Paloma Holloman, Esq., LL.M
Partner
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.
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The John Marshall Law School
Juris Doctor & Master of Laws in Estate PlanningDePaul 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
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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
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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