Agnieszka Zielinski Olechno

Agnes (Zielinski) Olechno combines her skill as a courtroom litigator, her experience as a child advocate, and her compassion for families in transiton to advocate for her clients and their families. Her experience in guiding couples going through the emotional strains of divorce and focusing on the negotiation process and the complex issues that need to be addressed have saved many couples and children a great deal of time, money, and emotional trauma.

As recipient of Loyola’s Civitas Child Law Fellowship and the Child and Family Law Certificate, Agnes received her law degree (J.D.) Cum Laude from Loyola University School of Law in 2013. While in law school, Agnes received a CALI Award for the highest grade in Loyola’s Civitas ChildLaw Clinic, the Public Interest Recognition Award, and Leadership and Service Recognition Award. In addition, she participated as Junior Editor for the Children’s Legal Rights Journal and as Coordinator for Law Related Education.

Throughout law school, Agnes sharpened her practice skills by serving as a Law Clerk for several family law firms and the Cook County State’s Attorney’s office. Agnes also developed her litigation skills as a student attorney for Loyola’s Civitas ChildLaw Clinic, including work on complex visitation matters as a child representative. Following her graduation from law school, she was awarded a postgraduate fellowship at the Domestic Violence Legal Clinic where she worked on behalf of victims and assisted them in creating a new life from their abusers.

Agnes is also fluent in Polish and prepared to provide legal services and referrals to Polish speaking clients.

Community Involvement
Volunteer Attorney, Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
Junior Board Member, Polish American Leadership Political Action Committee.