Marie Sarantakis (Μαρία Κατερίνα Σαραντάκη born on July 15, 1989) is an American attorney, best-selling author, and former model.[1]
Education
editAs 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] 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.[4] While attending Carthage she served as Chapter President and Founder of the American Criminal Justice Association.[5] She was recognized with a Patterson Leadership award and earned distinction as a Wingspread Fellow of the Johnson Foundation.[6] Sarantakis graduated cum laude with a juris doctor degree from The John Marshall Law School in Chicago, Illinois.[7] 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
editSarantakis is a Greek-American author and her debut book, Essentially Raw, serves as an introductory guide to the raw food lifestyle.[8] The book sold over 15,000 electronic copies within its first two weeks of release.[9] Sarantakis appeared on Fox News Radio, where she advised listeners to take a moderate approach when adapting their diets.[10] 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.[11]
Sarantakis authored a second non-fiction work, How to Divorce a Narcissist and Win, which was an Amazon best-seller in 2021.[12] 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
editSarantakis 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.[13] 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.[14]
Attorney at Law
editSarantakis has appeared on FOX Television's long-running television program Divorce Court.[15] She is a high profile divorce attorney representing notorious figures in Illinois, Texas, and Wisconsin.[7] Sarantakis quickly attained notoriety in the legal field by releasing a series of provocative and funny legal commercials in 2017.[16] 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).[17] 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.[18] From 2018 through 2023, Sarantakis was featured as a Super Lawyer Rising Star in Chicago Magazine.[19] 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. Sarantakis was named 2023 Young Lawyer of the Year by the Illinois State Bar Association. [20]
References
edit- ^ Tzilivakis, Kathy (16 January 2013). "Meet Marie Sarantakis: author, nutrition blogger, entrepreneur, aspiring lawyer, future politician... and Greek". Pappas Post.
- ^ a b c 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.
- ^ GoodReads. "About Author Marie Sarantakis". GoodReads Online Bio. GoodReads. Retrieved 30 March 2013.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Carthage College. "History of the ACJA at Carthage College". Carthage College Criminal Justice Association. Carthage College Criminal Justice Department. Retrieved 30 March 2013.
- ^ Carthage College. "Carthage College Alumni Profile". Retrieved 30 March 2013.
- ^ a b "Marie Sarantakis | Attorney at Law". Marie Sarantakis | Attorney at Law. Retrieved 2017-01-24.
- ^ Sarantakis, Marie (2012). Essentially Raw. Chicago, IL: Adrikos Media. p. 150. ISBN 9780615615943.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Tribune, Herald (12 July 2012). "Get the skinny on healthy eating in 'Essentially Raw'". Hawaii Tribune Herald. Retrieved 30 March 2013.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Verstraete, Christine A. (4 September 2013). "Raw foods are naturally good for you". Kenosha News. Retrieved 30 March 2013.
- ^ CBS. "Top 10 Babes in the Blogosphere". Marie Sarantakis is a Polyglot Philosopher. CBS Local. Retrieved 30 March 2013.
- ^ https://sarantakislaw.com/blog/f/marie-sarantakis-featured-on-foxs-divorce-court
- ^ "Sarantakis Law Group, Ltd". YouTube. Retrieved 2017-01-24.
- ^ "Previous Year Awardees". www.nafla.net. Retrieved 2018-11-09.
- ^ Wilson, Lindsay Soberano- (2021-01-19). "MARIE SARANTAKIS, Principal Attorney at Sarantakis Law Group, Ltd. Oak". MY BUSINESS MAGAZINE. Retrieved 2021-06-07.
- ^ "Top Rated Hinsdale, IL Family Law Attorney | Marie Sarantakis | Super Lawyers". Super Lawyers. Retrieved 2018-11-09.
- ^ https://www.isba.org/awards/yld