Meet Our Team
From routine to complex cases, we work to achieve security for children, families, and the individuals and businesses we serve.
Lynn Bodi
Attorney/Shareholder
Lynn is one of the founders of The Law Center for Children & Families. She is an entrepreneur, creative litigator, and strategist who devotes her skills to protecting the rights of children. She believes the law should provide solutions, not roadblocks.
Nancy Winter
Attorney/Shareholder
Nancy brings an accounting background to the practice of law, allowing her to counsel her clients regarding their legal needs with an eye toward tax planning. Nancy takes great pride in building and maintaining strong client relationships, based on service and trust.
Emily Dudak Leiter
Attorney/Shareholder
Emily is a persistent and compassionate advocate for our clients. She strives to be creative and pragmatic in her work on behalf of children and families. She has a special interest in helping immigrant children and LGBTQ+ families.
Sara Vanden Brook
Attorney/Shareholder
Sara has long been a strong advocate for children. Before attending law school, she was a case manager for the Bureau of Milwaukee Child Welfare. Now she is an experienced family law attorney, recognized by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in 2017, 2019, 2020, and 2021.
Kristi Baker
Attorney
Throughout her life, first as a volunteer, volunteer coordinator, and foster parent, and now as an attorney, Kristi has advocated for children in challenging circumstances. She is now recognized by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star, in 2020, 2021, and 2022, for that advocacy as a lawyer.
Cedric Kostelyna
Attorney
Cedric brings a background in education to his legal practice. His teaching experience allows him to understand the unique needs of diverse families and individuals. His previous role at a nationwide family law firm provided him with the skills to guide families towards collaborative solutions, and when necessary, to litigate aggressively.
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