Meet Our Experienced Legal Team
James Bebawy, JD, MBA
James Bebawy began his legal career in 2009 as a paralegal, bringing with him a strong academic and business foundation. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2005 and later completed a Master of Business Administration in 2007. Prior to law school, James worked extensively in real estate development and property management, serving as both a project manager and property manager—experience that continues to inform his practical, business-minded approach to legal representation.
James entered law school in 2010. During his studies, he gained hands-on litigation experience working with a personal injury and civil rights firm in Chicago and later secured a highly competitive judicial internship with a federal judge at the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio. Following graduation and successful completion of the bar examination, James joined Merit Advocates Law Group, PC as a full-time attorney.
In 2015, James founded Bebawy Law, PC, where he applies his combined legal, operational, and business experience to serve individuals, families, and businesses with practical, results-oriented counsel. He is licensed to practice law by the Supreme Court of Illinois.
James is deeply committed to community service. He is a recipient of the Presidential Humanitarian Award for his service in Tahtah, Egypt, with Coptic Orphans, an international charitable organization. Locally, he serves as a board member and youth counselor/advocate at his church in Burr Ridge, Illinois.
Anastasiia Mozil
Anastasiia is the Senior Paralegal and Office Manager at Bebawy Law, PC, where she has been a valued member of the firm since February 2019. She works closely with Managing Attorney James Bebawy to oversee the firm’s day-to-day operations while providing comprehensive support across the firm’s legal matters.
Anastasiia holds an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Paralegal Studies from an ABA-approved program, from which she graduated with honors. Her primary area of focus is real estate law, where she manages the firm’s real estate caseload and assists clients throughout all stages of the buying and selling process.
In addition, Anastasiia plays an integral role in supporting the firm’s immigration practice. She assists with the preparation of family-based and marriage-based petitions, naturalization applications, and affirmative asylum applications, all under attorney supervision. Trilingual and fluent in Ukrainian, Anastasiia brings strong communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a client-centered approach to every matter she handles.
Having immigrated to the United States over a decade ago, Anastasiia is deeply committed to providing accurate, efficient, and compassionate service. She takes pride in guiding clients through complex legal processes with professionalism, care, and responsiveness.
Outside of work, Anastasiia enjoys spending time with her family and staying active through travel, fitness, and exploring new cultures.
