Paloma Holloman, Esq., LL.M

Partner

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Family is defined by the heart, not just a tree.

Paloma Holloman is an Illinois attorney dedicated to helping families protect their legacies through specialized estate planning and administration. Driven by a lifelong passion for helping others achieve their goals, Paloma understands the value of hard work—not only through her own journey but by witnessing the dedication of her family and friends. She finds true purpose in estate planning because it allows her to help clients preserve and maximize the rewards of their own success.

Paloma’s practice is built on the belief that "family" is defined by the heart, not just a tree. Whether working with traditional structures or chosen families, she takes pride in helping clients protect the people who matter most to them, regardless of background or composition.

Paloma is the first attorney in her large, Trinidadian family. She was born and raised in Illinois and remains deeply rooted in her Illinois community. Her commitment to service began at DePaul, supporting causes ranging from civil rights to child protection, and continued through law school, where she interned at the Domestic Violence Clinic. These experiences have shaped her ability to serve individuals from all walks of life with genuine empathy and connection.

As an active member of the Illinois State and DuPage County Bar Associations, Paloma is passionate about giving back to the legal community. When she isn't in the office, she enjoys interior decorating, catching up on "binge-worthy" TV, and spending quality time with her husband and children.

  • The John Marshall Law School
    Juris Doctor & Master of Laws in Estate Planning

    DePaul University
    B.A., Political Science, Minor in Community Service Studies

    • Illinois State Bar Association, Young Lawyer of the Year - Outside Cook County 2025

    • Super Lawyers, Rising Stars 2026

    • Super Lawyers, Rising Stars 2025

    • Super Lawyers, Rising Stars 2024

    • Super Lawyers, Rising Stars 2023

  • The Interplay of Prenuptial Agreements and Estate Planning: Ethical and Post-Mortem Consequences, DCBA Brief - January 2026

    Overlooked but Inevitable: Thoroughly Planning for the Disposition of Remains, DCBA Brief - August 2025

  • Illinois State Bar Association, Member

    • Diversity Leadership Council, 2023-Present

    • Assembly, 2022-Present

    • Standing Committee on Women & the Law, Member, 2021-2025

      • International Women’s Day, Co-Chair, 2022-2023

    • Standing Committee on Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, Member, 2021-Present

      • Legislation Sub-Committee, Co-Chair, 2021-2022

      • Secretary, 2024-2025

      • Vice-Chair 2025-Present

    • DuPage County Bar Association, Member

      • Elder Law Section

        • Vice Chair, 2023-2024

        • Chair 2024-2025

      • Judicial Evaluations Committee, 2022-Present

      • Editorial Board Member, 2024-Present

    • Fox Valley Estate Planning Council, Member

    • Pro Bono Network, Volunteer Attorney

    • DePaul University Alumni Sharing Knowledge Network, Mentor