We strive to keep you out of the courtroom but won’t hesitate to fiercely advocate for you in one when necessary.
Molly Haunty’s practice involves all aspects of family law, with a focus on complex financial litigation. She is also well-versed in the preparation of premarital and postmarital agreements.
Molly has significant experience in both litigation and alternative dispute resolution in divorce and post-divorce matters. Additionally, Molly represents clients with their assisted reproduction needs, including adoption, egg/sperm donation contracts, gestational surrogacy contracts and contracts governing the disposition of embryos.
Prior to joining Berger Schatz, Molly worked on a John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation grant representing indigent youth with the Bluhm Legal Clinic, Children and Family Justice Center at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law (her alma mater).
While in law school, Molly held judicial externships with the Honorable Judge Marvin Aspen and the Honorable Magistrate Judge Morton Denlow, both of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
Approach
Molly works to identify the issues that are most important to her clients and present arguments in a well-reasoned, rationale manner. She is known for consensus building to efficiently resolve issues for her clients’ interests.
Reputation
Molly is recognized for her uncanny ability to ease the stress that her clients experience as they work through divorces, premarital agreements, property division and child custody issues. Her participation in philanthropic and community ventures is also important to her. Molly previously chaired the annual Wellness House Gala raising over $670,000 for the Wellness House of Hinsdale’s programs supporting those impacted by cancer; now she volunteers her time as Vice Chairman of the organization’s Board of Directors.
Professional Recognition
- The Best Lawyers in America®, 2024 – Present
- Family Law
- Family Law Mediation
- Illinois Super Lawyers, 2022 – Present
- Illinois Rising Stars, 2016 – 2020
- Leading Lawyers Network, Emerging Lawyer, 2015 – Present
- Crain’s Chicago Business Notable Women in Law, 2022
- Law Bulletin Media’s 40 Under Forty, 2018
Publications & Presentations
- “Co-parenting Success Is Achievable After Divorce – Here’s How,“ 2024
- “Premier Lawyers,” Hinsdale Living Magazine, 2024
- “Should You Consider a Postnup?,” 2024
- “Can We Represent People We Know,” 2022
- “What the Pandemic Taught me About Being a Working Mom,” 2020
Community Involvement
- Hinsdale Wellness House Board of Directors, 2021 – Present
- Hinsdale Historical Society Women’s Board, 2013 – Present
Contact
mhaunty@bergerschatz.comdownload vCard
Education
Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, J.D. 2010
Northwestern University, Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences, B.A., 2007
Bar Admissions
Illinois
New York
United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Professional Memberships
Illinois Bar Association