Molshree A. Sharma

Molshree A. Sharma is a distinguished family law attorney and partner at Arnoux Sharma Standeford, LLC, serving the Chicago, Illinois area. Known for her approachable yet assertive advocacy, Ms. Sharma focuses on helping clients navigate the complexities of divorce and post-divorce issues, particularly those involving significant financial considerations. 

Ms. Sharma collaborates closely with her clients to devise effective strategies for resolving their cases, often involving people who assist before and after the divorce process. She frequently works with business owners, professionals and high-net-worth individuals, managing cases that involve intricate financial assets such as real estate, investments, business valuations, taxes and retirement benefits.

As a fellow of the prestigious invitation-only International Academy of Family Lawyers, Ms. Sharma is widely respected in her field. She also has significant experience in international family law, having lectured globally and published extensively on the subject. She is adept at handling international judgments, protecting global incomes and assets, and managing multi-jurisdiction custody disputes, comprising Hague Convention cases.

Ms. Sharma's educational background includes a law degree from the Chicago-Kent College of Law – Illinois Institute of Technology. Her achievements have been recognized with multiple honors, such as Crain's Chicago Business’ Notable Women in Law 2024 and Notable Gen X Leaders in Law 2022, and the Chicago Volunteer Legal Services’ Distinguished Service Award in 2012. She has also been named a Leading Lawyer from 2013 through 2023.

In addition to her legal practice, Ms. Sharma is an active member of various professional organizations, such as The Economic Club of Chicago, the International Academy of Family Lawyers and several bar associations. She has organized conferences in India and Ethiopia, and has been a panelist and speaker at numerous international events, including the 26th Annual Family Law Conference in Cape Town and the International Society Of Family Law Antwerp World Conference.

Ms. Sharma has contributed to various publications, addressing topics such as international child custody, Hindu marriage and divorce, and the legal implications of cohabitation versus marriage. Her work has been featured in prestigious journals like the American Bar Association Journal and Family Lawyer Magazine. Fluent in Hindi and Urdu, she is a valuable asset to her diverse clientele and remains committed to providing exceptional legal representation in family law matters.