Chicago-based SmithAmundsen has hired Elizabeth Garlovsky to join its Waukegan, Illinois office as a partner focusing on clients in the estate planning and wealth transfer and preservation arenas. 

Ms Garlovsky joins from JPMorgan Private Wealth Management, where she was a wealth advisor

“We are very excited to have Lizzy join the firm,” said Larry Schechtman, managing partner. “She will be an extremely valuable resource and help serve a growing area of need for our clients.”

SmithAmundsen has more than 120 attorneys with offices in Chicago; Rockford, St Charles, Waukegan and Woodstock, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin.