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Marie Sarantakis
Attorney Marie Sarantakis

Marie Sarantakis (Μαρία Κατερίνα Σαραντάκη born on July 15, 1989) is an American attorney, best-selling author, and former model.[1]

Education

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As a child, Sarantakis spoke primarily Greek.[2] In elementary school she became fluent in the English language. Sarantakis was home-schooled throughout middle school. She thereafter attended Wilmot Union High School in Wilmot, Wisconsin and began attending Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisconsin at the age of sixteen.[3] In 2024, she was the youngest member inducted into the Wilmot Union High School Hall of Fame.[4] Sarantakis graduated magna cum laude from Carthage College as a Clausen Scholar, where she obtained her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in political science and philosophy.[5] While attending Carthage she served as Chapter President and Founder of the American Criminal Justice Association.[6] She was recognized with a Patterson Leadership award and earned distinction as a Wingspread Fellow of the Johnson Foundation.[7] Sarantakis graduated cum laude with a juris doctor degree from The John Marshall Law School in Chicago, Illinois.[8] During her law school tenure she served as a Judicial Clerk for the Honorable Thomas L. Kilbride of the Illinois Supreme Court, as a member of the Law Review, and Chief Magistrate of the Phi Delta Phi Honor Society.

Writing

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Sarantakis is a Greek-American author and her debut book, Essentially Raw, serves as an introductory guide to the raw food lifestyle.[9] The book sold over 15,000 electronic copies within its first two weeks of release.[10] Sarantakis appeared on Fox News Radio, where she advised listeners to take a moderate approach when adapting their diets.[11] Differentiating herself from other advocates, Sarantakis does not recommend a strict raw diet, but rather the gradual integration of a steady amount of fruits and vegetables into one's daily routine.[12]

Sarantakis authored a second non-fiction work, How to Divorce a Narcissist and Win, which was an Amazon best-seller in 2021.[13] How to Divorce a Narcissist and Win has been sold in Brazil, Canada, Denmark, France, India, Japan, New Zealand, Spain, United Kingdom, Australia, and United States of America.

Modeling

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Sarantakis began her modeling career being featured in British automotive magazine Max Power.[2] She was thereafter notably pictured on the cover of the United Kingdom edition of Danielle Steel's novel One Day at a Time.[2] In 2009 Sarantakis was named the 16th Sexiest International Model by Nifty Magazine.[14] As Sarantakis transitioned from a model to an attorney, she was named one of the top ten babes of the blogosphere by CBS's The Mancave.[15]

Attorney at Law

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Sarantakis has appeared on FOX Television's long-running television program Divorce Court.[16] She is a high profile divorce attorney representing notorious figures in Illinois, Texas, and Wisconsin.[8] Sarantakis quickly attained notoriety in the legal field by releasing a series of provocative and funny legal commercials in 2017.[17] Later that year she was recognized as a Top 10 Family Law Attorney Under 40 in Illinois by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys (NAFLA).[18] She has also earned distinction as a Top 10 Family Law Attorney in Illinois by Attorney & Practice Magazine and one of the Top 10 Female Attorneys in Illinois by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys.[19] From 2018 through 2023, Sarantakis was featured as a Super Lawyer Rising Star in Chicago Magazine.[20] In 2023, Sarantakis received distinction by the American Bar Association with a Rising Star Award as one of the Top 40 Young Attorneys in the United States. [21]Sarantakis was named 2023 Young Lawyer of the Year by the Illinois State Bar Association. [22] In 2024, Sarantakis received a Forty Under 40 Award from the Greek America Foundation in New York City. [23]

References

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  1. ↑ Tzilivakis, Kathy (16 January 2013). "Meet Marie Sarantakis: author, nutrition blogger, entrepreneur, aspiring lawyer, future politician... and Greek". Pappas Post.
  2. 1 2 3 Moore, Michael (12 August 2012). "Marie Sarantakis, '12, establishes herself as Renaissance woman". Carthage News. Archived from the original on 8 September 2012. Retrieved 30 March 2013.
  3. ↑ GoodReads. "About Author Marie Sarantakis". GoodReads Online Bio. GoodReads. Retrieved 30 March 2013.
  4. ↑ "Marie Sarantakis inducted into Wilmot Union High School hall of fame". 21 September 2024.
  5. ↑ Religious Research Association. "2011 Meeting Program Guide" (PDF). Presenting Research - Marie Sarantakis - Bio. Society for the Scientific Study of Religion. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 August 2013. Retrieved 30 March 2013.
  6. ↑ Carthage College. "History of the ACJA at Carthage College". Carthage College Criminal Justice Association. Carthage College Criminal Justice Department. Retrieved 30 March 2013.
  7. ↑ Carthage College. "Carthage College Alumni Profile". Retrieved 30 March 2013.
  8. 1 2 "Marie Sarantakis | Attorney at Law". Marie Sarantakis | Attorney at Law. Retrieved 2017-01-24.
  9. ↑ Sarantakis, Marie (2012). Essentially Raw. Chicago, IL: Adrikos Media. p. 150. ISBN 9780615615943.
  10. ↑ Tzilivakis, Kathy (16 January 2013). "Meet Marie Sarantakis: author, nutrition blogger, entrepreneur, aspiring lawyer, future politician... and Greek". Pappas Post. Archived from the original on 24 December 2013. Retrieved 30 March 2013.
  11. ↑ Wagner, Dan. "Dr. Don Radio Show". Fox News Radio Interview of Marie Sarantakis. Don Wagner’s Medical Hour live call-in radio show on KAAA/KZZZ. Retrieved 30 March 2013.
  12. ↑ Tribune, Herald (12 July 2012). "Get the skinny on healthy eating in 'Essentially Raw'". Hawaii Tribune Herald. Retrieved 30 March 2013.
  13. ↑ Rupp, Robert (July 26, 2021). "DCBA MEMBER MARIE SARANTAKIS AUTHORS NEWLY RELEASED BOOK FEATURED ON AMAZON BEST-SELLER LIST". DCBA News. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
  14. ↑ Verstraete, Christine A. (4 September 2013). "Raw foods are naturally good for you". Kenosha News. Retrieved 30 March 2013.
  15. ↑ CBS. "Top 10 Babes in the Blogosphere". Marie Sarantakis is a Polyglot Philosopher. CBS Local. Retrieved 30 March 2013.
  16. ↑ https://sarantakislaw.com/blog/f/marie-sarantakis-featured-on-foxs-divorce-court
  17. ↑ "Sarantakis Law Group, Ltd". YouTube. Retrieved 2017-01-24.
  18. ↑ "Previous Year Awardees". www.nafla.net. Retrieved 2018-11-09.
  19. ↑ Wilson, Lindsay Soberano- (2021-01-19). "MARIE SARANTAKIS, Principal Attorney at Sarantakis Law Group, Ltd. Oak". MY BUSINESS MAGAZINE. Retrieved 2021-06-07.
  20. ↑ "Top Rated Hinsdale, IL Family Law Attorney | Marie Sarantakis | Super Lawyers". Super Lawyers. Retrieved 2018-11-09.
  21. ↑ "2023 on the Rise - Top 40 Young Lawyers Awards".
  22. ↑ "Young Lawyer of the Year Award | Illinois State Bar Association".
  23. ↑ "Greek America's Forty Under 40 Class of 2024 Recognized in New York City". 25 November 2024.
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