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The law is like a roadmap. It sets a course and direction, allowing for people and businesses to navigate through the various options. The options are the details. Being organized and getting the details right are essential in any legal matter.

Phone: (312) 827-2656
Email: kbyrd@madonia.com

Katie Milne, Office Manager

Katie Milne (nee Byrd) has varied responsibilities in supporting the firm at Anthony J. Madonia & Associates, Ltd. From research and information gathering, court filings and client document confirmation to drafting estate planning documents and ensuring that client assets are appropriately funded into their trusts, she ensures that details have been addressed and timelines have been met.

In addition, she runs the office with efficiency and grace. Milne manages the day-to-day needs of keeping the firm running. This includes supervising and monitoring the work of administrative staff, processing payroll and invoices as well as managing office budgets. She is crucial to implementing and maintaining procedures/office administrative systems, recruiting and filling open positions, and organizing the induction program for new employees. She also is a major component of the tax team and ensures prompt and secure communications with clients and the tax team.

Traditionally, a paralegal/office manager is a professional who oversees the operations of a law office. Their duties include distributing cases to paralegals, training new staff, scheduling attorney and client meetings, and conducting legal research. They also prepare and file legal documents, handle legal correspondence, and manage office equipment inventories. This role requires strong leadership, management, and decision-making skills, as well as thorough knowledge of the legal field. A paralegal/office manager may also oversee personnel decisions, prepare mediation transcripts and arbitration decisions, and maintain attorney schedules.

Married in 2021, Katie is enjoying life with her husband, Jeffrey. She and her husband have two beautiful daughters, Emersyn and Avery. While she has retired from her role as teacher and choreographer at Le Ballet Petit, she still attends many of their performances especially the ones featuring former students.