Jonathan founded Merel Family Law in early 2009 after working for many years at another family law firm in Chicago. Through his hard work and unwavering dedication to his clients, Jonathan has quickly grown the firm to become one of the premier divorce and family law firms in the Chicagoland area.


Jonathan is seen as a thought leader in family law throughout the nation after appearances on the Today show, coverage by the Wall Street Journal and Crain’s Chicago Business. He is also a frequent guest on many top-rated podcasts. Over the years, he has built up a wealth of intimate knowledge of family law, and he relishes any opportunity to share it with those who need it.

https://merelfamilylaw.com/attorneys/jonathan-merel/

Guests

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Ilana Dunn

Ilana Dunn is a Millennial and Gen Z Dating Expert, Content Creator, and Host of Seeing Other People, a Spotify Top 50 Viral Podcast and one of Elite Daily’s “Podcasts You Need to be Listening to This Year.” After a two-year stint as Hinge's Lead Content Creator, Ilana created Seeing Other People to help daters all over the world feel less alone and more empowered in their dating lives. Ilana has been interviewed on over 80 podcasts, featured in The Washington Post, PopSugar, and The Independent, and has received nominations for The Webby Awards and The Shorty Awards.

https://www.ilanadunn.com/

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Melissa Caballero Dunn

To clients, Melissa Caballero Dunn is “the best” and a “rare” family attorney. To our firm, she is the engine that keeps us running a smooth operation. As Managing Partner, Merel Family Law relies on Melissa to know what’s around every corner. You can trust her to do the same for your case.


She is compassionate and articulate; dozens of 5-star reviews confirm her work representing clients in family law matters. Certified mediator, award-winning, and trained in collaborative divorce, she’s also appointed by judges to represent the interests of minor children in custody disputes. This year, she was named a member of the illustrious Forty Under 40 class of 2023 – a peer-reviewed selection of the finest young attorneys in Chicago.

https://merelfamilylaw.com/attorneys/melissa-caballero-dunn/

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