The Team
Alan R. Press, Partner
alan@shirelawgroup.com
Attorney (Licensed in Illinois) and CPA
Alan is an attorney and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with more than 30 years of experience advising individuals, families, and business owners on estate planning and related tax matters. Throughout his career, he has focused on helping clients develop thoughtful, comprehensive estate plans designed to address their personal, family, and financial objectives. His experience includes estate planning, wealth transfer, and tax considerations affecting individuals and families.
Alan earned his law degree from Loyola University Chicago, where he was awarded the American Jurisprudence Award in Federal Taxation. He received his undergraduate degree, a B.S.B.A., from Georgetown University, where he also served as an intern for United States Senator Bill Bradley.
In addition to practicing law, Alan is a Certified Public Accountant, bringing a valuable tax and financial perspective to his legal practice. He is a member of WealthCounsel, the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA), and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).
Outside of his professional work, Alan is an avid runner, reader, and traveler. His reading interests include the classics, literary fiction, crime fiction, and science fiction, and he enjoys exploring new places and cultures.
Caren E. I. Naidoff, Partner
caren@shirelawgroup.com
Attorney (Licensed in New Jersey)
Caren is an experienced attorney who focuses her practice on estate planning and helping individuals and families develop thoughtful plans to protect their assets and provide for the people who matter most to them. She works closely with clients to understand their unique circumstances and goals and to develop personalized estate-planning strategies, including wills, trusts, and powers of attorney. Caren takes a practical, client-centered approach to helping clients navigate the estate-planning process and address the legal and personal considerations that come with planning for the future.
Before joining Shire Law Group, PC, Caren practiced law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, where she represented and counseled clients in employment-law matters. This experience provided her with a strong foundation in client advocacy and counseling that she now brings to her estate-planning practice.
Caren earned her law degree from Temple University, where she received the Outstanding Legal and Research Writing Award, was a member of Tau Epsilon Rho, and was named to Who’s Who Among American Law Students. She received her undergraduate degree from The Pennsylvania State University.
Caren is a member of WealthCounsel and the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA). Outside of her professional life, Caren and her husband are enthusiastic Penn State football fans.
Trisha Pasdach Kawi, Attorney
trisha@shirelawgroup.com
(Licensed in Florida)
Trisha has spent her entire career helping people navigate life’s most important decisions and consequential moments. A Chicagoland native, she earned her undergraduate degree from Bradley University in Peoria, graduating summa cum laude, before working as a case manager for adults with disabilities. Trisha went on to earn her law degree, cum laude, from Georgetown University Law Center in 2011. While at Georgetown, Trisha served as an Equal Justice Fellow with AARP assisting with elder law and class action litigation.
Before focusing her practice on estate planning, Trisha spent more than a decade handling high-stakes litigation in Florida. She served as a public defender and later as a training attorney mentoring young lawyers in trial advocacy and litigation practice. Today, Trisha helps individuals and families with estate planning, trust and estate administration, guardianship matters, and contested proceedings.
As a mother of two and an active member of her local PTO, Trisha remains closely connected to the community. She volunteers her time helping teachers pursue grant funding for classroom needs, reflecting the same service-oriented values she brings to her legal practice. Whether a client is creating a first estate plan, caring for an aging parent, administering a loved one’s trust, or facing a family dispute, Trisha provides clear guidance, attentive communication, and a plan tailored to the client’s goals.
Victoria L. Giordano
victoria@shirelawgroup.com
Paralegal
Victoria assists our clients and works with the attorneys in the areas of Estate Planning, Probate, Trust Administration and Real Estate. Always willing to take on new challenges, Victoria excels in making sure all the details are addressed and that clients have access to the answers that they need to ensure that they have the best experience at Shire.
Christina Acampora
chris@shirelawgroup.com
Client Experience and Intake Coordinator
Chris is often the first friendly voice our clients hear. With a background in client service and a passion for helping others, Chris ensures a smooth and welcoming experience from the very first call. She guides clients through the intake process with care, clarity, and attention to detail—making sure every step feels simple and stress-free. Chris is here to support you and make sure you feel confident and cared for throughout your estate planning journey.
Renee L. Leonard
renee@shirelawgroup.com
Legal Assistant
Renee coordinates presentations for our clients and the community. She reaches out to the community to coordinate planning for families which allows them to realize their unique goals. Renee works with the team to make sure that client expectations are always met and exceeded.
Sophie
Morale Officer/Mascot
Sophie is our resident morale officer and four-legged team member. Whether greeting clients with a wag or keeping spirits high during long days, she’s an indispensable part of the office. When her day is done, she happily resides with our Paralegal, Victoria.