Molly E. Mackey
Senior Counsel
Community Association
Molly E. Mackey is senior counsel in the Community Association Group. She concentrates her practice in condominium and real estate law. Molly represents community associations in various aspects of litigation, including building code violations, collections, owner foreclosures and bankruptcies and claims of discrimination as well as counseling community associations on general governance issues.
Prior to joining Levenfeld Pearlstein, Molly practiced law at a large Chicago firm where she represented condominium and homeowners’ associations with their various legal needs. Molly also has extensive litigation and trial experience in both Cook and Lake Counties and started her career by representing insurance companies in a variety of capacities.
Additional Information
Education & Admissions
Education
- Chicago-Kent College of Law, J.D.
- University of Wisconsin-Madison, B.A.
Bar Admissions
- Illinois
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Memberships
- Chicago Bar Association – Subcommittee on Condominiums
- Lake County Bar Association
- Community Associations Institute
Q&A
What is the most interesting part of your job?
Meeting and working with different people all over the Chicagoland area.What’s your favorite way to spend your commuting time?
I usually spend my commute reading or listening to music. It’s a nice way to gear up for the work day or relax at the end of a day.If you could live anywhere, where would it be?
I would love to live in a warmer climate. Chicago winters are rough, but family, friends and work keep me here.
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