Stephanie Michel

Stephanie Michel is a licensed Illinois’ attorney and real estate broker who grew up in Arizona and received her bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Arizona and her law degree from American University. Working as an attorney for over 20 years has developed in Stephanie a hypersensitivity to details and deadlines, and the knowledge and skills she developed as a real estate attorney benefit her buyers and sellers. Her strength in negotiation and analysis help her clients reach favorable contract terms, and her ability to anticipate issues and manage multiple details helps her clients experience a seamless closing process.


She and Tracy Gallun are the founding members of the Gallun Michel Group, and using their complimentary skill sets in law and design they have developed their own multi-step process to exceed their clients goals. Through attention to all details of the buying and selling process, from collaborating on desired outcomes, visualizing potential, staging, marketing and negotiating, they use their bespoke tools to make their clients’ buying and selling process seamless.


Stephanie lives in Evanston with her partner and their blended family of five children. She gives her time and resources to numerous local organizations, such as Curt’s Café, ETHS Boosters, Evanston Scholars, Saint Athanasius and Nichols. She has volunteered with the American Bar Associations’ veterans project and is a member of the Illinois’ Bar Association’s real estate and family law divisions. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, scuba diving and working on her blog for divorcees. 847.869.7300