Powerlist – Ksenija Kokanovic – Ivanovic Law Offices

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Growing up in the former Yugoslavia, Ksenija Kokanovic began playing chess at age 7. Her dominance in the game led her to be named the Under 19 National Champion and compete in two world championships as a junior.

Kokanovic now uses the intellect and quickness that made her a chess champion to outmaneuver her courtroom opponents.

“I love my work as a family lawyer — it reminds me of my chess competitions when I was younger,” said Kokanovic, who competed in and won several U.S. Open Chess Tournaments after moving to the United States.

In her practice, she takes on a variety of family law cases, including divorce, legal separation, custody, paternity and post-judgment motions. Kokanovic also works on immigration and consumer bankruptcy cases.

“I enjoy doing family law as it offers me the opportunity to understand my client’s personal and legal issues firsthand. When I get a favorable outcome for them in court, I am thrilled as I know they feel satisfied,” she said. .

Practicing family law since 2006, Kokanovic is a member of the Wisconsin State Bar, Milwaukee Bar and American Bar Associations.