Experience at Work
Joining the firm as of counsel in May 2024, Ajla Alunovic specializes in navigating complex family law matters with a passion for advocating for those in need and simplifying legal processes. Ajla earned her Juris Doctor from Valparaiso University School of Law and a bachelor’s degree from Saint Louis University. Her outstanding contributions to the legal field have been recognized through various accolades. She was featured in the inaugural edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in 2020 and named a Super Lawyer Rising Star for Missouri & Kansas every year since 2021. Additionally, she was honored with the Missouri Lawyer's Media 2020 Up and Coming Award.
In the Community
Ajla is deeply involved in community service. She has volunteered with organizations such as Lawyers Advocating for Abused Women in St. Louis, Missouri, and the Department of Children and Family Services in Chicago, Illinois. She is also active with House of Goods, in St. Louis, Missouri. Ajla is proud of her ties to the Bosnian Community in St. Louis and is fluent in Bosnian, Croatian, and Serbian.
Awards & Recognition
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
- Super Lawyer’s Missouri & Kansas ‘Rising Stars’ (2021-Present)
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch-Family Law (2020-Present)
- Missouri Lawyer’s Media 2020 Up and Coming Awards
Memberships & Associations
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
- American Bar Association, Family Law Section
- Missouri State Bar Association
- Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
- St. Louis County Bar Association
Education
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
- J.D., Valparaiso University School of Law, 2014
- B.A., Saint Louis University, 2010
Knowledge & Insights
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
- Presented a nationwide Continuing Legal Education (CLE) audio webinar in May, 2020: ‘Pre-nup Agreements: Avoiding the Top Mistakes’
- Presented a nationwide Continuing Legal Education (CLE) audio webinar in August, 2023: ‘Social Media Evidence in Divorce’
PUBLICATIONS
- Co-Author: ‘Maintenance and Child Support Issues’ with Michael Schechter, Fall 2020, St. Louis Bar Journal.
Admissions & Qualifications
BAR & COURT ADMISSIONS
- Missouri
Leadership & Community Engagement
CIVIC & COMMUNITY
- House of Goods | Volunteer
- Congress of North American Bosniaks (CNAB) | Former Member