About Us

We bring years of legal service experience and expertise in areas of law including municipal government and procurement, infrastructure, not-for-profit, legislative, regulatory, and ethics.

Together, Irene and Brian seek to make a meaningful impact to improve the quality, performance, and lives of others.

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Irene Caminer

Attorney

Irene Caminer started Caminer Law, LLC in 2018 after a 30-year career at the City of Chicago. Soon after starting the business her father-in-law passed away. Irene knew that her and her husband’s estate plan had not been reviewed in more than 20 years. While building Caminer Law to be a certified woman-owned, small business law firm with a focus on infrastructure, procurement, legislative, regulatory, certification, ethics initiatives, and communications, Irene started taking courses on estate planning and redrafted her and Brian’s plan. Soon after, Irene added estate planning to Caminer Law’s services.

In 2025, Irene made technology improvements to make the estate planning approachable and in plain language with concrete processes. Caminer Law aims to give its clients confidence while they are living and provide guidance when they need it most. People want to plan for the future, and our client-centered approach means every conversation is tailored to your unique needs, ensuring you feel heard, understood, and confident in the decisions you make.

After recognizing that her own estate plan needed updating, Irene expanded the firm’s services to include estate planning. She saw that many people avoid these conversations, so she focuses on making the process clear and approachable. In 2025, she introduced new technology and streamlined procedures to offer plain-language guidance and concrete next steps. Caminer Law’s client-centered approach helps clients plan for the future with confidence, protect their wishes during their lifetimes, and receive guidance when they need it most. Every conversation is tailored to each client’s needs, so they feel heard, understood, and confident in their decisions.

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Memberships

NAWBO Chicago — director at large / regional leadership (3 years), lifetime member

Illinois Section, American Water Works Association

Federation of Women Contractors, HACIA, APWA, WTS Greater Chicago

Board of Trustees (incl. executive committee), non-profit organization — 6 years

Education and Certifications

Member in good standing of the Illinois Bar Association.
JD from IIT Chicago Kent College of Law with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Diversity Equity and Inclusion Certification from University of Southern Florida

Goldman Sachs 10KSB Chicago program

Brian Caminer

Attorney

Brian brings more than 30 years of public, private, and not-for-profit legal, legislative, procurement, and ethics experience and expertise to Caminer Law. Brian is well-versed in the laws and regulations including ethics, compliance, public sector contracts, monitoring, procurement management, and workforce development.

In his role prior to joining Caminer Law, Brian was the Ethics Advisor to the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), the third largest school district in the country. Brian advised, trained, and addressed all ethics matters for CPS, including for teachers and employees, members of the Board of Education and Local School Councils, and contractors.

Prior to his role at CPS, Brian served as the Director of the Legislative Reference Bureau for the Chicago City Council, drafting, and advising on new legislation. Brian served as the General Counsel to the Chicago Department of Procurement Services, served in the Mayor’s Office of Workforce Development, and as an Assistant Corporation Counsel.

Active in his community, Brian regularly volunteers and serves as a Board Member of Solutions for Care.

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Education and Certifications

JD from Northwestern University School of Law and Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from the University of Michigan.
Passed the Certified Public Accountant exam

Yessenia Martinez

Paralegal

Yessenia Martinez has been a paralegal at Caminer Law for three years, working closely with Irene Caminer to support clients throughout the estate planning process, gaining valuable hands-on experience along the way. She is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree in Business Marketing at Northeastern Illinois University.

Her experience at Caminer Law has given her the skills to understand clients’ needs, communicate clearly and effectively, and approach each client with care and attention.

Yessenia is proud to serve Caminer Law’s clients and enjoys being a warm, compassionate presence throughout the process. She strives to make estate planning feel as comfortable and straightforward as possible, helping clients feel confident about the plans that will put an end to leaving things to chance.