Appearances
Conversations and panels where Katy talks about the actual work: trying cases, representing clients, and demystifying family law for the people living through it.
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The 1958 Lawyer
Family Law, Mediation, and the Business of Divorce
Katy joins host Ron Bockstahler to discuss mediation versus litigation, why prenups are not just for the ultra-wealthy, and how family law operates beyond the legal technicalities.
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Justia Webinars
Trial Prep Power Hour: Essential Tools for Family Law Attorneys
A CLE webinar where Katy walks family law attorneys through her playbook for trial preparation, from case strategy and witness prep to the practical tools she leans on in complex matters. Recorded live for Justia Webinars.
Watch WebinarRewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons
Law, Leadership, and Late Motherhood
A candid conversation with Dr. Gertrude Lyons about nonlinear career paths, fertility challenges, and parenting, and how authenticity and real-world experience shape leadership and motherhood.
The Free Lawyer with Gary Miles
How Emotional Intelligence Transforms a Law Practice
Katy joins host Gary Miles to discuss her journey from public relations to equity partner, the role of emotional intelligence in family law, effective communication with clients, and a leadership philosophy rooted in humility and teamwork.
The Success Partner Podcast with Daya Naef
The Art of Storytelling in Family Law
Katy joins host Daya Naef to talk about building a clear narrative for a judge, opposing counsel, and the client, her path from public relations into law, and the less common matters that come her way, including grandparent visitation, assisted reproductive technology, and adult adoption.
Watch EpisodeOff the Fence with Karen Covy
Can Pre and Post Nups Make Stronger Marriages?
Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements have a reputation for being unromantic. Katy and host Karen Covy work through what these agreements can and cannot address, the financial disclosure they require, how they have to be executed to hold up, and when a postnup gives a couple already under strain a way forward.
Beyond the Bar Podcast
From PR to Family Law: How to Pivot Your Career and Find Success
Katy shares her unconventional path from public relations into family law, the lessons that carried over, and what it takes to build a thriving practice from scratch.
Watch EpisodeInside BS Show with Dave Lorenzo
How to Become a Great Divorce Lawyer
A frank conversation about what separates good divorce attorneys from great ones, the role of empathy in high-stakes negotiations, and building a reputation that speaks for itself.
Watch EpisodeMomLifeTV
Overcoming Life's Challenges: Divorce, Family Law, Trusts & Estates
Katy discusses the emotional and legal realities families face during divorce, the importance of planning ahead, and how the right attorney can make a lasting difference.
Watch EpisodeImpact Makers Radio
Divorcing with Dignity: Expert Insights from Katy Mickelson
Katy explores how to navigate divorce with grace and strategy, why dignity matters throughout the process, and what clients should expect from their legal team.
Watch EpisodeReMARKable Radio on WCKG
Inside a Chicago Family Law Practice
A studio conversation on Chicago radio about how Katy approaches her cases, the range of matters she handles, from dissolution and paternity to prenuptial agreements and domestic violence, and her work with the Women's Bar Association of Illinois.
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Recognized by Best Lawyers
Most Notable Women Attorneys
Super Lawyers Selection
500 Leading U.S. Family Lawyers
Leading Lawyers Magazine
Avvo Rating 10.0
Articles by Katy
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10 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Divorce Attorney in Illinois
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