Attorney Joyce Jezeer
Joyce originates from the Netherlands, where she started her career as an IT Auditor before entering the law profession as a local government lawyer and mediator in the Hague area of the Netherlands. After emigrating to the United States, she continued her law career at a prestigious Chicago law firm specializing in local government law. Joyce has over 15 years of legal experience as a transactional lawyer, litigator, and mediator. Joyce takes pride in her work and is goal-oriented, which makes her a valuable asset to First Response Family Law. As a widow, Joyce knows how unexpected and personal changes can have a significant impact on a person’s life. Joyce’s ability to relate to her clients allows her to be a fierce advocate for her clients. This allows her clients to know the life changes they are going through, relating to their family matters, are dealt with in a transparent client-focused approach.
Joyce earned her LL.M from Leiden University, one of Europe’s oldest and leading universities.
EDUCATION
Leiden School of Applied Sciences (the Netherlands)
- 2012
- Associate degree in Mediation
Leiden University (the Netherlands)
- 2006
- LL.M in Civil Law and Corporate Law
BAR ADMISSION
- Illinois 2019
PRO BONO ACTIVITIES
- ABA Free Legal Answers, 2020 – present
- Chicago Volunteer Legal Services, 2019 – present
LANGUAGES
- English
- Dutch
- German
- French
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
- American Bar Association, Member
- Chicago Bar Association, Member
- Women Everywhere, Partners in Service, Volunteer