I support families and individuals in planning for the future so that they can be present for what matters most during times of loss and transition.
I went to law school with a desire to help people navigate legal matters during challenging times in their lives. I have personally experienced how having a plan in place can allow for less anxiety and overwhelm during times of loss, grief or even trauma.
My father passed away due to early onset Alzheimer’s. He and my stepmom had worked with an attorney in Iowa to make certain there was a plan in place for how things would be handled after he died. Because of this, our family was able to take the time and space needed to grieve and support each other emotionally to process the loss. Instead of focusing on unresolved legal and financial decisions, I was able to spend time working with a grief therapist, celebrating his life, and taking time to support family members and take care of myself.
Since becoming a practicing attorney, I have also completed training through the International End of Life Doula Association (INELDA) as an end-of-life doula and volunteered with Our Lady of Peace Hospice in this capacity. This training and my experience volunteering with individuals at end-of-life has deepened my ability to support clients during end-of-life conversations and planning.
As the owner of Schromen Law, LLC it is my intention that every client feel supported holistically, and our team aims to provide support and guidance beyond just the legal considerations. We also strive to identify the most efficient and cost-effective approach to meeting our clients’ legal needs and goals.
I believe that having legal planning and documents in place is important – not solely for the legal and financial protection they provide, but because they function to make challenging transitions and events easier for the individuals and families going through them.
When you work with Schromen Law, you receive more than just comprehensive and competent legal representation – you also join a community of like-minded individuals who live life authentically and fully.
TITLES/MEMBERSHIPS
– Minnesota State Bar Association
– Solo and Small Firm Section
– Trusts and Estates Section
– Elder Law Section
– Ramsey County Bar Association, Member
– QUORUM, Member
– The Minneapolis Women’s Rotary, Member
– Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers, Member and Volunteer
– Member of MAIA
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
– Domestic Abuse Legal Advocacy Center, Inc., Volunteer Attorney
– Cancer Legal Line, Volunteer Attorney
– Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans, Volunteer Attorney
– Guild, Inc., Board Member
– Our Lady of Peace Hospice, End of Life Doula and Hospice Therapy Dog Volunteer
PRESS
“Wishes Well-Spoken: Navigating Healthcare Directives.” Will Gather. March 2024.
“Finding Grace and Working Through Grief as a Lawyer.” Ramsey County Bar Association. February 2024.
“Closing Doors, Opening Possibilities.” Ramsey County Bar Association. December 2023.
“Navigating Loss, Grief, & Trauma.” The Bridge to Fulfillment. November 2023.
“Episode 44.” Downright Upright Show with Philip Anthony. October 2023.
“Rachel Schromen, Owner of Schromen Law.” Scouting the Cities. October 2023.
“I Don’t Speak Legalese.” Ramsey County Bar Association. June 2023.
“Basic Estate Planning Your Child Needs When They Turn 18.” Your Teen for Parents. April 2022.
“I help couples craft prenups. Here are the conversations all parent-to-be should have before having kids.” Insider.com. May 2022.
“Why I Use a Therapy Dog in My Practice.” Ramsey County Bar Association. May 2022.
“How Volunteering as a Death Doula Made Me a Better Lawyer.” Ramsey County Bar Association. August 2022.
“Planning for Security.” The Parent Toolbox Podcast. August 2022.
“Rachel Schromen’s Startup Story.” Get to Know CEO’s Podcast. 2021 – iTunes / Spotify
“The Role of Victimization versus Survivorship for Victims of Domestic Abuse: How to Use Personal and Community Resources to Move from Victimization to Survivorship.” The International Journal of Sustainability in Economic, Social, and Cultural Context. Volume 11, Issue 4 (December, 2015), 1-10.
“Promoting Yourself as a Woman Attorney.” Minnesota Women Lawyer’s: With Equal Right, Volume LXIII, Issue II (Fall, 2016)
“An investment in the future of your relationship – for better, or for worse.” Southern Minnesota Weddings. Jan. 2017. Print. – View PDF
“Why you need an estate plan.” Minnesota Parent. July, 2017. Print. – View PDF
“Domestic Abuse Legal Advocacy Center, PSC: Healing Through Collaboration.” Minnesota Women Lawyer’s: With Equal Right, Volume LXVII, Issue III (January, 2018)
BAR ADMISSIONS
Minnesota State Court
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