Dr. Rebecca Wallenfelsz

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Biography

Rebecca Wallenfelsz is a partner at Chapman and Cutler LLP and leads the firm’s Trusts and Estates Department. She has extensive experience representing individuals and institutions in estate planning and trust administration matters. Her expertise includes addressing fiduciary risk issues, tax matters, litigation related to trusts, and contested probate matters. In 2011, Rebecca was named to Law Bulletin Publishing Company’s ‘40 Illinois Attorneys to Watch’ list, recognizing outstanding lawyers in the field. In 2012, she was elected to the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, a prestigious organization for skilled and experienced lawyers in trusts and estates practice. By 2020, she was ranked by Chambers as a leading lawyer in Private Wealth Law in Illinois. Additionally, Rebecca serves as a member of the American Cancer Society Nationwide Gift Planning Advisor Council, and in 2023, she was named ACS National Professional Advisor of the Year. She is also the Pro Bono Partner at Chapman and Cutler, overseeing volunteer efforts of the firm’s attorneys.

Research Interests

Experience

Partner

— Present

Chapman and Cutler LLP • Chicago, IL

Leads the Trusts and Estates Department, focusing on estate planning, trust administration, and fiduciary issues.

Requirements for Northwestern Pritzker School of Law

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.76
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Application Checklist
  • LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS) Report
  • Personal Statement
  • One or more letters of recommendation (professional preferred)
  • Resume
  • Optional Online Video Interview
Specialization Notes

The Department of Law (JD program) accepts both LSAT and GRE scores. The JD is a full-time three-year program.