Meet your mediator

Kelly Ragen, JD, MSW is committed to creating accessible, creative, affirming, and client-centered mediation spaces. She knows you are coming to mediation often with grief, frustration, pain, and above all a desire to choose a path that keeps your children and their needs as the highest priority.

Kelly formed Ragen Mediation, LLC in 2021 after realizing a need for high-quality and affordable family and divorce mediation in central Illinois. Her mediation services are primarily virtual, but she does offer in-person weeknight and weekend appointments.

Before opening her private mediation practice, Kelly worked as a family law attorney, court-appointed mediator, and court-appointed Guardian ad Litem in central Illinois. Kelly’s previous work has spanned several central Illinois counties, including DeWitt, McLean, Piatt, Macon, Logan, Livingston and Mason counties.

Kelly holds a certificate in Advanced Family Law Mediation training beyond the standard 40-hour mediation training.

Unlike many mediators, Kelly is educated beyond a law degree. She holds a MSW from Aurora University, and finds her education in social work immensely beneficial as she assists families through the mediation process.

Like you, Kelly is a parent. She lives in central Illinois with her husband, daughter, and two rescued pets (a husky mix and a Siamese cat).

Kelly is honored to have the privilege of walking with your family toward your desired change. She promises to work with you with the utmost empathy, care, and dedication. Contact Kelly today to mediate your family or divorce dispute.

Education

Aurora University, graduated 2023 with a Master of Social Work (MSW)

UIC Law, graduated 2014 with a JD

UIC, graduated Magna cum laude in 2011 with a BA in English

  • Integrity

    Unified to work toward the best possible outcome for all, we work together as a team to reach your goals. Unlike litigation which can be a fragmented and chaotic process, we always keep the end goal of a peaceful resolution in mind.

  • Empowerment

    Mediation allows for our clients to feel empowered in their decision-making, negotiating, and ultimate outcome.

  • Self-Direction

    While Ragen Mediation, LLC is here to facilitate the process in a meaningful way, you are the experts in your family life. We trust the clients to bring forth what is important to them as we move through the negotiation process.