Anne MacIver

lawyer, Mediator, and Consultant

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Anne MacIver is an Illinois attorney, entrepreneur, and mediator with 25+ years of advocacy, negotiation, writing, communications, and strategic advising at a high level among various industries.

A former practicing litigator at one of the world's leading law firms, in-house counsel at a Big Five accounting firm, award-winning screenwriter, communications director for non-profit organizations, cross-partisan political strategist, and travel and business writer, Anne serves her personal clients with keen strategic insights, uncommon versatility, and a unique combination of outside-the-box thinking, compassion, and expertise. Today, she is a family and divorce mediator, a selectively practicing lawyer, and a private consultant for individuals with specialized needs who are referred to her via word of mouth.

In particular, Anne welcomes clients from unique and varied backgrounds, and invites you to share your cultural upbringing and challenges with her in a frank and educational way. She has an international background, a fondness for languages, and an appreciation for families from all corners of the globe.

Anne holds an A.B. with Honors from Princeton University and a J.D., cum laude, from The University of Michigan Law School. She is a Northwestern University-trained Association of Conflict Resolution divorce mediator and a member of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, the IAPO International Association of Professional Divorce Coaches, the American Bar Association, and the Illinois State Bar Association. She resides with her family in greater Chicago.

  • Work
    • R.I.S.E. Mediation
  • Education
    • Princeton University
    • The University of Michigan Law School
    • Northwestern Univ. School of Professional Studies
What clients say about me
Annie is the the best advocate you could possibly ask for. Not only is she brilliant, compassionate and loyal, she helps with literally EVERY ASPECT of the dreaded divorce process. Annie fully understands how this process impacts each part of your life and knows how best to manage, prepare and mitigate the negative so that you come out the other side in the most beneficial, evolved and empowered way possible. Annie provides the best support you can have when navigating your divorce.
Lisa (last name withheld), California
The moment I started working with Annie, was the first time I truly experienced hope in my situation. She knows what she's doing...and even makes me laugh when there really isn't anything to laugh about. Because of her, I feel that I can start breathing again. Her diligence, knowledge (she's extremely smart), and passion have lit that fire underneath me to keep going.... Knowing that someone genuinely has your back...is truly the best feeling and a hard one to come by.
Ash (last name withheld), Illinois
I can’t imagine having made it to the other side without Annie on my side. Not only is she smart, strategic and savvy, but she listens and she hears and that makes all the difference. She is a meticulous problem solver and a formidable advocate. There is no situation too complicated or difficult that she cannot guide you through effectively. And the best part is that somehow she manages to do it all while making you laugh when all you may want to do is cry. She is the absolute best.
Astrid (last name withheld), California
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