Sterk Family Law Group, P.C. Welcomes Law Clerk Jessica L. Weaver

Introducing Jessica L. Weaver 

Sterk Family Law Group. P.C. has expanded their family of professionals with the addition of Law Clerk Jessica L. Weaver.

Jessica L. Weaver is a Law Clerk at Sterk Family Law Group and supports the attorneys and legal team through legal research, case preparation, document review, and day-to-day case support.

Jessica is currently working towards her Juris Doctor at DePaul University College of Law.

Through her role at the firm, she is gaining hands-on experience while expanding her knowledge of family law and estate planning. 

Get to Know Jessica L. Weaver

Why did you choose to work in Family Law?

Honestly, I started law school not really knowing what area of law I wanted to practice; I just knew I wanted to do something to help people. After I completed my third semester of law school, I had a small existential crisis because I still wasn’t sure what area of law I wanted to go into after graduation. I decided to take two family law classes the following semester, and I realized that this was exactly what I had been looking for. Family law is a great way to help people at very significant points in their lives, and I look forward to learning more about how to provide support during these times.  

How do you get away from stress and separate your work from your home life?

I’m not always the best at this, but I try to be very intentional about having a “hard stop” time when I’m studying or doing work. There have been times when I’m hyper-focused on a task and am not looking at the time, and before I know it, it’s 11 PM, and I need to be in bed. After the twentieth or so time of that happening, I decided to set an alarm to mark a “hard stop” time, and after that time, I am no longer allowed to be on my computer to do any more work. I still sometimes just keep going and ignore the alarm, but I’ve definitely gotten better!

Who is your hero?

My sister is definitely my hero. She’s seven years older than me and has been my biggest role model in life. She’s a psychologist who has her own practice now, and seeing her work so hard to achieve her goals has been a huge inspiration. 

What is your favorite quote?

My favorite quote is from C.S. Lewis – “There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind.” 

What do you do in your spare time?

I recently learned how to crochet, so I love doing that while I’m watching TV or YouTube videos. It’s a good way to decompress and shut my brain off so I’m not thinking about everything I need to get done. I also like to read any and all genres of fiction books!

What is your favorite holiday and why?

My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving! There’s great food, of course, but I also really enjoy that the theme of the holiday is “giving thanks.” It’s nice to have the reminder to slow down and be thankful for all of the good things in your life. 

If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?

I would definitely be a cat! They just get to laze around and nap or play all day, and that sounds like a great life!

Sterk Family Law Group, P.C., 11508 West 183rd Place NW, Orland Park, IL 60467, info@sterkfamilylaw.com,Phone: (815) 600-8950 • Fax: (815) 600-8519