Meet the Firm
Joanna Long
Partner
Joanna earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law and her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the College of Charleston in South Carolina. Her focus is in the areas of estate and trust administration, guardianship, and real estate with an aim to bring a holistic approach to the practice of law to ensure her clients feel taken care of from start to finish. She has volunteered her time with multiple Chicago legal aid organizations and today sits on the junior board for the Chicago Bar Foundation. Joanna is a dedicated legal advocate with a passion for the advancement of equal access to justice.
Joanna was named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers in 2017 – 2024. She can be reached via e-mail at joanna@jlonglaw.com
Professional Memberships
- Illinois Bar License, 2013
- United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois License, 2016
- Chicago Bar Foundation, Young Professionals Board Member
- Justice Entrepreneurs Project, Alumni
- Chicago Bar Association, Member
- Illinois State Bar Association, Member
- Women’s Bar Association of Illinois, Member
- DuPage County Bar Association, Member
Speaking Engagements
- December 16, 2019 – Setting Client Expectations, Chicago Bar Assocation
- November 12, 2019 – Estate Planning Seminar, Oswego Senior Center
- February 8, 2019 – ABA Client Counseling Competition Judge, UIC
- November 2, 2016 – Law Practice and Management, UIC
- April 30, 2016 – Money Smart Conference, NEIU
- October 21, 2015 – Law Practice and Management, UIC
- April 25, 2015 – “How to Prevent Foreclosure When a Loved One Passes Away,” Home Buyer and Modification Assistance Expo, NEIU
- October 20, 2014 – “When Death and Foreclosure Collide” Association of Foreclosure Defense Attorneys
Jessica R. Meyer
Of Counsel
Jessica earned her Juris Doctor from DePaul University College of Law and has been admitted to practice law in the state of Illinois and the Northern District of Illinois since 2016. Throughout her career, she has garnered a reputation for her strategic approach to complex legal matters and her unwavering commitment to client advocacy.
Committed to staying abreast of the latest developments in the legal field, Jessica remains actively involved in professional organizations such as the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois and the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, where she contributes to the advancement of legal standards and best practices.
Outside of her legal practice, Jessica is deeply involved in the Chicago community, volunteering her time and expertise to various charitable organizations and pro bono initiatives.
She can be reached via email at jessica@jlonglaw.com
John R. Antia
Of Counsel
John R. Antia earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law in 2013. Prior to becoming an attorney, he earned his Master of Arts in Latin American and Caribbean Studies at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and his Bachelor of Arts in Teaching of History from the University of Illinois at Chicago.
John continued to finetune his professional and personal skillsets, and developed meaningful relationships with non-profits, churches, and other local-area legal aid organizations that helped to provide equal access to our legal system.
John is fluent in Spanish.
Professional Memberships
State of Illinois Bar License – 2013
US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois – 2014
US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit – 2014
American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Member – Since 2013
Raven Horn
Paralegal
Raven Horn began working with Long Law Group in 2023. Prior to that, Raven’s legal career began in 2020 at the Will County Circuit Clerk’s Office as a Court Services Representative. In 2021, she advanced to the position of Court Clerk, where she gained valuable experience and insight into the inner workings of the court system. In December 2022, Raven earned her Paralegal Certificate and transitioned to a Legal Secretary role in the Criminal Misdemeanor Department at the Will County State’s Attorney’s Office. Her passion for helping others drives her outstanding customer service skills and dedication to continuous learning and professional growth.
Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology, 2016 Muskingum University
Paralegal Certification, 2022 Eastern Gateway Community College
Notary Certified, 2024
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