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Illinois Appellate Court, First District Employees
American Diabetes Association 2014 - Present
National Museum of Mexican Art January 2013 - August 2014
Illinois Appellate Court, First District October 2010 - December 2012
White Lodging Services April 2006 - May 2010
Skills
Legal Research, Corporate Relations, Fundraising, Event Management, Marketing, Legal Assistance, Bookkeeping, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Philanthropy, Business Development, Real Estate, Management, Strategic Planning, Social Media Marketing
Education
Lewis University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Maria high school 2001 — 2005
High School Degree
Hogan Marren Babbo & Rose, Ltd. October 2014 - Present
Hogan Marren, Ltd. May 2013 - May 2014
Illinois Appellate Court, First District August 2012 - December 2012
Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Research, Commercial Real Estate, Westlaw, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Transactional Law, Appeals, Public Speaking, Litigation
Education
The John Marshall Law School 2011 — 2014
Juris Doctorate
University of Missouri-Columbia 2006 — 2010
Bachelor, Journalism
Northwestern University July 2014 - Present
Themis Bar Review May 2011 - Present
Northwestern University March 2012 - June 2014
JoAnn Fabric & Crafts November 2006 - December 2013
Illinois Appellate Court, First District August 2011 - March 2012
Circuit Court of Cook County March 2010 - August 2011
Peck Bloom, LLC January 2008 - April 2009
Law Offices of Robert Ross May 2007 - August 2007
Fibre-Craft Materials Corp July 2004 - August 2006
The Daily Vidette February 2001 - May 2004
Skills
Gift Planning, Editing, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Copy Editing, Legal Compliance, Writing, Charitable Gift Planning, Charitable Remainder..., Planned Giving, Tax Law, Charitable Gift...
Education
Northwestern University 2013 — 2014
Certificate, Project Management
Northwestern University 2012 — 2013
Certificate in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Fundraising, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
DePaul University College of Law 2006 — 2009
Juris Doctorate, Law
Illinois State University 2000 — 2004
B.A., History, French, Political Science
Audrey Lee Anderson Attorney At Law January 2013 - Present
Helen Rogers & Associates October 2005 - December 2013
Blackburn & McCune PLLC July 2000 - October 2005
Roberts and Associates August 1999 - July 2000
Illinois Appellate Court, First District August 1998 - May 1999
Skills
Family Law, Mediation, Dispute Resolution, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Legal Research, Divorce Law, Child Custody, Social Security..., Courts, Trial Practice, Criminal Defense, Wills, Attorneys, Appeals, Personal Injury
Education
Lipscomb University 2014 — 2014
Rule 31 Family Mediation Training
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 1995 — 1998
JD
Washington University in St. Louis 1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Economics
Illinois Appellate Court, First District June 2014 - Present
The John Marshall Law School August 2013 - Present
ULTA Beauty June 2013 - Present
ULTA Beauty July 2010 - Present
Condon & Cook, LLC June 2011 - September 2011
The Law Offices of Isabel Millard March 2011 - June 2011
Legal, Emotional, and Various Economic Services (L.E.A.V.E.S.) March 2010 - June 2011
Psi Chi January 2010 - June 2011
North Central College January 2008 - June 2011
Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) January 2010 - March 2010
Skills
Management, Customer Service, Research, Microsoft Word, Teamwork, Time Management, Data Entry, Public Speaking, Ariba, Diligent, Social Networking
Education
The John Marshall Law School 2012 — 2015
North Central College 2007 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, Psychology and Small Business & Entrepreneurship
Sanford Kahn, Ltd. September 2012 - Present
Patton & Ryan LLC October 2011 - September 2012
Illinois Appellate Court, First District January 2011 - June 2011
Chicago Transit Authority June 2010 - August 2010
Lowis & Gellen May 2009 - May 2010
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates July 2007 - May 2008
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2008 — 2011
J.D., Juris Doctor
Northwestern University 2003 — 2007
B.A., Communication Studies
Northwestern University August 2014 - Present
Chicago State University August 2012 - August 2014
Chicago State University September 2009 - August 2012
Illinois Appellate Court, First District December 2006 - September 2008
Education
Loyola University Chicago 2009 — 2012
Masters of Education
The John Marshall Law School 2003 — 2006
Juris Doctor
North Carolina State University 1999 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Deloitte Tax, LLP October 2007 - Present
Illinois Appellate Court, First District June 2006 - October 2007
Special Counsel, Inc. November 2005 - May 2006
Circuit Court of Cook County June 2003 - November 2005
Skills
Project Management, Technical Writing, Tax Research, Legal Research, Tax Controversies, IRS Audits
Education
DePaul University College of Law
Juris Doctor
Southern Utah University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Major: Political Science, Minor: English
Parker Ibrahim & Berg LLC July 2014 - Present
Much Shelist March 2011 - June 2014
Deutsch, Levy & Engel Chartered July 2010 - April 2011
Illinois Appellate Court, First District May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Litigation, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Appeals, Dispute, Corporate Governance, Personal Injury, Criminal Law, Research, Securities, Due Diligence, Business Transactions, HAMP, Mergers & Acquisitions, Construction Law, Securities Regulation, Alternative Dispute..., Commercial Real Estate, Securities Litigation, Legal Writing, Business Litigation
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2006 — 2009
J.D.
Colgate University 2001 — 2005
B.A., Psychology
Instituto Venezia 2003 — 2003
Italian Literature & Art History
The Supreme Court of the State of Illinois October 2013 - Present
United States District Court January 2013 - May 2013
The John Marshall Law School January 2013 - May 2013
The John Marshall Law School January 2013 - May 2013
The John Marshall Law School February 2012 - December 2012
Stevens Law Group August 2011 - December 2012
The John Marshall Law School August 2011 - December 2012
Illinois Appellate Court, First District June 2011 - August 2011
CDW Healthcare March 2007 - August 2010
Océ June 2006 - February 2007
Skills
Sales, Research, Customer Service, Criminal Law, Appeals, Trials, Personal Injury, Courts, Motions, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Lexis, Public Speaking, Westlaw
Education
The John Marshall Law School 2010 — 2013
JD
Illinois State University 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Science, Govenment and Poltics, History
Illinois Appellate Court, First District July 2013 - Present
The Deratany Firm November 2011 - July 2013
The Deratany Firm August 2010 - November 2011
United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois August 2010 - December 2010
United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit May 2010 - August 2010
International Human Rights Legal Institute June 2009 - June 2010
Arquilla & Fink, Ltd. August 2009 - May 2010
Foster & Eldridge, LLP May 2007 - August 2007
Department of Industrial Accidents May 2007 - August 2007
Law Offices of David Brunelle, PC May 2002 - August 2006
Skills
Westlaw, Mediation, Legal Writing, Trials, Litigation, Legal Research, Criminal Law, Hearings, Civil Litigation, Lexis, Personal Injury, Trial Practice, Courts, Torts, Jury Trials, LexisNexis, Legal Assistance
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2008 — 2011
Juris Doctor, Magna Cum Laude, Order of the Coif
Stonehill College 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science & Spanish, Magna Cum Laude
Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney September 2014 - Present
Northwestern University School of Law August 2011 - May 2014
Illinois Appellate Court, First District May 2012 - August 2012
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign August 2007 - May 2011
Ladas & Parry LLP Intellectual Property Law May 2010 - August 2010
Flat Top Grill May 2009 - December 2009
Law Offices of Michael S Froman August 2005 - January 2009
Skills
Spanish, Leadership, Research, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Critical Thinking, Microsoft Word, Litigation, Nonprofits, Editing, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Data Analysis, Public Relations
Education
Northwestern University School of Law 2011 — 2014
Juris Doctor
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2007 — 2011
B.A., Political Science and Spanish
Greene and Letts July 2015 - Present
The Chicago Trust Company N.A., A Wintrust Wealth Management Company March 2014 - July 2015
Greene and Letts December 2013 - March 2014
Center for Disability & Elder Law November 2013 - March 2014
Center for Disability & Elder Law August 2013 - October 2013
Center for Disability and Elder Law August 2012 - May 2013
Illinois Appellate Court, First District May 2012 - August 2012
Groszek Law Firm February 2012 - May 2012
DePaul University November 2011 - February 2012
Office of the Public Guardian May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Legal Research, Hebrew, Non-profits, Editing, Public Speaking, Teaching, Research, Litigation, Legal Drafting, Elder Law, Advanced Directives, Settlement Negotiation, Estate Planning, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Program Development, Microsoft Excel, Legal Writing, Nonprofits, Criminal Law, Appeals, Settlement Agreements, Politics, Family Law, Personal Injury, Document Review, Constitutional Law, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Motions, Government
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2010 — 2013
JD, Law, Family Law Certification
The Hebrew University 2007 — 2009
MA, Israel and Middle East Studies
University of Chicago 2002 — 2006
AB w/General and Departmental Honors, Jewish/Judaic Studies; Law, Letters and Society
Illinois Appellate Court, First District August 2015 - Present
Civitas ChildLaw Center August 2015 - Present
Civitas Childaw Clinic's Policy Institute January 2015 - Present
Cook County Department of Human Rights and Ethics June 2015 - August 2015
Chancery Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County January 2015 - May 2015
Prométhée Humanitaire November 2012 - December 2012
Michigan Senate, Senator Brandenburg's Office September 2011 - December 2011
Michigan House of Representatives, Representative LaFontaine's Office May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Legal Research, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, French, Public Policy, Research, Fundraising, Leadership, Writing
Education
Loyola University of Chicago 2013 — 2016
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Albion College 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government; French
Law Offices of Frank J. Olavarria March 2002 - Present
Illinois Appellate Court, First District March 1997 - October 1997
Lake Toback August 1996 - March 1997
Circuit Court of Cook County, Child Support Division. August 1995 - August 1996
Administrative Office of the Courts, Miami, Florida December 1994 - June 1995
Dade County Office of the State Attorney August 1990 - December 1994
Education
University of Miami School of Law 1989 — 1990
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
DePaul University College of Law 1987 — 1989
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
DePaul University
Bachelor's Degree, Early Childhood Education and Teaching; Elementary Education
Wolters Kluwer May 2001 - Present
Circuit Court of Cook County Mandatory Arbitration Panelist July 2005 - Present
Illinois Appellate Court, First District 2003 - 2005
DePaul University College of Commerce 1998 - 2001
DePaul University Health Law Institute May 1998 - August 1998
DePaul University Public Services Graduate Program 1996 - 1997
James A. Vitale, O.D. 1995 - 1997
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Editing, Research, Public Speaking, Data Analysis, Public Policy, Social Media, Project Management, Managed Care, Legal Analysis, Medicare and Medicaid..., Health Care Reform, Legislation, Public Relations, Customer Service, Process Improvement, Sales
Education
DePaul University College of Law 1997 — 2001
Juris Doctorate, Certificate in Health Law
DePaul University 1996 — 2001
M.S., Health Law and Policy, Public Services Graduate Program
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1990 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General
Illinois Appellate Court, First District May 2014 - Present
Frankfort School District 210 August 2012 - June 2013
Lincoln-Way Central High School August 2008 - June 2012
Skills
Legal Research, Westlaw, Legal Writing, Lexis, Teaching, Teaching English as a..., Computers, English Literature
Education
The John Marshall Law School 2013 — 2016
JD, Doctor of Law
University of Phoenix 2011 — 2011
English Language Learner Endorsement, Education
DePaul University 2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Secondary Education and Teaching
Joliet Junior College 2004 — 2005
Associate's Degree, General Studies
Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP January 2014 - Present
Shefsky & Froelich (Merged with Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP) August 2011 - December 2013
Illinois Appellate Court, First District 2010 - 2011
Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois - General Chancery Division 2008 - 2010
University of Iowa 2005 - 2007
Inter-American Foundation May 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Commercial Litigation, Appeals, Courts, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Corporate Law, Arbitration, Policy Analysis, Securities, Westlaw, Mediation, Legal Assistance, Employment Law, Class Actions, Trade Secrets, Business Litigation, Product Liability, Creditors' Rights, Motions, Family Law, Trial Practice, Appellate Practice, Trusts, Employment..., Breach Of Contract, Criminal Law, Planning Appeals
Education
University of Iowa College of Law 2004 — 2007
JD, Law
American University 1999 — 2003
BA, Political Science, International Relations (minor)
Stahl Cowen Crowley Addis LLC August 2015 - Present
Illinois Appellate Court, First District May 2015 - July 2015
Bridgeview Bank Mortgage February 2013 - July 2014
Smith, Hemmesch, Burke & Kaczynski May 2011 - February 2013
Wells Fargo Financial June 2010 - January 2011
Wells Fargo May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Financial Analysis, Investments, Credit, Sales, Real Estate Financing, Banking, Real Estate
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2014 — 2017
Juris Doctor
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Finance, Political Science
Illinois Attorney General's Office August 2015 - Present
The Law Office of Elizabeth D. Sharp May 2015 - August 2015
Regina P. Etherton & Associates, LLC September 2014 - March 2015
Loyola University Chicago School of Law August 2014 - December 2014
Illinois Appellate Court, First District August 2014 - November 2014
Verizon June 2014 - August 2014
Dow Chemical June 2010 - July 2013
Dow Chemical June 2008 - August 2009
Skills
Follow-through Skills, Organization &..., Highly motivated..., Team-oriented, Highly detail oriented, High level of initiative, Dependable Team Player, Interpersonal..., Critical Thinking, Written & Oral..., Collaborative Problem..., Teamwork, Legal Writing, Research
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 2013 — 2016
Juris Doctor
Central Michigan University 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Law and Economics, Magna Cum Laude
Illinois Appellate Court, First District 2010 - 2014
Circuit Court of Cook County 1999 - 2010
Epstein, Zaideman & Esrig PC 1985 - 1999
Skills
Public Policy, Public Speaking, Legal Writing, Research, Politics, Legal Research, Policy Analysis, Mediation, Strategic Planning, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Criminal Law, Government, Policy, Nonprofits
Education
Northwestern University School of Law 1975 — 1978
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Northwestern University 1973 — 1975
Bachelor's Degree, Political Science
University of Michigan 1970 — 1971
Newman Realty October 2014 - Present
Designers & Builders Development, Inc. May 2014 - Present
Circuit Court of Cook County March 2014 - May 2014
Pretzel & Stouffer, Chartered May 2013 - August 2013
US Department of Homeland Security January 2013 - April 2013
United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois August 2012 - December 2012
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority May 2012 - August 2012
Illinois Appellate Court, First District January 2012 - May 2012
Sneckenberg, Thompson & Brody, LLP May 2011 - August 2011
Designers & Builders Development, Inc. April 2010 - December 2010
Skills
Legal Writing, Mediation, Appeals, Pleadings, Class Actions, Arbitration, Hearings, Immigration Law, Depositions, Legal Research, Motions, Litigation, Training, Westlaw
Education
The John Marshall Law School 2010 — 2013
Juris Doctor (J.D.), GPA: 3.83, Class Rank: Top 4%
Butler University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences, History
University of Illinois at Chicago August 2015 - Present
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois October 2014 - July 2015
Illinois Appellate Court, First District April 2012 - September 2014
Circuit Court of Cook County September 2011 - April 2012
Frost Brown Todd September 2009 - September 2011
DePaul University College of Law May 2007 - May 2009
DePaul University Office of the General Counsel May 2007 - February 2009
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Westlaw, Appeals, Diversity & Inclusion, LGBTQ issues, Intersectionality, Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Employment Law, Public Speaking, Presentations, Non-profit Leadership, Hearings, Torts, Civil Rights, Courts, Research, Wrongful Death, Civil Litigation, Document Review, Trials, Criminal Defense, Administrative Law
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2006 — 2009
J.D., Certificate of Public Interest
University of Southern California 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, English and Political Science
Patton & Ryan LLC May 2010 - Present
Illinois Attorney General's Office May 2015 - August 2015
U.S. Customs and Border Protection August 2014 - November 2014
Illinois Appellate Court, First District May 2014 - August 2014
Ryan, Ryan & Landa December 2012 - January 2013
Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Westlaw, Lexis, Microsoft Word
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 2013 — 2016
Juris Doctor
DePauw University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
McGuire Law, P.C. April 2015 - Present
Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney August 2014 - December 2014
Grund & Leavitt, P.C. May 2014 - August 2014
Illinois Appellate Court, First District January 2014 - May 2014
Chicago-Kent Law Offices, Entrepreneurial Law Clinic August 2013 - December 2013
Schuman & Iselt, LLC May 2013 - August 2013
Circuit Court of Cook County, Chancery Division, Mortgage Foreclosure Section June 2011 - December 2011
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Research, Westlaw, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Event Planning
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2012 — 2015
Juris Doctor, Magna Cum Laude
University of Illinois at Chicago
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science, Economics, 3.74/4.0
Aon September 2002 - November 2005
Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP December 1997 - September 2002
Illinois Appellate Court, First District August 1995 - November 1997
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 1992 — 1995
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of Notre Dame 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), cum laude, English and Psychology
Lourdes High School Chicago, Illinois 1984 — 1988
Class Valedictorian
The Madison Square Garden Company May 2015 - Present
Brooklyn Nets September 2014 - 2015
Holbrook & Osborn April 2014 - August 2014
The Katz Law Firm September 2013 - February 2014
Illinois Appellate Court, First District June 2013 - August 2013
Abrams Artists Agency June 2012 - August 2012
Priority Sports & Entertainment June 2012 - August 2012
Washburn University Athletics January 2012 - May 2012
Priority Sports & Entertainment January 2011 - May 2011
Atlanta Dream- WNBA June 2010 - December 2010
Skills
Contact Drafting, Contract Negotiation, Sports Management, Sports Marketing, Player Evaluation, Youth Empowerment, Business Transactions, Sports Law, Client Maintenance, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Coaching, Evaluation, Event Management, Fundraising, Marketing, Mediation, Nonprofits, Press Releases, Public Speaking, Sponsorship, Sports, Time Management
Education
Washburn University School of Law 2011 — 2014
Great Lakes Sports and Entertainment Law Academy: Case Western Reserve School of Law 2012 — 2012
Certificate Program, Sports and Entertainment Law
Park University 2005 — 2007
Bachelors, Communications
Chicago State University
Chapman and Cutler LLP September 2015 - Present
Legal Assistance Foundation of Chicago May 2015 - Present
IU Maurer Nonprofit Legal Clinic September 2014 - May 2015
IU Maurer Protective Order Project September 2014 - May 2015
Indiana Supreme Court January 2015 - April 2015
Chapman and Cutler LLP May 2014 - August 2014
Illinois Appellate Court, First District July 2013 - August 2013
U.S. District Court May 2013 - July 2013
Indiana University Maurer School of Law 2012 - 2013
Merit Network January 2011 - December 2011
Skills
Spanish, Editing, Social Networking, Blogging, Teaching, Legal Writing, Legal Research, PowerPoint, Westlaw, Community Outreach, Public Speaking
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 2012 — 2015
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of Michigan 2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, English Literature and Spanish
Heineke & Burke, LLC August 2015 - Present
Clifford Law Offices September 2013 - August 2015
Illinois Appellate Court, First District June 2013 - August 2013
Heineke & Burke, LLC 2010 - 2013
Primary Health Associates, P.C. 2006 - 2010
Skills
Spanish, Journalism, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Trials, Westlaw, Public Speaking, Civil Litigation, Lexis, Litigation, Personal Injury..., Depositions
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2012 — 2015
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), News-Editorial Journalism, Spanish
Illinois Attorney General's Office October 2013 - Present
Illinois Appellate Court, First District February 2012 - October 2013
Circuit Court of Cook County September 2010 - September 2011
Skills
Legal Research
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 2007 — 2010
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English & Political Science
Northwestern Memorial HealthCare January 2015 - Present
Illinois Appellate Court, First District October 2013 - January 2015
Circuit Court of Cook County August 2011 - October 2013
Skills
Westlaw, Legal Research, Research, Legal Writing
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 2008 — 2011
J.D., Law
Arizona State University 2006 — 2008
M.S., Biology
alliantgroup April 2014 - Present
DW Legal November 2012 - April 2014
Advanced Clinical June 2012 - December 2012
Dr. Gayle Kumchy November 2011 - June 2012
American Medical Association September 2011 - December 2011
Meade & Roach, LLP May 2011 - October 2011
Health Justice Project May 2011 - July 2011
Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard October 2010 - April 2011
Illinois Appellate Court, First District 2010 - 2010
Mediterranean Shipping Company U.S.A September 2007 - July 2009
Skills
Spanish, Westlaw, LexisNexis, Microsoft Office, Health Care Law, Legal Research, Litigation, Lexis, Document Review, Information Governance, Health Law, Trials, E-Discovery Consulting, Legal Discovery, Document Management, Legal Documents, Legal Writing, Business Development, Account Management, Mediation, Civil Litigation, Courts, Personal Injury, Litigation Support
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 2010 — 2012
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Health Law
College of the Holy Cross 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Spanish Language and Literature
Universitat de les Illes Balears 2005 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Spanish Language and Literature
Glenbrook North High School 1999 — 2003
University of Chicago Hospital December 2008 - Present
Edelman February 2013 - May 2013
Illinois Appellate Court, First District April 1998 - April 2009
Skills
ICU, Spanish, Personal Injury, Legal Research, Research, Public Relations, Wordperfect, Patient Safety, Epic Systems, Westlaw, Legal Assistance, Microsoft Office, Patient Advocacy, Social Media, Nursing, Critical Care, Appeals, Courts, ACLS, Wound Care, Acute Care, Hemodynamic Monitoring, Healthcare, Patient Education, Leadership
Education
Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison Campus 2009 — 2012
MSN, Nursing
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
MBA, Business management
Illinois Department of Human Rights - Institute for Training & Development August 2006 - Present
Illinois Department of Human Rights August 2000 - August 2006
Illinois Appellate Court, First District June 1997 - July 2000
Skills
Legal Compliance, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Employment..., Instructor-led Training, EEO/AA Compliance, Civil Rights, Human Rights, Training, Public Speaking, Government, Leadership, Research, Litigation, Policy, Leadership Development, Employment Law
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 1993 — 1996
Juris Doctor
Fisk University 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, English
Illinois Appellate Court, First District January 2015 - Present
Legal Research Division at Illinois Appellate Court, First District July 2013 - January 2015
Illinois House of Representatives December 2012 - July 2013
Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law September 2012 - December 2012
Federal Defender Program for the Northern District of Illinois August 2011 - October 2011
Office of the Governor, Illinois June 2011 - September 2011
Institute for Justice Clinic on Entrepreneurship January 2011 - June 2011
City of Chicago, Department of Buildings June 2010 - August 2010
Youth Guidance/Chicago Public Schools November 2008 - August 2009
Office of the Mayor, Chicago October 2006 - August 2007
Skills
Legal Ethics, Volunteer Management, Public Speaking, Legal Research, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Non-profits, Trials, Legal Writing, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Document Drafting, Mediation, Westlaw, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Legislative Relations, Criminal Law, Courts, Politics
Education
University of Chicago Law School 2009 — 2012
J.D.
Harvard University Graduate School of Education 2007 — 2008
Ed.M, Risk & Prevention
Northwestern University 2003 — 2007
B.S, Social Policy, African American Studies
Oregon Court of Appeals August 2013 - Present
Illinois Appellate Court, First District June 2011 - July 2013
Loyola University Chicago August 2012 - December 2012
Kirkland & Ellis LLP November 2009 - June 2011
Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago June 2009 - November 2009
Kirkland & Ellis LLP June 2008 - August 2008
Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals January 2008 - May 2008
United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois June 2007 - August 2007
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2006 — 2009
Doctor of Law (J.D.), summa cum laude, Law
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Music with Highest Honors, Music
Ruberry, Stalmack & Garvey, LLC August 2013 - Present
830 West Roscoe Condominium Association October 2011 - Present
Law Office of Michael O'Connell October 2012 - July 2013
Bellows Law Group, PC March 2012 - September 2012
Tobin & Munoz, L.L.C. November 2007 - March 2011
Tobin Petkus & Munoz, LLC May 2006 - November 2007
Illinois Appellate Court, First District June 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Litigation, Civil Litigation, Courts, Criminal Litigation, Trial Practice, Legal Research, Torts, Pleadings, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Commercial Litigation, Civil Rights Litigation, White Collar Criminal..., Employment..., Personal Injury..., Employment Contracts, Arbitration, Business Litigation, Negotiation, Appellate Practice, Employment Law, Civil Rights, Appeals
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 2004 — 2007
J.D., Law
University of Wisconsin-Madison 2000 — 2004
B.A., Political Science
Mounds Park Academy
Illinois Appellate Court, First District May 2014 - August 2014
Chicago Patrolmen's FCU September 2012 - May 2014
Project Captured February 2012 - January 2014
State of Illinois- Dept. of Human Services (DOR) September 2010 - March 2011
US Census Bureau March 2010 - June 2010
Schubas Tavern October 2009 - June 2010
Grammy U 2006 - 2010
Music Industry Workshop April 2008 - August 2009
Clear Channel Radio: 93.9FM WLIT The Lite June 2008 - September 2008
Inspiration Factory LLC: Artist Management February 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Entertainment, Event Planning, Microsoft Works, Organizing, Internet Explorer, Internet Research, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Relations, Westlaw, LexisNexis, Creative Writing, Writing Skills, Fluent in Spanish, Public Relations, Editing, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Windows, Mac OS, Copy Editing, Event Management, Pop Culture, Music, Singing, Talent Booking, Talent Scouting, Social Networking, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Lexis, Citrix, Improvisation, Acting, Customer Service, Marketing, Time Management, Music Industry, Leadership, Research, Publicity, Facebook, Social Media, Blogging, Theatre, Tumblr, Music Licensing, Management, Writing
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2011 — 2015
Juris Doctor, Intellectual Property, Entertainment Law
DePaul University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Communication, English, Public Relations, Magna Cum Laude
Second City Training Center 2012 — 2013
Improvisation
Improv Olympic
Long Form Improvisation
Schuyler, Roche & Crisham, PC April 2009 - Present
Crisham & Kubes April 2007 - April 2009
Illinois Appellate Court, First District September 2000 - April 2007
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 2004 - 2005
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 1997 — 2000
Doctor of Law (J.D.), cum laude
Northwestern University 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science
Illinois Appellate Court, First District June 2015 - Present
Harrison & Geiger, LLP October 2011 - July 2014
Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Legal Research Skills, Microsoft Office, Writing
Education
University of California, Berkeley - School of Law 2015 — 2017
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
DePaul University College of Law 2014 — 2015
3.868
University of Southern California 2005 — 2010
Bachelor's Degree, English
International Human Rights Clinic at The John Marshall Law School January 2015 - Present
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) June 2014 - December 2014
National Immigrant Justice Center August 2013 - May 2014
Logan Square Neighborhood Association June 2013 - May 2014
Illinois Appellate Court, First District June 2013 - September 2013
Chicago Legal Clinic June 2013 - August 2013
Chicago Legal Clinic Circuit Court of Cook County Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Program June 2013 - August 2013
Logan Square Law Office May 2012 - August 2012
United Nations Association Greater Chicago Chapter February 2010 - June 2010
Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights July 2009 - December 2009
Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Research, Westlaw, Motions, Appeals, Immigration Law, LexisNexis
Education
The John Marshall Law School 2012 — 2015
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Loyola University Chicago 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
Winston & Strawn LLP May 2015 - July 2015
Illinois Appellate Court, First District May 2014 - August 2014
Gage Marine May 2013 - August 2013
Environmental Working Group May 2012 - July 2012
Lake County Forest Preserve District July 2011 - August 2011
Habitat for Humanity Northern Fox Valley July 2011 - July 2011
Office of U.S. Senator Dick Durbin May 2011 - July 2011
Miami University August 2009 - June 2011
Jamba Juice 2008 - 2010
Stevenson High School, P.R.E.P. Department 2006 - 2007
Education
University of Notre Dame Law School 2013 — 2016
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Miami University 2009 — 2013
Political Science, Environmental Principles & Practices
Miami University
BA, Political Science & Environmental Principles & Practices (double major)
Legal OnRamp August 2013 - Present
Illinois Appellate Court, First District September 2012 - December 2012
New York County District Attorney's Office June 2012 - August 2012
Federal Reserve Bank of New York July 2009 - May 2011
Skills
Public Speaking, Contract Negotiation, PowerPoint, Legal Research, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Policy, Software License..., Strategic Planning, OFAC, AML, Compliance, Risk Management, Derivatives
Education
Northwestern University School of Law 2011 — 2013
Accelerated JD
Union College 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and Government, Economics, and Classics
Phillips Exeter Academy 2001 — 2005
Wrigley June 2015 - Present
University of Virginia Darden School of Business August 2013 - Present
Procter & Gamble May 2014 - August 2014
Self-Insurers Advisory Board, IWCC September 2012 - July 2013
AGB Investigative Services, Inc. April 2012 - July 2013
Illinois Appellate Court, First District March 2011 - April 2012
Illinois Appellate Court, First District September 2009 - March 2011
Self Employed December 2008 - November 2009
Wiedner & McAuliffe, Ltd. October 2007 - December 2008
Illinois Attorney General's Office 2006 - 2006
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Go-to-market Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Online Marketing, Integrated Marketing, CRM, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Integrated Marketing..., Online Mark, Brand Management, Social Media Marketing, Strategy, Corporate Branding, Product Innovation, Leveraging Strategic..., Global E-commerce, Market Research, Competi, Product Marketing, Business Innovation, Employment Law, Public Speaking, Contract Negotiation, Research, Legal Assistance, Trials, Trial Practice, Mediation, Data Analysis, Corporate Law, Arbitration, Courts, Management, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Appeals, Litigation, Legal Research, Commercial Litigation
Education
University of Virginia - Darden Graduate School of Business Administration 2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Brand Management
Washington University in St. Louis School of Law 2005 — 2007
Juris Doctor, 2007
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2004 — 2005
Bradley University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science, Finance and Sociology
Illinois Supreme Court January 2015 - May 2015
Cook County Public Defender's Office; Homicide Task Force October 2014 - May 2015
Federal Magistrates Court June 2014 - August 2014
Cook County Public Defender's Office June 2014 - August 2014
Illinois Appellate Court, First District June 2013 - September 2013
Enterprise Rent-A-Car June 2011 - June 2012
Vision Marketing Industries, Inc. June 2010 - November 2010
Skills
Courts, Legal Research, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Research, Westlaw, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Legal Writing, Criminal Law, Trials
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2012 — 2015
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Illinois Wesleyan University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government
Illinois Department of Human Services May 2014 - Present
Illinois Department of Human Services August 2013 - May 2014
Illinois Department of Human Services September 2011 - August 2013
Office of the Governor, Office of the General Counsel October 2009 - September 2011
Employment Law Clinic, Chicago-Kent College of Law January 2009 - May 2009
Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP May 2008 - August 2008
Illinois Appellate Court, First District May 2007 - July 2007
Motorola May 1994 - August 2006
Skills
Patents, Patent Litigation, Intellectual Property, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Courts, Due Diligence, Licensing, Litigation, Mediation, Patentability
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2006 — 2009
J.D., Law
University of Michigan 1991 — 1994
B.S., Computer Science
Commodity Futures Trading Commission May 2015 - Present
Professor Alexander Tsesis, Loyola University Chicago School of Law February 2015 - Present
Integrys Business Support, LLC January 2015 - April 2015
Illinois Appellate Court, First District August 2014 - December 2014
The Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County May 2014 - August 2014
Kaiser Gornick LLP December 2011 - June 2013
Levin Simes Kaiser Gornick LLP February 2011 - December 2011
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 2013 — 2016
Law
University of San Francisco 2005 — 2009
Bachelor's degree, Political Science
Chicago Coalition For Homeless August 2015 - Present
O'Malley and Madden October 2014 - Present
Schiff Hardin LLP May 2014 - August 2014
Illinois Appellate Court First District January 2014 - June 2014
Slurping Turtle November 2011 - October 2013
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois May 2013 - August 2013
Rockit Ranch Productions 2011 - 2012
Chi-Town Daily News August 2009 - November 2009
NPR August 2007 - June 2009
Innocence Project August 2008 - December 2008
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Research, Public Speaking, Courts, Microsoft Office, Criminal Law, Editing, PowerPoint, Lexis, Politics, Policy Analysis, LexisNexis
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2012 — 2015
University of Missouri-Columbia 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Journalism, Convergence
Pretzel & Stouffer, Chartered May 2015 - Present
Ballard, Desai & Miller January 2015 - May 2015
Illinois Appellate Court, First District November 2010 - December 2014
Illinois Appellate Court, First District June 2010 - October 2010
Life-Span Center for Legal Services May 2009 - June 2010
Special Counsel, for Seyfarth Shaw February 2010 - February 2010
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP May 2008 - August 2008
Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP May 2007 - August 2007
ArvinMeritor, Inc July 2006 - August 2006
Self-Help Advice Desk May 2006 - June 2006
Skills
Legal Research, Portuguese, Litigation, Courts, Legal Writing, Appeals, Legal Issues, Criminal Law
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2005 — 2008
J.D.
Oakland University 2001 — 2005
B.S., Business Administration
Social Security Administration October 2014 - Present
Illinois Appellate Court, First District June 2014 - September 2014
U.S. Department of Labor, Office of the Solicitor January 2014 - May 2014
DePaul University College of Law June 2012 - May 2014
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois May 2013 - December 2013
United States Senate Sergeant at Arms June 2012 - August 2012
SMS Assist, LLC April 2011 - August 2011
Groupon December 2010 - April 2011
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2011 — 2014
Doctor of Law (JD), magna cum laude
Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English, Emphasis in Writing; Theatre Arts
Illinois Appellate Court, First District January 2015 - Present
Loyola University Chicago July 2012 - May 2014
Kubasiak, Fylstra, Thorpe & Rotunno June 2013 - August 2013
Circuit Court of Cook County January 2013 - May 2013
Loyola University Chicago August 2012 - May 2013
Loyola University Chicago August 2012 - December 2012
Panera Bread May 2007 - July 2009
Nature Dog July 2005 - April 2007
Skills
PowerPoint, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 2011 — 2014
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law
University of Kansas 2007 — 2011
Journalism, Journalism and Mass Communications; strategic communication emphasis
The John Marshall Law School August 2012 - October 2013
The John Marshall Law School June 2011 - December 2011
Illinois Appellate Court, First District August 2010 - December 2010
Circuit Court of Cook County July 2010 - August 2010
Illinois Attorney General's Office September 2009 - November 2009
Fifth Third Bank January 2005 - February 2008
Heavner Canoe Rental May 1999 - November 2005
Northwestern Mutual June 2003 - June 2004
Skills
Research, Legal Research, Trials, Litigation, Courts, Editing, Legal Writing, Lexis, Legal Issues
Education
The John Marshall Law School 2009 — 2012
J.D.
The John Marshall Law School 2009 — 2012
LL.M.
Alma College 2000 — 2004
B.A.
Milford High School
Milford High School
Scheller Law Group, LLC January 2014 - Present
Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP (f/k/a Gardner Carton & Douglas) 1995 - December 2013
Illinois Appellate Court, First District 1993 - 1995
Scheller Commodity Advisors, Inc. 1985 - 1991
Skills
Commercial Litigation, Litigation Management, Business Litigation, Trials, Trial Practice, Appellate Practice, Arbitration, Mediation, Healthcare, Real Estate, Product Liability, Bankruptcy, Breach Of Contract, Torts, Toxic Tort, Condemnation, Construction Law, Class Actions, Negotiation, Dispute Settlement, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Legal Advice, Pro Bono, Courts
Education
The John Marshall Law School 1990 — 1993
Doctor of Law (JD)
University of Notre Dame 1983 — 1985
Theology/Theological Studies
University of Notre Dame 1979 — 1983
Bachelor of Arts (BA), American Studies
Illinois Appellate Court, First District August 2015 - Present
The Honorable James P. Flannery, Jr., Presiding Judge of Law Division, Circuit Court of Cook County January 2014 - August 2015
The Honorable William D. Maddux, Presiding Judge of Law Division, Circuit Court of Cook County February 2013 - January 2014
Teller, Levit, & Silvertrust May 2012 - February 2013
Cook County Public Defender's Office- Felony Trial Division July 2011 - January 2012
Cook County State's Attorney's Office June 2010 - August 2010
Circuit Court of Cook County- The Honorable William Taylor June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Legal Assistance, Issue Identification, Creditors' Rights, Judgment Collections, Breach Of Contract, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Hearings, Motions, Trials
Education
The John Marshall Law School 2009 — 2012
Doctor of Law (J.D.), 3.5/ 4.0
Purdue University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government, 3.6/ 4.0
Andrean High School 2000 — 2004
Indiana Honors Diploma
Circuit Court of Cook County, Law Division January 2014 - Present
Circuit Court of Cook County, Chancery Division, Mortgage Foreclosure Section June 2012 - December 2013
Circuit Court of Cook County, Chancery Division, Mortgage Foreclosure Section June 2008 - June 2012
Advanced Technology International, Corp. 1997 - 2000
Kevic Development, Inc. 1990 - 1997
Much Shelist 1987 - 1990
Illinois Appellate Court, First District 1986 - 1987
Skills
Commercial Law, International..., International Business..., Contract Negotiation, International Sales, Entrepreneurship, Mediation
Education
Indiana University Bloomington
Juris Doctor, Law
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
M.A., Bilingual Multicultural Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
B.A., Inter-American Studies
Universitat de Barcelona
Junior Year Abroad - Knox College Program
Quarles & Brady LLP April 2014 - Present
Hanley, Flight & Zimmerman August 2011 - April 2014
Illinois Appellate Court, First District January 2011 - May 2011
The Hunt Law Group, LLC January 2010 - January 2011
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. May 2009 - August 2009
Law Offices of Arnold Siegel January 2008 - August 2008
General Electric May 2007 - August 2007
Honeywell Aerospace August 2004 - August 2005
Skills
Patents, Intellectual Property, Legal Writing
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2008 — 2011
Juris Doctor
North Carolina State University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Fafinski Mark & Johnson, P.A. November 2011 - Present
Illinois Appellate Court, First District January 2011 - May 2011
DePaul University College of Law May 2009 - May 2011
Skills
Legal Research, Litigation, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Trials, Pleadings, Trade Secrets, Lexis, Corporate Law, Bankruptcy, Legal Assistance, Mediation, Commercial Litigation, Courts, Real Estate Transactions, Intellectual Property, Employment Law, Arbitration, Appeals, Criminal Law, Product Liability
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2008 — 2011
J.D.
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, International Business & Human Resources Management
University of Cape Town
Study Abroad Program
Illinois Circuit Court of Cook County, The Office of the Chief Judge 2015 - Present
Warner Jones Funeral Services 2006 - Present
Dime Child Foundation 2005 - Present
Schiff Hardin LLP 2014 - 2015
Sidley Austin LLP 2014 - 2014
Fulton County Juvenile Court, Metro Conflict Defender’s Office 2013 - 2013
Illinois Appellate Court, First District 2012 - 2013
Cooney & Conway 2008 - 2010
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Appeals, Civil Litigation, Nonprofits, Motions, Criminal Law, Westlaw, Trials, Legal Issues, Courts, Mediation, Lexis, Hearings, LexisNexis
Education
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
JD, Juris Doctor
Northern Illinois University
MBA, Master of Business Administration, Management
Université Montesquieu-Bordeaux IV
MIM, Master of International Management, International Business and Law
Morehouse College
BA, Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Business Management
St. Rita of Cascia High School
Diploma
The Law Offices of Reem H. Odeh, PC December 2014 - Present
Steven J. Rosenberg, P.C. November 2014 - December 2014
Carter & Opdycke August 2014 - December 2014
Office of the Cook County Public Defender December 2013 - June 2014
Cook County State's Attorney's Office May 2013 - August 2013
Illinois Appellate Court, First District December 2012 - April 2013
Circuit Court of Cook County May 2012 - December 2012
Illinois Attorney General's Office May 2011 - September 2011
Daily Herald 2006 - 2009
Skills
Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Courts, Public Speaking, Civil Litigation, Dispute Resolution, Research, Criminal Law, Immigration Law, Microsoft Office, Legal Issues, Criminal Defense, Trials, Legal Assistance
Education
The John Marshall Law School 2011 — 2014
JD, Law
Northwestern University 2005 — 2009
B.S.J., Journalism
Illinois Appellate Court, First District 2009 - Present
Circuit Court of Cook County 1997 - 2009
Circuit Court of Cook County 1996 - 1997
Circuit Court of Cook County 1987 - 1996
Office of the Corporation Counsel of the City of Chicago 1985 - 1987
Cook County State Attorney 1974 - 1985
Skills
Appeals, Criminal Law, Courts, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Administrative Law, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Public Speaking, Constitutional Law, Hearings, Civil Rights, Trials, Commercial Litigation, Trial Practice, Consumer Law, Juvenile Law, Legal Issues, Family Law, Arbitration, Corporate Law, Product Liability, Torts, Criminal Justice, Employment Law, Jury Trials, Intellectual Property, Appellate Practice
Education
DePaul University College of Law 1971 — 1974
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law related studies
Roosevelt University
Bachelor’s Degree
DuSable High School
Hoffenberg & Block, LLC June 2015 - Present
Beermann Pritikin Mirabelli Swerdlove LLP September 2014 - May 2015
Corboy & Demetrio, P.C. May 2013 - May 2014
Circuit Court of Cook County August 2012 - December 2012
Illinois Appellate Court, First District May 2012 - August 2012
The John Marshall Law School January 2012 - May 2012
NBC May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Legal Writing, Social Media, Legal Research, Public Speaking, Westlaw
Education
The John Marshall Law School 2011 — 2014
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Cum Laude
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor's degree, Broadcast Journalism
Illinois Appellate Court, First District February 2014 - Present
Illinois Appellate Court, First District February 2013 - January 2014
Illinois Appellate Court November 2010 - January 2013
United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois January 2010 - May 2010
Seyfarth Shaw June 2009 - July 2009
Self-Help Web Desk, Circuit Court of Cook County November 2007 - April 2009
Walgreens December 2006 - August 2007
Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Appeals, Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Westlaw
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2007 — 2010
Juris Doctor, Law
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts, English
Hon. Joseph S. Van Bokkelen, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana November 2014 - Present
Illinois Appellate Court, First District August 2013 - August 2014
Hon. Joseph S. Van Bokkelen, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana January 2013 - July 2013
Hon. Paul R. Cherry, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana June 2012 - November 2012
Hon. Young B. Kim, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois May 2010 - May 2012
Hon. Joseph Van Bokkelen, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana August 2007 - August 2009
Hon. Ian Levin, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois August 2000 - January 2007
U.S. Department of Energy December 1989 - November 1997
U.S. Department of Energy September 1985 - December 1989
Partners In Contracting Corporation April 1983 - May 1985
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Grants Administration, Teamwork, Courts, Civil Litigation, Trials, Criminal Law, Legal Issues, Motions, Civil Rights, Employment..., Oral Arguments, Westlaw, Litigation, Lexis
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 1995 — 2000
J.D., Law
Indiana University-Northwest 1981 — 1983
M.P.A., Management of Public Affairs, School of Public and Environmental Affairs
Indiana University Bloomington 1977 — 1981
B.S., Policy and Administration, School of Public and Environmental Affairs
Loeffler Thomas P.C. January 2012 - Present
Illinois Appellate Court, First District June 2014 - August 2014
DeVry Inc. June 2010 - November 2011
Robie & Matthai October 2008 - March 2010
Robie & Matthai June 2005 - October 2008
Skills
Legal Writing, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Data Management, Case Managment, Summary Reports, Legal Research, Organization, Creative Writing, Typing, Concordance, Westlaw, Lexis, Library Management, Document Drafting, Editing, Online Research, Social Media Marketing, Litigation, Document Management, Legal Assistance, Microsoft Word, Securities Regulation, Legal Documents, Research, Litigation Management, Litigation Support
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 2013 — 2016
J.D., Health Law, Public Interest Law
Loyola University of Chicago 2011 — 2012
Graduate Certificate, Paralegal Studies, 4.0
UCLA 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General, 3.67
The University of Stirling 2006 — 2007
Study Abroad, English Literature (British and Commonwealth)
Illinois Appellate Court, First District March 2006 - Present
Education
University of Illinois College of Law 2002 — 2005
J.D., Magna Cum Laude
Loyola University of Chicago 2000 — 2002
B.A., Summa Cum Laude
Wolverine Trading June 2014 - May 2015
Illinois Appellate Court, First District January 2014 - May 2014
Northwestern University School of Law May 2013 - September 2013
Skills
Writing, Creative Problem Solving, Public Speaking, Legal Research, Social Media, Legal Writing, Research, Nonprofits, Microsoft Excel, Public Relations, Social Networking, Microsoft Office, Regulatory Compliance, Corporate Tax, Tax, Securities Regulation
Education
Northwestern University School of Law 2012 — 2015
Doctor of Law (JD), Law
Colorado College 2008 — 2012
Bachelor's Degree, English Language and Literature, General
Walden III 2004 — 2008
Illinois Appellate Court, First District August 2013 - Present
West Cook Pro Bono. Domestic Violence Legal Clinic; Lawyers' Committee for Better Housing. 2011 - Present
Chief Justice Charles Freeman, Illinois Supreme Court September 1997 - January 2000
Justice Alan Hartman, Illinois Appellate Court June 1992 - June 1997
Pavalon & Gifford, formerly Asher, Pavalon, Gittler & Greenfield September 1989 - October 1990
Honorable Nicholas Bua, United States District Court, First District January 1990 - May 1990
Pattishall, McAuliffe, Newbury et. al February 1984 - April 1989
Skills
excellent writing skills, Organization &..., Team Leadership, Appellate Practice, Research, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 1987 — 1991
Juris Doctor (JD), Law
Loyola University of Chicago 1979 — 1983
Bachelor's of Science, Criminal Justice, minor in Business Administration
Illinois Appellate Court, First District June 2015 - Present
Illinois Appellate Court, Fourth District April 2014 - June 2015
Special Counsel August 2011 - April 2014
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission January 2011 - May 2011
Justice O'Mara-Frossard May 2010 - August 2010
Office of the Illinois Attorney General May 2010 - August 2010
Judge Diane J. Larsen January 2010 - May 2010
Judge John L. Coffey August 2009 - January 2010
City of Chicago, Department of Law May 2009 - December 2009
Skills
Employment..., Civil Rights Litigation, Labor, Insurance coverage, Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Mediation, Foreclosure Defense, Westlaw, Insurance, Lexis, Depositions, Trials, Legal Issues, Hearings, Courts, Corporate Law, Administrative Law, Motions
Education
The John Marshall Law School 2008 — 2011
J.D., Law
Marquette University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science, Psychology; Social Philosophy
Sidley Austin LLP May 2015 - July 2015
Illinois Appellate Court, First District January 2015 - April 2015
Monroe County Circuit Court - Court I (Civil) June 2014 - August 2014
DLA Piper February 2013 - May 2013
Futian District People's Court July 2011 - August 2011
AllBright Law Offices January 2011 - February 2011
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw, International Law, Chinese, Leadership, Compliance, Civil Procedure, Contract Law, Torts, Cantonese, Lexis, Mediation, Hearings, LexisNexis
Education
Northwestern University School of Law 2014 — 2016
Doctor of Law (JD), Law, Overall GPA: 3.817
Indiana University Bloomington 2013 — 2014
Doctor of Law (JD) candidate, Law
Peking University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Law, 3.580 (Top 25%)
The University of Hong Kong 2011 — 2012
Exchange Student, Law
Peking University 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics, 3.520
Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago June 2015 - Present
Torshen, Slobig, Genden, Dragutinovich & Axel, Ltd. May 2015 - Present
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois July 2014 - April 2015
The Office of the Illinois Senate President, John J. Cullerton February 2014 - June 2014
Illinois Appellate Court, First District May 2013 - January 2014
U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Illinois January 2013 - May 2013
City of Chicago Law Department -- Federal Civil Rights Litigation Section September 2012 - January 2013
DePaul College of Law Asylum & Immigration Legal Clinic August 2012 - December 2012
U.S. Department of Justice June 2012 - August 2012
Circuit Court of Cook County January 2012 - May 2012
Skills
Legal Writing, Trials, Westlaw, Legal Research, Lexis, Appeals, Criminal Law, Hearings, Civil Litigation, Appellate Practice, Oral Arguments, Civil Rights Law, Federal Courts, Public Policy, Legislative Research, Legislation, Legislative Relations, Constitutional Law, Legal Policy, Policy Analysis, Legislative Drafting
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2010 — 2013
J.D., Certificate in International & Comparative Law
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2005 — 2009
B.A., Communication & Political Science
Lavelle Law, Ltd. March 2015 - Present
Illinois Appellate Court, First District August 2014 - December 2014
Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C. May 2014 - August 2014
Novack and Macey LLP July 2009 - May 2014
Novack and Macey LLP June 2008 - July 2009
Michigan State University February 2007 - May 2008
The Listening Ear Crisis Intervention Center March 2007 - January 2008
Georgetown Country Club May 2002 - December 2007
Skills
Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills, Powers of Attorney, Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Medicaid Qualification..., Business Planning, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Westlaw, Litigation, Trials, Commercial Litigation, Arbitration, CaseMap, Lexis, Litigation Support, Appeals, Family Law, Mediation, Courts, Document Review, Depositions, Civil Litigation, Pleadings, Legal Assistance, PACER, Employment Law, LexisNexis
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2011 — 2014
Juris Doctor, cum laude
Michigan State University 2004 — 2008
B.A., Psychology
The Law Offices of Edward T. Joyce & Associates August 2015 - Present
Liberty Mutual Insurance June 2014 - May 2015
Illinois Appellate Court, First District August 2013 - March 2014
Lake County State's Attorney's Office June 2013 - August 2013
GTreasury 2009 - 2011
Skills
Legal Research, Trial Practice, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Legal Writing, Tax Law, Westlaw, Lexis, Public Speaking, Legal Solutions, Microsoft Office, Negotiation, Teaching
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 2012 — 2015
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Loyola University of Chicago 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Environmental Science
The John Marshall Law School April 2013 - Present
DePaul University January 2014 - Present
Corral, Kearney & Cho, LLP July 2013 - Present
Illinois Appellate Court, First District May 2012 - April 2013
Various June 2009 - December 2011
The Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development at DePaul University January 2005 - August 2009
Eubanks and Associates (now Tallgrass Restoration) August 2003 - December 2004
Skills
Appellate Practice, Litigation, Legal Research, Medical Malpractice, Arbitration, Community Outreach, Motions, Legal Writing, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury..., Legal Advice, Property Law, Government, Document Drafting, Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, Pleadings, Municipal Law, Policy, Environmental Awareness, Professional Mentoring, Outcome Driven..., Career Development..., Business Networking, Career Counseling
Education
The John Marshall Law School 2008 — 2012
J.D.
DePaul University 2004 — 2006
M.S., Public Services
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1998 — 2002
B.S., Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
Glenbrook South High School 1994 — 1998
Academy of International Studies
Ho-Chunk Nation June 2015 - Present
Illinois Appellate Court, First District January 2014 - May 2014
The John Marshall Law School September 2012 - May 2014
The John Marshall Law School August 2011 - May 2014
The John Marshall Law School Pro Bono Legal Clinic June 2013 - December 2013
The Domestic Violence Legal Clinic September 2013 - November 2013
The John Marshall Pro Bono Legal Clinic June 2013 - November 2013
University of Illinois at Chicago June 2013 - August 2013
The John Marshall Law School Fair Housing Clinic January 2013 - May 2013
Mortgage Foreclosure Clinic January 2012 - December 2012
Skills
Legal Issues, Legal Research, Westlaw, Policy Analysis, Mediation, Legal Assistance, Legal Writing, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Criminal Law, Community Outreach, Research, Courts, Government, Policy, Nonprofits, Grant Writing, Editing, Public Speaking
Education
The John Marshall Law School 2011 — 2014
Juris Doctor, Law
Loyola University Chicago 2006 — 2010
B.A, English Literature
Gainsberg Law, P.C. March 2014 - Present
Staver & Gainsberg, P.C. September 2001 - March 2014
Illinois Appellate Court, First District January 1999 - September 2001
Skills
Bankruptcy, Chapter 7, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Trials, Litigation, Public Liability, Automobile Accidents, Insurance Law, Consumer Law, Civil Litigation, Insurance, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Wrongful Death, Trial Practice, Personal Injury, Courts, Dispute, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury..., Criminal Defense, Family Law, Hearings, Claim, Employment Law, Appeals, Torts, Wills
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 1993 — 1996
JD, Law
Tabet DiVito & Rothstein LLC March 2001 - Present
Tabet DiVito & Rothstein LLC February 2001 - Present
Quinlan & Chrisham August 1997 - February 2001
Illinois Appellate Court, First District April 1989 - July 1997
Circuit Court of Cook County May 1977 - April 1989
State's Attorney of Cook County December 1963 - May 1977
Skills
Appeals, Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Arbitration, Class Actions, Trade Secrets, Trial Practice, Trials, Mediation, Legal Research, Courts, Hearings, Criminal Law, Business Litigation, Legal Writing
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 1961 — 1963
J.D., Law
Loyola University Chicago 1955 — 1959
None, Philosophy
Law Offices of Edward M. Genson August 2014 - Present
John De Leon & Associates January 2014 - May 2014
Center for Justice in Capital Cases, Death Penalty Legal Clinic, DePaul College of Law January 2013 - May 2014
Illinois Appellate Court, First District July 2012 - September 2012
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Criminal Law, Courts, Legal Assistance, Trials, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Lexis, Mediation, International Law, Appeals, Administrative Law, Westlaw, Criminal Defense, White Collar Criminal..., Litigation Support, LexisNexis
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2011 — 2014
Doctor of Law (JD)
Universitat d'Alacant / Universidad de Alicante 2009 — 2009
University of Iowa 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates 2014 - Present
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois August 2013 - January 2014
Illinois Appellate Court, First District May 2011 - July 2011
Kaye Scholer LLP 2008 - 2010
Skills
Westlaw, Bankruptcy, Corporate Law, Document Review, Legal Writing, Government, Nonprofits, Legal Research
Education
Northwestern University School of Law
Juris Doctor (J.D.), cum laude
Purdue University
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and History
Illinois Appellate Court, First District July 2014 - Present
Franciscan St. Francis Health July 2013 - March 2014
Pizza Hut October 2011 - March 2014
The Walt Disney Company June 2012 - December 2012
Skills
Customer Service, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Leadership, InDesign, Training, Proofreading, Writing, Copywriting, Interviewing Skills, Problem Solving, Food Service, Phone Etiquette, Creative Writer, Journalism, Radio Broadcasting, Information Technology, Project Management, Microsoft Word, Staff Development, Onboarding, Interviews, Collaborative Leadership, Creative Writing, PowerPoint
Education
Governors State University 2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Pasulka & Associates, P.C. February 2015 - Present
Legal Aid Society February 2014 - May 2014
Lloyd Law Group, LTD August 2012 - May 2014
Supreme Court of Illinois May 2013 - January 2014
Illinois Appellate Court, First District January 2013 - April 2013
Cook County State's Attorney's Office June 2012 - December 2012
Congressman Joe Donnelly, U.S. Representative of the 2nd District of IN March 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Research, Community Outreach, Editing, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Criminal Law
Education
The John Marshall Law School 2011 — 2014
Juris Doctor (JD)
Saint Mary's College 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History and Political Science
Kelleher & Buckley, LLC February 2012 - June 2012
The Connecting Link September 2008 - January 2010
Illinois Appellate Court, First District January 2008 - June 2008
Mayor, Brown, Row & Maw May 2006 - August 2006
McAndrews, Held & Malloy, Ltd. May 2005 - August 2005
Abbott Laboratories 1999 - 2002
Baxter International Inc. May 1993 - September 1993
Skills
Corporate Law, Employment Law, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Trademarks, Patent Litigation, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Copyright Law, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Patents, Trade Secrets, Courts, Appeals
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2004 — 2008
J.D., Law, Top 3% (First Year)
Colorado State University
B.A., Philosophy
Pasquesi Associates July 2013 - Present
Illinois Appellate Court, First District May 2011 - September 2012
City of Chicago, Law Department April 2010 - May 2011
The Honorable Ronald Guzmán, United States District Court, N.D. IL January 2009 - June 2009
Crowley & Lamb, P.C. March 2008 - November 2008
The Honorable Jesse Reyes, Circuit Court of Cook County June 2007 - August 2007
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 2006 — 2009
JD, GPA 3.33/4.00
Rollins College 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Ulmer & Berne LLP June 2013 - Present
Locke Lord LLP September 2010 - June 2013
Illinois Appellate Court, First District 2008 - 2008
Education
Illinois Wesleyan University 2003 — 2007
BA, English Writing and Psychology
University of Illinois College of Law
JD, Law
Illinois Appellate Court, First District May 2015 - Present
Circuit Court of Cook County February 2014 - May 2015
Illinois Appellate Court, First District November 2013 - February 2014
Miller Canfield August 2012 - December 2012
Chicago-Kent College of Law June 2012 - August 2012
Infinity Health Care Management May 2011 - August 2012
Judge Lee Preston, Circuit Court of Cook County, Chancery Division January 2012 - April 2012
Law Offices of Chicago-Kent/Low Income Taxpayer Clinic August 2011 - December 2011
Illinois Lieutenant Governor Campaign July 2009 - August 2009
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2010 — 2013
Juris Doctor, Magna Cum Laude
Whiskey Wry Productions August 2013 - Present
City of West Hollywood November 2014 - Present
Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney April 2014 - November 2014
Illinois Appellate Court, First District February 2012 - March 2014
United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois August 2011 - January 2012
Vanek Vickers and Masini May 2010 - April 2011
DePaul Journal of Art Technology and Intellectual Property March 2010 - March 2011
DePaul University College of Law October 2009 - December 2010
DePaul Journal of Art Technology and Intellectual Property August 2009 - March 2010
LaGrange Memorial Hospital March 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Intellectual Property, Digital Photography, Baking, Microsoft Office, Critical Thinking, Copyright Law, Legal Issues, Public Speaking
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2008 — 2011
Juris Doctor
University of Michigan 2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology; Legal and Business Applications
Second City Training Center
K&L Gates August 2011 - Present
Amin Talati, LLC 2009 - January 2011
Illinois Appellate Court, First District August 2009 - December 2009
Chicago Kent College of Law May 2009 - August 2009
Orians Lab 2005 - 2008
Agrawal Lab May 2006 - August 2006
Trimmer Lab September 2004 - May 2005
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2008 — 2011
J.D. magna cum laude, Intellectual Property Certificate
Tufts University 2004 — 2008
B.S., Biology, with a minor in Drama
Holland & Knight LLP May 2014 - Present
Illinois Appellate Court, First District August 2011 - April 2014
Supreme Court of Illinois 2011 - October 2011
Goldberg Weisman Cairo October 2010 - May 2011
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 2008 — 2011
Hinkhouse Williams Walsh LLP August 2010 - Present
HouseHold Arts Collective, NFP April 2005 - Present
SmithAmundsen LLC June 2009 - August 2010
Circuit Court of Cook County, Chancery Division September 2007 - 2009
Illinois Attorney General's Office September 2006 - May 2007
Cook County State's Attorney's Office May 2006 - August 2006
Illinois Appellate Court, First District January 2006 - May 2006
Skills
Insurance Coverage..., Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Contract Negotiation, Negotiation, Torts, Policy, Mediation, Legal Writing, Trials, Courts, Appeals, Westlaw, Arbitration, Corporate Law, Product Liability, Trial Practice, Personal Injury
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 2005 — 2007
JD, Law
The Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago 2001 — 2002
A.A.S., Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts
Case Western Reserve University 1996 — 2001
B.S., Computer Engineering
Hinkhouse Williams Walsh LLP October 2010 - Present
LaBarge Campbell & Lyon September 2008 - October 2010
Illinois Appellate Court, First District August 2007 - May 2008
LaBarge, Campbell & Lyon, LLC June 2007 - August 2007
Armstrong & Marchiori June 2006 - August 2006
Booth Hansen November 2002 - June 2005
Schiff Hardin LLP September 2001 - November 2002
Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Westlaw, Courts, Corporate Law
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2005 — 2008
JD, magna cum laude
Tufts University 1998 — 2001
B.A., Philosophy
Kenyon College 1997 — 1998
Seyfarth Shaw November 2010 - Present
Seyfarth Shaw June 2010 - November 2010
Seyfarth Shaw January 2009 - August 2009
Illinois Appellate Court, First District August 2008 - December 2008
Skills
Trade Secrets, Patent Litigation, Litigation, Patent Prosecution, Patent preparation, Intellectual Property, Patents, Trademark Prosecution, Trademark Infringement, Copyright Litigation
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2007 — 2010
J.D., magna cum laude
University of Delaware 2003 — 2007
B.A., Biological Sciences
Parkland High School 1999 — 2003
Muriel Law Offices, LLC September 2014 - September 2015
Illinois Appellate Court, First District June 2015 - August 2015
Circuit Court of Cook County June 2014 - August 2014
CITGO Petroleum May 2012 - August 2012
University of Illinois Graduate Research Library May 2011 - March 2012
Skills
Legal Research, LexisNexis, Westlaw, PowerPoint, Research, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Italian, Social Media, Time Management, Social Networking, Public Speaking
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 2013 — 2016
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Global Studies & International Business Certificate
Saint Ignatius College Prep 2005 — 2009
Novack and Macey LLP 2010 - Present
Illinois Appellate Court - First District October 2001 - March 2010
Museum of Science and Industry April 1994 - January 1999
Skills
Legal Marketing, Marketing, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Content Strategy, Web Content, Editing, Management, Event Management, Strategic Communications, Business Writing, Corporate Branding, Crisis Communications, Supervision, Nonprofits, Marketing Strategy, Social Media
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 1999 — 2001
JD
Ball State University School of Journalism
BA, MA, Journalism; Public Relations
BatesCarey LLP April 2015 - Present
Pretzel & Stouffer, Chartered April 2012 - April 2015
Illinois Appellate Court, First District August 2009 - March 2012
Illinois Appellate Court, First District September 2005 - August 2009
The Honorable Ann Claire Williams, United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit May 2003 - September 2003
Skills
Courts, Appeals, Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Research, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Product Liability, Civil Litigation, Mediation
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2001 — 2004
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law, High Honors
U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland August 2014 - August 2015
Northwestern University School of Law August 2011 - June 2014
WilmerHale May 2013 - July 2013
Northwestern University School of Law September 2012 - May 2013
Illinois Appellate Court, First District May 2012 - August 2012
City of Ithaca Conservation Advisory Council May 2009 - August 2011
Politiki January 2009 - August 2011
Community Dispute Resolution Center June 2009 - May 2011
Office of the Maryland Attorney General August 2008 - May 2009
U.S. House of Representatives September 2008 - December 2008
Skills
Research, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Editing, Nonprofits
Education
Northwestern University School of Law 2011 — 2014
JD, Law
Boston University 2004 — 2008
BA, Economics
McDonogh School 1997 — 2004
Illinois Appellate Court, First District August 2014 - Present
Cook County Bar Association 2013 - 2014
Appellate Court of Illinois Third District 2004 - 2010
Northern Illinois University College of Law 1999 - 2002
Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Litigation, Courts, Westlaw, Communication Skills, Appeals, Civil Litigation, Product Liability, Hearings, Criminal Law, Strategic Communications, Trial Practice, Trials, Torts, Family Law, Mediation
Education
Northern Illinois University 1999 — 2002
Juris Doctor
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 1990 — 1994
B.S., Business Administration
VonSteuben M.S.C. 1986 — 1990
Illinois Appellate Court, First District June 2013 - Present
Michigan Court of Appeals October 2012 - May 2013
Wayne County Prosecutor's Office May 2010 - November 2011
Michigan Court of Appeals February 2008 - May 2010
Dearborn Department of Law November 2007 - February 2008
Carson Fischer PLC May 2006 - May 2007
Michigan Supreme Court January 2007 - April 2007
Skills
Basic proficiency in...
Education
Wayne State University Law School 2004 — 2007
Juris Doctor, Law, Cum Laude
Central Michigan University 1998 — 2003
B.A., English, Spanish, Philosophy
The Center for Cross-Cultural Study 2001 — 2001
Spanish Language, Literature, and History
Council on International Educational Exchange 2000 — 2000
Spanish Language, Literature, and History
Wolters Kluwer July 2012 - Present
CCH, a part of Wolters Kluwer 2007 - June 2012
CCH, a part of Wolters Kluwer 1999 - June 2007
Thomson Reuters Westlaw December 1997 - September 1999
Illinois Appellate Court, First District September 1997 - November 1997
Skills
Content Management, Editing, Publishing, Content Development, Newsletters, Corporate Communications, Social Media, Media Relations, Publications, Online Publishing, Writing, Research, Customer Service, Customer Relations, New Product Ideas, New Product..., Product Management, Software Design, Proofreading, Employee Training, Process Improvement, Online Articles, State Tax
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1994 — 1997
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law
Loyola University Chicago
Bachelor's Degree, History (with Secondary Education Certification), Magna Cum Laude
Illinois Appellate Court, First District May 2012 - Present
Research Department, Illinois Appellate Court, First District July 2010 - May 2012
MCLE Board of the Supreme Court of Illinois October 2008 - July 2010
Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Courts, Criminal Law, Research, Trials, Criminal Defense, Westlaw, Product Liability, Appeals, Hearings, Legal Issues
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2005 — 2008
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2001 — 2005
B.A., History
J. Koehler Consulting May 2015 - Present
University of Illinois at Chicago, School of Public Health May 2015 - Present
Get Covered Illinois November 2012 - February 2015
Office of the Governor, State of Illinois December 2011 - January 2013
Deputy General Counsel, Office of the Governor March 2009 - December 2011
Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center May 2007 - March 2009
Cook County 2000 - 2006
Technical Review Unit, Illinois House of Representatives, Office of the Speaker January 2000 - August 2000
Illinois Appellate Court, First District 1999 - 2000
Illinois House of Representatives, Office of the Speaker January 1998 - August 1998
Skills
Policy, Government, Legislation, Legislative Relations, Legal Research, Public Relations, Public Policy, Local Government, Policy Analysis, Legal Writing, Litigation, Non-profits, Political Campaigns, Politics, Social Services, Mediation, Nonprofits, Grants, Analysis, Commercial Litigation, Administrative Law, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Public Safety
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 1994 — 1997
J.D., Law, Policy
Loyola University of Chicago 1990 — 1993
BA, English
Chubb December 2010 - Present
CNA Insurance July 2005 - December 2010
Illinois Appellate Court, First District July 2000 - July 2005
Sheffield Systems Inc. June 1999 - July 2000
Skills
Liability, Financial Risk, Insurance, Underwriting, Pricing Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Critical Thinking, Problem Analysis, Claim, Financial Analysis, Leadership, Legal Liability, Pricing Strategy, Professional Liability, Strategy
Education
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business 2008 — 2010
MBA, Business
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 1993 — 1996
JD, Law
Skidmore College 1988 — 1992
BA, Business-Government
Law Office of Geraldine C. Simmons 1984 - Present
John Marshall Law School Alumni Association 1990 - 2011
ALPHA GAMMA PI 1992 - 2010
NATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION 1985 - 2010
Black Women Lawyers Association 1994 - 2009
Cook County Bar Association 1985 - 2009
Cook County Bar Association 1989 - 1990
Washington, Kennon, Hunter & Samuels 1984 - 1984
United States Court of Appeals for 7th Circut October 1981 - September 1983
Illinois Appellate Court, First District May 1981 - September 1981
Skills
Legal Research, Guardianship, Legal Writing, Alternative Dispute..., Product Liability, Conservatorships, Legal Assistance, Courts, probate administration, estate planning..., Elder Law, real estate, Document Review, Appeals, Corporate Governance, Hearings, Trial Practice, Litigation Management, Immigration Law, Licensing, Litigation Support, Legal Compliance, Employment Law, Corporate Law, Trials, Arbitration
Education
The John Marshall Law School 1977 — 1981
JD
Roosevelt University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Pretzel & Stouffer, Chartered 2009 - Present
Illinois Appellate Court - First District January 2009 - August 2009
State of Illinois First District Appellate Court January 2007 - January 2009
Skills
Mediation, Criminal Law, Westlaw, Trials, Pleadings, Research, Legal Research, Commercial Litigation, Legal Writing, Product Liability, Arbitration, Courts, Insurance Coverage, Appellate Law
Education
The John Marshall Law School 2003 — 2006
J.D.
DePauw University 1998 — 2002
B.A., Economics
Murer Consultants March 2014 - Present
Esp Kreuzer Cores LLP May 2012 - February 2014
Susan E. Loggans & Associates May 2011 - August 2011
Illinois Appellate Court, First District December 2010 - May 2011
American Medical Association May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Trials, Legal Research, Personal Injury, Spanish, Health Law, Corporate Law, Litigation, Commercial Litigation
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2009 — 2012
J.D., Law
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2004 — 2008
B.A., Double Major, English & Spanish
McDermott Will and Emery September 1990 - Present
Illinois Appellate Court, First District September 1988 - July 1990
Skills
Tax Law, Cross-border..., Appeals, Mergers & Acquisitions, International Tax, Tax
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 1985 — 1988
Doctor of Law (JD)
Wayne State University 1980 — 1985
Bachelor's degree, Finance, General
Lowis & Gellen LLP March 2003 - Present
Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP January 1998 - March 2003
Illinois Appellate Court, First District January 1997 - January 1998
Skills
Corporate Law, Civil Litigation, Intellectual Property, Bankruptcy, Business Transactions, Legal Issues, Legal Advice, Employment Law, Legal Assistance, Mediation, Hearings, Fraud, Torts, Pleadings, Family Law, Strategic Partnerships, Litigation Support, Human Resources, Joint Ventures, Litigation, Mergers & Acquisitions
Education
Kellogg Graduate School of Management 2001 — 2002
Kellogg Management Institute
The John Marshall Law School 1983 — 1986
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
DePauw University 1979 — 1983
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and Government
Bridgewater State University September 2012 - Present
Prison and Jail Initiative January 2008 - Present
Bridgewater State University September 2005 - Present
Bridgewater State University September 2008 - September 2012
John Jay College 2001 - 2005
Illinois Appellate Court, First District 1990 - 1998
Cook County Public Defender's Office 1986 - 1990
Skills
Higher Education, SPSS, Community Outreach, Teaching, Criminal Law, Research, Criminal Defense Lawyer, Legal Research, Public Speaking, Career Counseling, Qualitative Research, Event Planning, Litigation, Legal Writing, Criminal Justice, Academic Advising, Program Evaluation, Instructional Design, Grant Writing, Program Development, Student Affairs, Adult Education
Education
CUNY Graduate Center 1998 — 2005
PhD, Criminal Justice
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 1984 — 1987
JD
Colombia College 1982 — 1984
MA, Interdisciplinary Arts Education
Clark University 1969 — 1972
BA, Women's Studies
Chittenden, Murday & Novotny LLC January 2003 - Present
Peterson & Ross 1999 - January 2003
Illinois Appellate Court 1998 - 1999
Illinois Appellate Court, First District 1996 - 1998
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois 1995 - 1996
Shannon & Brown, Ltd. 1993 - 1995
Skills
Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Appeals, Courts, Arbitration, Civil Litigation
Education
DePaul University College of Law 1990 — 1993
J.D., Law
Brown University 1986 — 1990
A.B., History and Public Policy
Sidney High School 1983 — 1986
Cook County State's Attorney's Office December 2013 - Present
Cook County State's Attorney's Office January 2012 - Present
Illinois Attorney General's Office January 2012 - May 2012
Illinois Appellate Court, First District August 2011 - November 2011
Cook County Circuit Court May 2011 - August 2011
Chicago-Kent Criminal Defense Clinic May 2011 - August 2011
Cook County State's Attorney's Office May 2010 - July 2010
Nicholas G. Vardalos, CPA June 2006 - August 2009
Skills
Courts, Trials, Legal Writing, Corporate Law, Legal Issues, Legal Research, Lexis, Litigation, Westlaw, Appeals, Civil Litigation, Criminal Law, Hearings, Legal Assistance, Mediation
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2010 — 2013
JD, Law
Northwestern University 2006 — 2010
BA, Political Science, Business Institutions
Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, Ltd. November 2001 - Present
Illinois Appellate Court, First District May 1999 - November 2001
Illinois Appellate Court, First District July 1997 - April 1999
Illinois State Senate January 1995 - June 1997
Skills
Municipal Law, Land Use Law, Local Government, Public Policy, Prosecution, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Appeals, Courts, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Research, General Corporate...
Education
DePaul University College of Law 1991 — 1994
J.D., Law
Indiana University Bloomington 1984 — 1988
B.A., Business - Management and Organizations
Tax Credit Co. November 2014 - Present
Deloitte Tax LLP February 2008 - October 2014
Illinois Appellate Court-First District March 2006 - February 2008
Illinois Appellate Court-First District January 2005 - March 2006
Skills
Tax Law, Tax, Tax Advisory, Corporate Tax, International Tax, Tax Accounting, Income Tax, Tax Research, US Tax, SEC filings, Civil Litigation, US GAAP, Accounting, Financial Analysis
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2001 — 2004
J.D., Law
University of Notre Dame 1997 — 2001
B.A., English
Illinois Commerce Commission June 2015 - Present
Illinois Attorney General's Office August 2012 - May 2015
LexisNexis August 2011 - May 2012
The John Marshall Law School July 2009 - May 2012
Illinois Appellate Court, First District August 2011 - November 2011
Illinois Human Rights Commission June 2011 - August 2011
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority June 2010 - August 2010
Illinois Attorney General's Office January 2010 - May 2010
Mayer Brown 2008 - 2009
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place 2004 - 2008
Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Westlaw, Litigation, Courts, Civil Litigation, Mediation, LexisNexis
Education
DePaul University 2000 — 2004
B.A.
The John Marshall Law School
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Illinois Appellate Court, First District August 2013 - Present
NORC April 2013 - August 2013
Community Care Systems November 2011 - August 2013
Principle Dance August 2012 - June 2013
CPI Corp. (CLOSED) June 2012 - February 2013
Demand Media January 2011 - July 2012
Photogenic Inc. December 2010 - February 2012
Fox Chicago News June 2010 - September 2010
DePaul University September 2009 - June 2010
DePaul University July 2009 - September 2009
Skills
Editing, Photoshop, Word, InDesign, Interviewing, SEO, Social Media, Writing, Organizing, Planning, Public Relations, Media Relations, Digital Media, Digital Photography, Customer Service, Customer Experience, Call Center, Data Entry, Office Administration, Press Releases, Cross-functional Team..., Salesforce.com, Interviews, Photography, Training, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word
Education
DePaul University 2008 — 2010
M.A., Journalism
Blackburn College 2001 — 2005
B.A., English Literature, Communications
Whitney Young Magnet H.S. 1997 — 2001
H.S. Diploma
Illinois Appellate Court, First District September 2014 - Present
The Hon. Deborah Mary Dooling, Circuit Court of Cook County, Law Division December 2013 - September 2014
The Hon. Brigid Mary McGrath, Circuit Court of Cook County, Law Division March 2013 - December 2013
Special Counsel, Axiom, Huron July 2013 - November 2013
The John Marshall Law School September 2010 - April 2013
Wolfe and Polovin May 2010 - September 2010
Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Intellectual Property, Lexis, Torts, Motions
Education
The John Marshall Law School 2008 — 2012
Juris Doctor, cum laude
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science
Illinois Appellate Court, First District May 2014 - Present
Kirkland & Ellis LLP June 2011 - May 2014
Dechert LLP September 2005 - June 2011
Skills
Legal Writing, Litigation, Legal Research, Depositions, Courts, Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury..., Product Liability, Bankruptcy
Education
Cornell Law School 2002 — 2005
J.D., Law
University of Michigan 1998 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with High Distinction, History
New Trier High School
Cooney & Conway May 2011 - Present
Loyola University Chicago School of Law April 2011 - Present
Loyola University Chicago School of Law September 2009 - Present
Illinois Appellate Court February 2010 - May 2011
Illinois Appellate Court, First District October 2009 - January 2010
Cooney and Conway May 2007 - October 2009
Skills
Product Liability, Litigation, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Westlaw, Civil Litigation, Appeals, Courts, Trial Practice, Mediation
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 2006 — 2009
J.D., cum laude
Northwestern University 2002 — 2006
B.A., Political Science
Legal Options Resolving Disputes, LLC December 2014 - Present
Living Day by Day Magazine June 2011 - Present
Law Office of Felisa Johnson September 1986 - Present
Word of Faith 2013 - 2013
Virtual Law Office 2010 - 2013
The Rainmaker Institute 2012 - 2012
FDIC 1990 - 1994
Illinois Appellate Court, First District 1989 - 1990
Skills
Domestic Relations, Prenuptial Agreements, Paternity, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Criminal Defense, Wills, Criminal Law, Powers of Attorney, Juvenile Law, Personal Injury, Courts, Commercial Litigation, Automobile Accidents, Legal Research, Estate Planning, Divorce, Divorce Law, Child Custody, Child Support, Mediation, Family Mediation, Billing Mediation, mediation civil cases, Trial Practice, Appeals, Alternative Dispute..., Collaborative Law, Family Law
Education
Georgia State University - College of Law
Spelman College
Bachelor of Science (BS), Sociology
Stone & Johnson, Chartered 1997 - Present
Illinois Appellate Court, First District 1995 - 1997
Skills
Civil Litigation, Product Liability, Insurance Coverage, Construction Litigation, Litigation, Casualty, Toxic Tort, Insurance, Professional Liability, Defense, Construction Law, Commercial Litigation, Appeals, Arbitration, Class Actions, Trials, Insurance Law, Torts, Mediation, Casualty Insurance, Courts
Education
DePaul University College of Law 1992 — 1995
Illlinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission February 1991 - Present
Adler, Kaplan & Begy August 1985 - February 1991
Illinois Appellate Court, First District June 1983 - June 1985
Education
The John Marshall Law School 1981 — 1983
J.D., Law
Loyola University New Orleans School of Law 1980 — 1981
Law
Southern Methodist University 1976 — 1980
Bachelor of Arts, English
Chicago Public Schools 2007 - Present
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) & Cook County Arbitration Center 1999 - Present
The John Marshall Law School 2002 - Present
The Doc Elliot Pollock Law Practice 2006 - 2007
State's Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor 1999 - 2007
Illinois Appellate Court, First District 1991 - 1999
United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit 1990 - 1996
Circuit Court of Cook County 1987 - 1989
Commerce Clearing House 1986 - 1986
Skills
Fast Learner, Appeals, Legal Writing, Attention To Detail, Legal Research, Courts, Research, Trials, Public Speaking, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Nonprofits, Mediation, Westlaw, Criminal Law, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Hearings, Arbitration, Social Media, concise and thorough..., Non-profits, Teaching, Copy Editing, Event Planning, Creative Writing, Blogging, Microsoft Office, Higher Education, Corporate Law, LexisNexis
Education
The John Marshall Law School 1985 — 1988
Juris Doctor
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1981 — 1985
B.S.
SAC Wireless May 2015 - Present
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy February 2015 - March 2015
Monico, Pavich & Spevack 2007 - 2013
Illinois Appellate Court, First District 2012 - 2012
Robert J. Semrad & Associates, LLC 2007 - 2007
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Litigation, Courts, Civil Litigation, Motions, Public Interest, Oral Arguments, Appellate Practice, Lexis, Legal Issues
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 2010 — 2013
Doctor of Law (JD)
DePaul University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor's degree, English Language and Literature, General
Ernst & Young August 2010 - Present
Chicago-Kent College of Law May 2008 - May 2010
Center for Economic Progress January 2010 - April 2010
Quarles & Brady, LLP May 2009 - July 2009
Illinois Appellate Court, First District May 2008 - July 2008
Daley Center Self-Help Web Center January 2008 - May 2008
Motorola Inc May 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Tax Law, Legal Writing, Tax, Analysis, International Tax, Tax Research
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2007 — 2010
J.D. magna cum laude
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration; Marketing
Waters August 2013 - Present
Goodwin Procter LLP January 2010 - August 2013
Illinois Appellate Court, First District 2007 - 2007
U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit May 2005 - May 2006
Margeotis Fertitta & Partners June 2004 - February 2005
Grey Group October 2001 - June 2004
Skills
Venture Capital, Mergers, Research, Start-ups, Marketing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Law, Securities Regulation, Private Equity
Education
University of Chicago Law School 2007 — 2009
JD
Dartmouth College 1997 — 2001
BA, Government
Illinois Supreme Court December 2000 - Present
Illinois Appellate Court, First District August 1997 - November 2000
Cook County Circuit Court August 1996 - August 1997
Skills
Product Liability, Class Actions, Employment Law, Arbitration, Trial Practice, Political Science, Corporate Law, Fundraising, Torts, Lexis, Legal Issues, Medical Malpractice, Insurance Law, Family Law, Pleadings, Wrongful Death, Litigation Management, Legal Assistance, Personal Injury, Jury Trials, Criminal Defense, Construction Law, Juvenile Law, Personal Injury..., Entertainment Law, Environmental Law
Education
Northwestern University School of Law 1994 — 1995
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Constitutional Law & Linguistic Anthropology, With Honors
Valparaiso University School of Law 1991 — 1994
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Magna Cum Laude
Northwestern University 1987 — 1991
B.A., Political Science and Government
Law Office of the Cook County Public Defender May 2013 - Present
Jump & Associates June 2011 - May 2013
The John Marshall Law School January 2011 - May 2011
Cook County Public Defender's Office May 2009 - May 2010
United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois August 2008 - December 2008
Illinois Appellate Court, First District May 2008 - July 2008
Skills
Courts, Legal Writing, Trials, Appeals, Legal Research, Westlaw, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Criminal Law, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Legal Issues, Hearings, Legal Assistance, Lexis
Education
The John Marshall Law School 2007 — 2010
J.D., Law
DePaul University 2003 — 2007
B.A., Political Science
Loyola University Health System September 2015 - Present
Ingalls Health System August 2012 - September 2015
Lowis & Gellen LLP January 2006 - August 2012
Illinois Appellate Court, First District September 2003 - December 2005
Skills
Contract Negotiation, Health Law, Corporate Law, Legal Research, Mergers, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Negotiation, Courts, Legal Issues, Strategic Planning, Business Transactions, Document Drafting, Corporate Transactional, Privacy Law, Medical Malpractice, Appeals, EMTALA, General Corporate..., Employment Law, Risk Management, Legal Compliance, False Claims, Privacy Issues, Transactional Law, Corporate Governance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Product Liability
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 1991 — 1995
B.S., Public Affairs
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
J.D.
Illinois Appellate Court, First District August 2011 - Present
The John Marshall Law School Fair Housing Legal Clinic August 2010 - December 2010
Querrey & Harrow, Ltd. May 2010 - August 2010
Illinois Appellate Court, First District January 2010 - May 2010
Coordinated Advice and Referral Program for Legal Services (CARPLS) May 2009 - July 2009
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Courts, Appeals, Legal Issues
Education
The John Marshall Law School 2008 — 2011
Doctor of Law (J.D., Cum Laude)
University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Kingston Jamaica 1997 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Sociology/Psychology, with honors
Curcio Law Offices 2001 - Present
Illinois Appellate Court, First District 1999 - 2001
Cook County Circuit Court, Domestic Relations Division 1995 - 1999
Illinois Appellate Court, First District 1993 - 1995
Skills
Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Legal Research, Personal Injury, Appeals, Law Firm Administration, Accounting, Legal Advice, Trial Practice, Microsoft Word, Trials, Corporate Law, Microsoft Office, Arbitration, Courts
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 1989 — 1992
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Mundelein College 1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting
Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP 2007 - 2009
SNR Denton 2000 - 2007
Illinois Appellate Court, First District 1999 - 2000
Education
Indiana University School of Law—Bloomington 1995 — 1998
J.D.
University of Michigan 1991 — 1994
B.A., Philosophy and Sociology
Grippo & Elden LLC May 1988 - Present
Isham, Lincoln & Beale 1986 - 1988
Reuben & Proctor 1982 - 1986
Illinois Appellate Court, First District 1980 - 1982
US Army 1970 - 1973
Skills
Civil Litigation
Education
The John Marshall Law School 1977 — 1979
Juris Doctor (J.D.) With Highest Distinction
Indiana University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics, 1975
Barnes & Thornburg LLP September 2009 - Present
Cook County State's Attorney Felony Trial Division June 2008 - August 2008
Illinois Appellate Court, First District May 2007 - August 2007
Indiana University May 2006 - May 2006
Indiana University January 2005 - April 2006
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Appeals, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Creditors' Rights
Education
University of Iowa College of Law 2006 — 2009
Juris Doctor, Law
Indiana University Bloomington 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Circuit Court of Cook County, Chancery Division January 2014 - Present
India Law News, American Bar Association Section of International Law August 2014 - Present
Illinois Appellate Court, First District August 2013 - November 2013
Chapman Spingola, LLP January 2012 - May 2013
The Chicago-Kent College of Law January 2011 - December 2011
Cook County Circuit Court, Chancery Division May 2011 - July 2011
University of Chicago October 2009 - August 2010
Northwestern University November 2007 - July 2008
New Orleans Public Schools/Charlotte Mecklenburg Public Schools June 2004 - June 2006
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Courts, Westlaw, Lexis, Intellectual Property, Trademarks, Copyright Law, Privacy Law, First Amendment, Administrative Law
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2010 — 2013
J.D., Magna Cum Laude
University of Chicago 2006 — 2007
M.A., Social Science/Anthropology
Brandeis University 2000 — 2004
B.A., History & Anthropology, Cum Laude
Illinois Appellate Court - First District
Skills
Dispute Resolution, Research, Litigation, Legal Research, Arbitration, Courts
Education
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
JD
Loyola College in Maryland
BA, Business Administration
Office for Civil Rights, Department of Education September 2012 - Present
Office of the Illinois Attorney General August 2010 - September 2012
Illinois Appellate Court, First District 2009 - 2010
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP 2001 - 2009
Skills
Litigation, Human Rights, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Appeals, Courts, Intellectual Property, Corporate Law, Arbitration, Westlaw, Discrimination
Education
Villanova University School of Law 1998 — 2001
Juris Doctor
St. Lawrence University 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mathematics
Prairie State Legal Services Inc. June 2014 - August 2014
Cook County State's Attorney's Office June 2013 - August 2013
Office of the Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan - Law Division January 2013 - April 2013
Office of the Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan - Environmental Division August 2012 - November 2012
Illinois Appellate Court, First District August 2011 - December 2011
PREVI – The Bank Of Brazil Employees Pension Plans Fund May 2003 - March 2005
PREVI – The Bank Of Brazil Employees Pension Plans Fund August 1996 - May 2003
Skills
Litigation, Civil Litigation, Appeals, Criminal Litigation, Trials
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2012 — 2013
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law
Loyola University Chicago 2008 — 2009
Certificate in Paralegal Studies, Civil Litigation
University Candido Mendes
Graduate Level Specialization Course of Entrepreneurial Law, Entrepreneurial Law
Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro / UNIRIO
Bachelor in Law, Law
Illinois Appellate Court, First District February 2010 - Present
City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection April 2006 - July 2009
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 1999 — 2002
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
University of Illionois 1995 — 1999
Bachelor's Degree, Sociology
University of Iowa College of Law August 2013 - May 2015
Foley & Lardner LLP May 2014 - August 2014
United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Iowa August 2013 - March 2014
Illinois Appellate Court, First District May 2013 - July 2013
Kansas City Public Schools September 2010 - May 2012
Teach For America June 2010 - May 2012
Briggs & Stratton Corporation May 2009 - September 2009
Reader’s Digest Association May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Missouri teaching..., Editing, Teaching, Copywriting, Online Marketing, Journalism, Coaching, Classroom Management, Tutoring, Curriculum Design, Publications, Research, Legal Writing, Analysis
Education
University of Iowa College of Law 2012 — 2015
Juris Doctor
Rockhurst University 2010 — 2012
Master of Education (M.Ed.)
Marquette University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts
Konicek & Dillon P.C. February 2014 - Present
United States Federal Court for the Northern District of Illinois June 2012 - August 2012
Illinois Appellate Court, First District June 2011 - August 2011
Allstate September 2007 - July 2010
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw
Education
The John Marshall Law School 2010 — 2013
Juris Doctorate, Law
Illinois Appellate Court, First District May 2003 - Present
Illinois Appellate Court 2003 - Present
Skills
Legal Research, Courts, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Law, Legal Writing, Litigation, Trials, Appeals, Intellectual Property, Westlaw, Mediation
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Juris Doctor, Law
Illinois Appellate Court, First District April 2009 - Present
St. Andrew School August 1997 - June 2007
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Teaching, Photoshop, Public Speaking
Education
Concordia University Chicago 2007 — 2009
Masters of Science, Reading Teacher Education
De Paul University 1970 — 1974
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Elementart Education
Illinois Appellate Court, First District November 2010 - Present
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 2003 — 2006
Doctor of Law (JD)
Bowling Green State University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services September 2013 - Present
Illinois Appellate Court, First District November 2010 - September 2013
Northern Illinois University January 2011 - June 2013
University of Chicago Law School September 2011 - December 2011
Illinois Appellate Court, Second District June 2004 - November 2010
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Legal Opinions, Legal Compliance, Appellate Practice, Healthcare, Medicaid, Regulatory Compliance, Statutory Compliances, Statutory Interpretation, Legal Advice, Civil Procedure, Civil Law, Criminal Law, Legal Assistance, State Government, Procurement, Government Procurement, HIPAA, Litigation Management
Education
University of Illinois College of Law 2001 — 2004
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Bradley University 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)