About Beth McCormack
Strategic judgment for complex divorce.
Beth McCormack is a nationally respected family-law strategist known for guiding high-net-worth clients through complex divorce matters with discretion, responsiveness, and calm command.
Her work is especially suited to matters involving significant assets, business interests, privacy concerns, children, and sophisticated family dynamics. Whether advising in negotiation, litigation, mediation, or collaborative processes, Beth brings the judgment to see the full picture and the experience to shape the right path forward.
A private-client approach to family law.
Beth’s practice is built on the understanding that no two families, and no two divorce matters, are the same. The right strategy depends on what the client wants to protect, who is affected, how the wealth is structured, and how much privacy the matter requires.
For clients with significant wealth or public-facing lives, divorce can involve more than legal decisions. It can affect children, businesses, family wealth, reputation, future planning, and the client’s sense of control. Beth brings a composed, strategic approach to these matters, helping clients make clear decisions in moments that are often emotionally and financially charged.
How Beth Thinks
The whole picture matters.
Beth’s strength is not limited to knowing the law. She helps clients see the whole matter clearly: the financial structure, the family dynamics, the children’s needs, the privacy concerns, and the decisions that will matter for years after the divorce is resolved.
She is direct, thoughtful, and measured. She knows when a matter requires firm advocacy, when it requires restraint, and when the most effective strategy is to think several steps ahead.
National Relevance
Experience that travels beyond geography.
Beth’s practice is rooted in Chicago, but the issues she handles are not confined to one market. High-net-worth divorce often involves assets, advisors, family members, business interests, and privacy concerns that cross state lines and professional disciplines.
Beth’s value lies in the level of judgment she brings to complexity. Her experience is especially relevant for clients and advisors seeking sophisticated family-law counsel for matters with financial, professional, and personal stakes.
Why Clients Trust Beth
Calm command when the stakes are high.
Clients often come to Beth at moments of uncertainty. They need to be heard, but they also need direction. Beth brings both. Her practice is grounded in responsiveness, empathy, and the responsibility to understand what each person needs in order to move forward.
In complex matters, that human understanding is paired with disciplined strategy. Beth helps clients make clear decisions, protect what matters, and move through the process with composure.
Selected recognition.
Beth’s work has been recognized consistently by peers and respected legal publications. That recognition reflects what clients and referral sources see in her practice: experience, preparation, judgment, and long-standing professional trust.
- Illinois Super Lawyers, Recognized Since 2005
- Best Lawyers in America, Recognized Since 2006
- Top 100: Illinois Super Lawyers
- Top 50: Women Illinois Super Lawyers
- Lawdragon 500 Leading U.S. Family Lawyers
- Crain’s Chicago Business Notable Women in Law
- Law Bulletin Media, Salute! Top 50 Women in Law
- Leading Lawyers Top 10 Family Law Lawyers in Illinois
- Chambers High Net Worth Family Law
- Doyles Guide, Leading Family, Matrimonial & Divorce Lawyers Chicago
Professional Leadership
A voice in the family-law profession.
Beth’s leadership extends beyond her client work. She writes, speaks, and presents on issues central to family law, dispute resolution, child-related matters, and the evolving needs of families in transition.
Her professional contributions reflect the same qualities clients see in her practice: clarity, preparation, empathy, and a commitment to improving how complex family-law matters are handled.
Leadership and service
Board of Directors, Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, including the Continuing Education and Scholarship Committees
Past President, Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, Illinois Chapter
Collaborative Law Fellow, Collaborative Divorce Illinois
Chair, Advisory Council, Rainbows for All Children
Co-author with Carolyn Wilkes Kaas, “The Evolving Role of Lawyers in Family Dispute Resolution,” Family Dispute Resolution: Process and Practice, Oxford University Press, 2024
Begin the conversation with Beth’s office.
If Beth’s approach fits what you are facing, her office can arrange a confidential first conversation and help you understand the next step.
Contacting Beth’s office does not create an attorney-client relationship. Representation is subject to conflicts checks and formal engagement procedures.