About Us

Advancing education, preserving legal history, supporting it's members in need, and strengthening justice throughout our community.

About the Will County Bar Foundation: Mission, Purpose & Eligibility Criteria

The Will County Bar Foundation was established in November of 2024 through a generous donation from the Will County Bar Association.

The Purpose of the Will County Bar Foundation shall be to:

(a) Support and provide educational outreach and scholarships to the bar and public;

(b) Acquire and preserve items of artistic and historic significance related to the Will County legal community;

(c) Assist qualifying members of the Will County Bar Association community during times of need;

(d) Provide support to charitable community endeavors identified by the Foundation in collaboration with the Will County Bar Association;

(e) Support access to justice, especially for those with limited means, through support for legal aid non-profit organizations and others providing
assistance to self-represented litigants;

(f) Foster and maintain the honor and integrity of the profession of law; and,

(g) Maintain and support the administration of justice.

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Will County Bar Foundation Officers

Kristine Honiotes

Kristine Honiotes

President

58 N. Chicago St. 7th Floor
Joliet, IL 60441
Ph: 815-409-7833
honioteslaw.com

Mikal Stole

Mikal Stole

Secretary

116 N Chicago St.
Joliet, IL 60432
Ph: 800-568-2267
rj-law.com

Charlene Recio

Charlene Recio

Treasurer

57 N. Ottawa St.
Joliet, IL 60432
Ph: 815-727-8453
willcountysao.com

Britt Florin

Britt Florin

Director

57 N. Ottawa St.
Joliet, IL 60432
Ph: 815-727-8453
willcountysao.com

Patty Kalkanis

Patty Kalkanis

Director

81 N. Ottawa St.
Joliet, IL 60432
Ph: 815-723-4400
wewinforyou.com

Hon. Michael Powers

Hon. Michael Powers

Director

Retired

Hon. Marzell Richardson

Hon. Marzell Richardson

Director

Retired

Christian Spesia

Christian Spesia

Director

1415 Black Road
Joliet, IL 60435
Phone: (815) 726-4311
spesia-taylor.com

Bryan Wellner

Bryan Wellner

Director

822 Infantry Drive, Suite 100
Joliet, Illinois 60435
815-730-9500
msclawfirm.com

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