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Erika N. Wyatt is a Lecturer in Law at the University of Chicago Law School. She is a partner at Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP, where she exclusively practices family law. Wyatt is well-known for her advocacy for marriage equality and made headlines in 2011 when she settled a civil union dissolution case in Sangamon County, Illinois. Prior to her current role, she had several years of experience in commercial litigation. Wyatt holds a Bachelor’s degree with high honors from the University of Illinois and earned her J.D. from the University of Chicago Law School in 2002, where she won the Mandel Award for her clinical work. She is passionate about animal law and welfare, having competed in horse shows and being actively involved in dog fancy. In 2009, she served on the Illinois Joint Congressional Task Force to propose comprehensive changes to the Animal Welfare and Humane Care for Animals acts. Wyatt was instrumental in drafting the Illinois Herptiles-Herps Act, which positions Illinois as a leader in specific legislation concerning reptiles and amphibians. She has previously served as Chair of the DuPage County Animal Law Committee and is a member and officer of the Illinois State Bar Association Animal Law Section and multiple kennel clubs.
University of Chicago Law School • Chicago, IL
Lecturer in Law with focus on family law.
Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP • Chicago, IL
Exclusively practices family law.
The LLM program is designed for lawyers trained outside the United States to gain an understanding of the American legal system.