Ms. Alvarez received her undergraduate degree from DePaul University where she graduated Magna Cum Laude and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. After graduating, she externed for the Honorable Judge Jean M. Cocozza of the Domestic Relations Division of Cook County. Thereafter, Ms. Alvarez attended DePaul University College of Law where she made the Dean’s List and was actively involved in the family law community, serving as the President of the Child and Family Law Association. In addition to her law degree, Ms. Alvarez also earned a certificate in family law. Prior to her admission to the Illinois Bar, Ms. Alvarez began her career as a law clerk at Beermann LLP and continues on as an Associate.