Our Team

Scott Pelletier Joins Stern Perkoski Mendez
We’re excited to announce that Scott Pelletier, divorce and family law attorney, has joined the Stern Perkoski Mendez team in August/September 2023. After starting his career in finance, Scott decided to follow his passion and pursue a law degree. It was during his pivotal externship with the Health Justice Project…
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Shay Formanek Joins Stern Perkoski Mendez as Partner
We’re excited to announce that Shay Formanek, divorce and family law attorney, joined Stern Perkoski Mendez as partner this summer. Shay has more than a decade of experience ardently representing clients, and she’s known for her strategic approach inside and outside of the courtroom. Shay’s knowledge and skills span a…
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Evan Compton Celebrates Five Years at Stern Perkoski Mendez
For five years, Evan Compton has been an invaluable member of our team. With an exclusive focus on divorce and family law, Evan helps dozens of individuals who are experiencing divorce reach optimal resolutions—and always with compassion. Evan was also named a Super Lawyer Rising Star for the second year…
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Joshua E. Stern Speaks to Yahoo Life on State-Mandated Parenting Classes
At Stern Perkoski Mendez, we believe that nothing is more important than protecting your children during divorce. Most people agree with us—which is why 16 states, including Illinois, require a parenting class for all divorcing parents. But state-mandated classes aren’t the best nor only way to support your children. Principal…
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Super Lawyers® Recognizes Joshua E. Stern, Amy Silberstein and Evan Compton
Stern Perkoski Mendez is excited to share that three of our divorce and family law attorneys, Joshua E. Stern, Amy Silberstein and Evan Compton have been recognized as 2023 Super Lawyers. Amy and Evan were both named Super Lawyers Rising Stars, which honors attorneys younger than 40 years old, for…
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