Staff

Marie Olander joined IFMK Law from OKGC Law. She began at OKGC as a paralegal intern while completing her Paralegal Certificate and later joined the staff as a litigation paralegal. Marie primarily supports the defense litigation practices in the Northbrook office.

Before entering the legal field, Marie began her career in the public accounting industry, focusing on tax compliance and tax advisory services for individuals, trusts, and pass-through entities. She is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in Illinois.

In her free time, Marie enjoys cooking, reading, and solving Sudoku puzzles.

AREAS OF FOCUS

• Civil Rights Litigation
• General Tort and Civil Litigation
• Governmental/Public Entities Law and Litigation
• Jail and Corrections Litigation
• Law Enforcement and Public Safety Defense
• Municipal Liability Defense

EDUCATION

• College of Lake County, Certificate in Paralegal Studies, 2022
  • Legal Studies Honors Graduate
• Loyola University Chicago, Bachelor of Bus. Administration, Accounting, 2015
  • Magna Cum Laude with Honors
  • Presidential Achievement Scholar

CERTIFICATIONS

• Licensed Certified Public Accountant in the State of Illinois
• Core Registered Paralegal, National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc.