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Cook County Public Defender's Office Employees
Prairie State Legal Services Inc. January 2013 - Present
Cook County Circuit Court, Domestic Relations Division January 2012 - December 2012
Cook County Public Defender's Office May 2011 - December 2011
Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago January 2011 - May 2011
DePaul University College of Law August 2010 - December 2010
Cook County Public Defender's Office May 2010 - August 2010
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid June 2007 - May 2009
Saint Mary's College August 2004 - May 2007
Dixon, Wright & Associates May 2005 - December 2006
Skills
Litigation, Family Law, Legal Assistance, Criminal Defense, Courts, Document Drafting, Legal Advice, Swimming, Appeals, Legal Writing, Hearings
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2009 — 2012
Doctor of Law (JD), Certificate in Public Interest Law
Saint Mary's College 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude, Humanistic Studies
LaSalle High School
Meltzer Purtill & Stelle LLC July 2014 - Present
Philips Law Offices 2014 - 2014
DHR International 2014 - 2014
Cook County Public Defender's Office June 2012 - December 2012
Scharf Banks Marmor LLC, June 2012 - August 2012
Life Span Legal Services January 2009 - January 2010
Skills
Legal Research, Microsoft Office, Legal Writing, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Research, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Westlaw, Litigation, Social Media, Teamwork, Customer Service, Civil Litigation, English, Legal Issues, Editing, Lexis, Trials
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 2010 — 2013
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Commercial law, trial practice & litigation
Calvin College 2004 — 2009
Pre-Law Philosophy, Fine and Studio Arts
Novus Law LLC September 2013 - Present
American Bar Association October 2008 - September 2013
Bloomberg LP 2008 - 2008
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione 2008 - 2008
Associated Press/ENPS 2007 - 2007
Medill Reports: Chicago 2007 - 2007
Medill Reports: Washington 2007 - 2007
Jenner & Block 2006 - 2006
Law Offices of Chicago-Kent 2005 - 2006
Cook County Public Defender's Office 2005 - 2005
Skills
Journalism, Blogging, Web Content, Wordpress, Social Networking, Publicity, Media Relations, Social Media, Editing, Public Relations, New Media, Copy Editing, Newsletters, Feature Articles, Community Outreach, Storytelling, Research, Social Media Marketing, Public Speaking, Press Releases, Newspaper, Westlaw, Magazines, Legal Issues, Marketing, Politics, Publishing, Publications, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Fundraising
Education
Northwestern University 2007 — 2007
Master of Science in Journalism, Medill School of Journalism
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2003 — 2006
Juris Doctor, the Law
Loyola University Chicago 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts, Communication
St. Edwards Central Catholic High School 1993 — 1997
College Prep
Federal Public Defender 2014 - Present
Brustin & Lundblad August 2011 - June 2013
Phillips Law Offices 2013 - 2013
Cook County Public Defenders Office June 2003 - August 2011
Loyola University Chicago 2005 - 2010
Skills
Trials
Education
Loyola University Chicago 1999 — 2002
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law
Boston College 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature
DuPage Victory August 2014 - Present
Office of State Senator Tom Cullerton May 2014 - August 2014
Cook County Public Defender's Office February 2014 - May 2014
Arise Chicago! February 2013 - May 2013
Skills
Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Fundraising, People Skills, People Management, Data Entry, Social Media Outreach, Phone Etiquette, Team Leadership, Team Building, Political Science, Political Campaigns, Time Management, Non-profit Volunteering, Public Speaking, Project Planning, Research
Education
Elmhurst College 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science
Johnsen & Buchanan, LLC August 2014 - Present
Chicago Volunteer Legal Services February 2013 - Present
Burch & Associates September 2013 - July 2014
Kearns Law Firm, LLC November 2012 - September 2013
Caputo Law Firm, P.C. November 2012 - April 2013
Cook County Public Defender's Office June 2011 - May 2012
Law Offices of Chicago-Kent May 2010 - August 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, Litigation Technology, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Motions, Litigation, Courts, Hearings, Criminal Law, Pleadings, Trials, Depositions, Mediation, Commercial Litigation, Trial Practice
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2009 — 2012
J.D., Law
University of California, Berkeley 2006 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Latin American Studies
The Rincon Group, Inc. December 2014 - Present
The Rodriguez Law Group, Inc. April 2014 - Present
Long Z Liu Law Firm May 2013 - August 2013
HealthCare Partners August 2010 - August 2012
Law Offices of Art Hoomiratna•Worked in tandem with Litigation Attorney •Managed updating of case April 2011 - September 2011
Stephenson Acquisto & Coleman 2010 - July 2010
Cook County Public Defender's Office January 2010 - May 2010
Skills
Law, Advertising, Marketing, Public Relations, Political Science, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Westlaw, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Law, Courts, Mediation, Public Speaking, Editing, Litigation, Research, Public Policy, Appeals, Lexis, Trials, Legal Assistance, Civil Litigation, Legal Issues
Education
University of La Verne College of Law 2014 — 2018
Juris Doctor, Law
Marquette University Law School 2012 — 2013
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Loyola University of Chicago 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government, Marketing/Advertising
St Francis High School 2002 — 2006
Chicago House and Social Service Agency January 2015 - Present
The Transformative Justice Law Project of Illinois October 2013 - Present
The Law Offices of Barry A. Schultz, P.C. September 2013 - January 2015
Law Offices of Neil L. Toppel January 2013 - September 2013
DePaul Civil Rights Clinic August 2012 - August 2013
DePaul Journal of Women, Gender, and the Law May 2012 - May 2013
Cook County Public Defender's Office January 2012 - December 2012
DePaul University Legal Analysis and Research Program August 2011 - May 2012
Journal of Women, Gender, and the Law May 2011 - May 2012
DePaul University April 2011 - May 2012
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Editing, Research, Litigation, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Microsoft Word, Legal Assistance, PowerPoint, Social Media, Nonprofits, Courts, Trials
Education
DePaul University 2010 — 2013
Doctor of Law (JD), Public Interest Law, Cum Laude
University of Michigan 2007 — 2009
BA, Philosophy, Asian Studies
Central Michigan University 2005 — 2007
BA, Philosophy, Asian Studies
Cook County Public Defender's Office 2013 - Present
Michael P. Gillespie, Ltd. August 2011 - May 2012
Cook County Public Defender June 2011 - May 2012
Pretzel & Stouffer, Chartered March 2008 - May 2011
The Law Offices of Stuart A. Reid, P.C. June 2006 - March 2008
Skills
Legal Research, Criminal Defense, Legal Documents
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2008 — 2012
Juris Doctor
College of Lake County 2006 — 2007
Certificate in Paralegal Studies
Lake Forest College 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Philosophy, minor in French
Office of the State Appellate Defender September 2015 - Present
Neighborhood Defender Service of Harlem June 2015 - August 2015
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois January 2015 - May 2015
Equip for Equality August 2014 - December 2014
LAF May 2014 - August 2014
Cabrini Green Legal Aid October 2013 - May 2014
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services January 2014 - January 2014
Bustle June 2013 - August 2013
Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies September 2012 - May 2013
Cook County Public Defender's Office November 2011 - August 2012
Skills
Legal Writing, Nonprofits, Interviews, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Interfaith Relations, Legal Research
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2013 — 2016
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Public Interest Law
University of Chicago 2007 — 2011
B.A., Law, Letters, & Society
Hunter College High School 2003 — 2007
Diploma
Fuicelli & Lee, P.C. October 2014 - Present
Bendinelli Law Firm, P.C. November 2013 - October 2014
Express Software and Services October 2012 - October 2013
Patrick J. Burke June 2013 - September 2013
Circuit Court of Cook County, Chancery Division January 2012 - May 2012
DePaul College of Law May 2011 - May 2012
Center for Justice in Capital Cases August 2010 - May 2012
The Honorable Michael R. Panter at Circuit Court of Cook County August 2011 - December 2011
Cook County Public Defender's Office May 2011 - August 2011
Hunt & Associates, P.C. November 2007 - August 2009
Skills
Legal Research
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2009 — 2012
J.D., Law, Cum Laude, Dean's Merit Scholarship Recipient
University of Wisconsin-Madison 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (2), English Literature, Spanish Language
Community Legal Services June 2015 - Present
Hughes Socol Piers Resnick & Dym Ltd. May 2012 - August 2014
Cook County Public Defender's Office June 2011 - October 2011
Skills
Legal Writing, English, Public Speaking, Litigation, Research, Microsoft Office, Legal Research, Spanish, Editing, Microsoft Excel, Non-profits, Social Media, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Public Policy, Westlaw
Education
University of Pennsylvania Law School 2014 — 2017
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Toll Public Interest Scholar
Amherst College 2007 — 2011
BA, Sociology
Institute for the International Education of Students 2010 — 2010
Law Offices of CHARLES D. ALLEN October 1995 - Present
Law Offices of Charles D. Allen October 1995 - Present
Juvenile Justice Advocates, LLC 1995 - 2014
National Black Conference of State Legislatures 2012 - 2013
Law Firm of Houston Smith 2008 - 2011
The Green Law Firm 2006 - 2008
Cook County Public Defender's Office 1989 - 1991
Skills
Litigation, Family Law, Real Estate, Negotiation, Research, Strategic Planning, Contract Negotiation, Customer Relations, Personal Injury, Compliance, Wills, Criminal Law, Estate Planning, Business Strategy, Arbitration, Legal Writing, Legal Research
Education
The John Marshall Law School
Doctorate of Jurisprudence, CRIMINAL/CIVIL LAW & PROCEDURE
DePaul University
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), HUMAN RELATIONS & BUSINSESS LAW
WILLIAM RAINEY HARPER COLLEGE
AAS, PARALEGAL STUDIES & LEGAL TECHNOLOGY
PROVISO EAST
The Morales Law Firm July 2015 - Present
Law Offices of Mayor Joseph L. Alioto and Angela Alioto July 2015 - Present
Ribera Law Firm, A Professional Corporation May 2011 - May 2015
The Hastings Herald January 2011 - September 2012
Hastings Tenderloin Tutoring Program January 2011 - January 2012
Shriners Hospitals for Children January 2010 - August 2010
Priscilla Carbonell's Care Home October 2009 - August 2010
Cook County Public Defender's Office January 2009 - October 2009
Chicago Bulls October 2008 - May 2009
Waddell & Reed February 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Courts, Intellectual Property, Trials, Personal Injury, Lexis, Mediation, Research, Human Resources, Legal Issues, Employment Law, Criminal Law
Education
University of California, Hastings College of the Law 2010 — 2013
Juris Doctor
Loyola University Chicago 2005 — 2009
B.B.A. in Finance. B.B.A. in Marketing. B.A. in Communication Studies, Finance, Marketing, Communication Studies, Advertising/Public Relations
ANESI, OZMON, RODIN, NOVAK, & KOHEN, LTD. 2013 - Present
Will County Public Defender's Office January 2012 - November 2012
Richard F. Mallen & Associates March 2012 - June 2012
Cook County Public Defender's Office May 2011 - May 2012
Center For Justice in Capital Cases, DePaul University College of Law January 2011 - May 2012
Zeidman & Associates Ltd. September 2010 - May 2011
The Daily Journal February 2008 - August 2009
Chicago Journal 2007 - 2008
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2009 — 2012
J.D.
Columbia College Chicago 2003 — 2007
B.A., Journalism, concentration in Reporting on Health, Science & Environment; Environmental Studies minor
Rogoway Law Group, A Professional Corporation August 2014 - Present
The Law Firm of Joshua B. Kutnick April 2014 - June 2014
Cook County Public Defender's Office January 2013 - May 2013
The Law Firm of Meczyk & Goldberg February 2012 - March 2013
Cook County Public Defender's Office May 2012 - August 2012
Cook County Public Defender's Office August 2011 - December 2011
Chicago Kent College of Law August 2011 - December 2011
Chicago Kent College of Law May 2011 - November 2011
Chicago Kent College of Law May 2011 - August 2011
Chicago Kent College of Law September 2010 - May 2011
Skills
Legal Research, Courts, Research, Excel, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Mediation, Litigation, Criminal Law, Trials, Commercial Litigation, Public Speaking, Editing, Legal Issues, Criminal Defense, Lexis, Motions, Legal Assistance, General Awesomeness, Civil Litigation
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2010 — 2013
Juris Doctor, Law, Cum Laude
Loyola Marymount University 2007 — 2009
Bachelor, Communication
Cook County Adult Probation Department October 2014 - Present
TASC, Inc. (Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities) January 2014 - October 2014
DuPage County Probation August 2012 - June 2013
Cook County Public Defender's Office January 2012 - May 2012
UCAN May 2011 - December 2011
Kalamazoo Probation Enhancement Program January 2010 - March 2011
9th Judicial Circuit Court January 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Social Services, Adolescents, Mental Health, Non-profits, Courts, Public Speaking, Criminal Defense, Legal Issues, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Interviews, Mediation, Crisis Intervention, Training, Psychology
Education
DePaul University Clarence Darrow Death Penalty Defense College 2013 — 2013
Certification, Capital Mitigation
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology 2011 — 2013
M.A., Forensic Psychology
Kalamazoo Valley Community College 2008 — 2009
Certificate, Emergency Medicine
Western Michigan University 2003 — 2007
B.A., Criminal Justice and Sociology
David Wiener and Associates Criminal Defense Law Firm June 2010 - Present
Cook County Public Defender's Office May 2014 - August 2014
Superior Court of St. Croix, USVI January 2012 - April 2012
TPR Resources June 2009 - August 2009
Tempo Graphics June 2006 - August 2008
J-Way Builders June 2005 - June 2006
Skills
Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Microsoft Word, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Social Media, Research, Event Planning, Time Management, Outlook, Fundraising, Customer Service, Contract Negotiation, Teamwork, Sales, Editing, Insurance, Marketing, Westlaw, Lexis, Nonprofits, Negotiation
Education
Northern Illinois University 2012 — 2015
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Illinois State University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice Sciences, Political Science
Illinois State University 2008 — 2012
St. Charles North 2004 — 2008
High School Diploma
Miami-Dade Public Defender's Office August 2012 - Present
Cook County Public Defender's Office February 2010 - May 2012
Education
The John Marshall Law School 2009 — 2012
Juris Doctor
Illinois State University 2004 — 2006
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice/Policing
Various 2001 — 2004
Vocal Performance
Zashin & Rich Co., L.P.A. November 2013 - Present
Walter & Haverfield LLP May 2012 - May 2013
The Law Office of William P. Gibbons July 2009 - January 2013
Milton A. Kramer Law Clinic August 2012 - December 2012
EEOC May 2011 - August 2011
J&M Real Estate Advisors May 2010 - August 2010
Policy Matters Ohio October 2009 - May 2010
Cook County Public Defender's Office January 2009 - May 2009
Skills
Legal Writing, Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Hearings, Legal Research
Education
Case Western Reserve University School of Law 2010 — 2013
Loyola University Chicago 2005 — 2009
B.A., Music, Political Science
Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP May 2014 - Present
Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti, LLP September 2011 - April 2014
U.S Department of Justice--Office of Professional Responsibility June 2010 - August 2010
Phillips & Cohen LLP June 2009 - August 2009
Taxpayers Against Fraud April 2007 - August 2008
Cook County Public Defender's Office June 2006 - August 2006
Global Urban Trek June 2004 - August 2004
Skills
Research, Legal Writing, Editing, Pleadings, Litigation, Legal Issues, Fraud, Legal Research, False Claims, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation
Education
Boston College Law School 2008 — 2011
Juris Doctorate
Northwestern University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Sciences, Communication Studies and Political Science
Northwestern University 2003 — 2007
B.S., Communication Studies and Political Science
The Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project January 2014 - February 2015
Tapia-Ruano & Gunn P.C. December 2011 - December 2013
Cook County Public Defender's Office August 2010 - April 2011
DePaul College of Law Civil Rights Clinic January 2010 - December 2010
Smith, Johnson & Antholt June 2010 - November 2010
Lifespan Center for Legal Services and Advocacy-Immigration Project June 2010 - August 2010
DePaul College of Law Immigration Clinic August 2009 - December 2009
Illinois Attorney General's Office June 2009 - July 2009
Arizona House of Representatives January 2007 - May 2007
Skills
Courts, Litigation, Trials, Criminal Law, Immigration Law, Hearings, Depositions, Civil Rights, Pleadings, Spanish, Motions, Human Rights, Editing, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Civil Litigation, Public Interest, Mediation, Appeals, Criminal Defense, Lexis, Legal Assistance, Legal Issues
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2008 — 2011
JD, Certificate in Public Interest Law
Arizona State University 2004 — 2008
B.A. History, B.A. Political Science, Certificate of Philosophy, Politics and Law
Vako Law July 2015 - Present
Sam Amirante &Associates P.C September 2012 - July 2015
Students' Legal Assistance Office August 2011 - June 2012
Pro Bono Work on Asylum and Special Iraqi Visa April 2011 - February 2012
Southern Illinois University School of Law August 2011 - December 2011
Cook County Public Defender's Office May 2011 - September 2011
Southern Illinois University School of Law May 2010 - September 2010
Illinois Department of Corrections Legal Services June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Legal Issues, Courts, Research, Immigration Law, Analysis, Motions, Trial Practice, Licensing, Westlaw, Civil Litigation, Criminal Law, Hearings, Lexis, LexisNexis, Litigation, Public Speaking, Trials
Education
Southern Illinois University School of Law 2009 — 2012
Juris Doctor, Law
DePaul University 2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Cook County Public Defender Office May 2013 - Present
Law Office of Daniel E. Goodman April 2012 - May 2013
Circuit Court of Cook County May 2011 - August 2011
Cook County Public Defender's Office January 2011 - May 2011
Legal Aid Foundation September 2010 - December 2010
Cook County Public Defender's Office, Murder Task Force May 2010 - August 2010
Cook County Public Defender's Office, Forensic Division February 2010 - May 2010
DePaul University College of Law September 2009 - December 2009
Cook County Public Defender's Office, Juvenile Division May 2009 - August 2009
After School Matters April 2004 - July 2008
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2008 — 2011
Juris Doctor, Law
Loyola University Chicago 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice
King County Department of Public Defense April 2015 - Present
Cook County Public Defender's Office January 2014 - November 2014
Circuit Court of Cook County, Chancery Division August 2013 - December 2013
Texas Attorney General May 2013 - July 2013
U.S. Department of Education Office of Civil Rights January 2013 - May 2013
Jee Law P.C. June 2012 - August 2012
Dallas County Civil Court 95th District May 2012 - June 2012
Sommerman & Quesada, LLP May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Legal Research, Westlaw, Legal Writing, Legal Assistance, Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Microsoft Office, Political Science, Human Rights, Foreign Policy, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Public Speaking, Hearings, Policy, Mediation, Trial Practice, Legislation, Legislative Research, Appeals, Depositions, Litigation, Political Campaigns, Trials, Research
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2011 — 2014
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of San Diego 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Relations
Highland Park High School 2003 — 2007
Nicole Virginia Music, LLC July 2012 - Present
Trea Day Management & Publicity, Inc. April 2012 - Present
EMA Productions, LLC March 2012 - September 2012
Full Sail University August 2010 - September 2011
Chicago State University August 2008 - April 2009
Chicago State University 2005 - 2009
Cook County Public Defender's Office June 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Social Media Marketing, Entertainment, Web Marketing, Leadership, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, Business, Access, Logic Studio, Web Hosting, Entertainment Law, Public Relations, Advertising, Adobe Creative Suite, Broadcast, Mac, Social Networking, Blogging, Event Planning, Event Management, Marketing, Online Marketing, Music Industry, Music
Education
Walden University 2014 — 2016
Doctorate of Business Administration, International Business
Full Sail University 2010 — 2012
Master of Science Degree, Internet Marketing
Full Sail University 2010 — 2011
M.S, Master of Science Program, Entertainment Business/Internet Marketing
Full Sail University 2010 — 2011
Master of Science Degree, Entertainment Business
Chicago State University 2005 — 2009
B.S, Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice/Pre-Law
Chicago State University 2005 — 2009
B.A Degree, Communications Media & Theater/Radio Broadcasting & Television/Video Production
University of Central Florida - College of Business Administration
University of Southern California
Master's degree, Entertainment Business
Allen and Newman, PLLC September 2015 - Present
Mark L. Karno & Associates March 2014 - September 2015
Napleton Law, Ltd. October 2012 - April 2014
Rock Fusco & Connelly, LLC October 2011 - September 2012
James M. Ridge & Associates June 2008 - October 2011
Cook County Public Defender's Office 2006 - 2007
Skills
Civil Litigation, Litigation, Personal Injury, Criminal Law, Real Estate Transactions, Appeals, Mediation, Trial Practice, Arbitration
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2004 — 2007
Juris Doctor
Saint Xavier University 2000 — 2004
BBA, BA, Business Administration, Philosophy
Marist High School 1995 — 1999
St. Alexander
St. Alexander
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
Ellis County and District Attorney's Office February 2015 - Present
Potter County Attorney's Office July 2013 - February 2015
The John Marshall Law School January 2010 - June 2013
Cook County Public Defender's Office September 2011 - January 2012
The Office of Public Guardian, Cook County Juvenile Division June 2010 - November 2010
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Research, Public Speaking, Higher Education, Teaching, Microsoft Office, Editing, Westlaw, Social Media, PowerPoint, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Policy Analysis, Trials
Education
The John Marshall Law School 2009 — 2012
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law
Baylor University 2001 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
Duncanville High School 1998 — 2001
Colorado State Public Defender's Office March 2014 - Present
Cook County Public Defender's Office August 2012 - May 2013
Rathod Mohamedbhai LLC June 2012 - August 2012
Judge Leida J. Gonzalez Santiago January 2012 - May 2012
Criminal Defense Clinic at Chicago-Kent College of Law August 2011 - December 2011
Policy Studies September 2008 - July 2010
JMI Equity 2008 - 2008
Skills
Finance, Trials, Criminal Law
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2010 — 2013
Juris Doctor
University of San Diego 2004 — 2008
BS, Finance, General
Lora, Chanthadouangsy & Castellanos, LLC dba LCC LAW April 2014 - Present
Logan Bar & Grill August 2012 - November 2014
Cook County Public Defender's Office October 2012 - May 2013
Northside Bar & Grill June 2012 - April 2013
Strellis & Field Chartered May 2011 - July 2012
Apple June 2009 - August 2011
Southern Illinois University January 2009 - May 2009
Village of Bolingbrook Public Works May 2008 - August 2008
Southern Illinois University Housing August 2006 - May 2008
Skills
Microsoft Office, Research, Mac OS X, iWork, iLife, OS X, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Courts, Time Management, Legal Issues, Mac, Microsoft Excel, Inventory Management, Leadership, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, Social Networking, PowerPoint, WordPress, Social Media, Trials, Adobe Creative Suite, Statistics, Windows, Photography, Retail
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2010 — 2013
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law
Universidad Pontificia Comillas 2011 — 2011
International Law
Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien / WU Wien 2011 — 2011
International Tax Law
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics
Bolingbrook High School 2001 — 2005
High School Diploma
National Treasury Employees Union March 2014 - Present
National Treasury Employees Union May 2013 - March 2014
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation March 2010 - May 2013
Teamsters Local 700 November 2012 - April 2013
Clark Baird Smith, LLP July 2012 - November 2012
Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board May 2011 - May 2012
Center for Conflict Resolution September 2011 - March 2012
DePaul University College of Law August 2011 - December 2011
DePaul University College of Law August 2010 - May 2011
Cook County Public Defender's Office May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Legal Research, Public Sector Labor..., Private Sector Labor..., Alternative Dispute..., Mediation, Oral Communication, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Hearings, Westlaw, Litigation, Licensing, Social Media, Public Speaking, Trials, Research, Arbitration, Courts, Lexis, Criminal Law, Administrative Law, Public Policy, Dispute Resolution, Employment Law, Fundraising, Legal Assistance, Legal Issues, Nonprofits, Policy Analysis, Politics
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2009 — 2012
University of Wisconsin-Madison 2005 — 2009
B.S., Political Science
Lake County Prosecutors Office February 2014 - Present
Indiana Legal Services - Merrillville office October 2013 - June 2014
Indiana Attorney General- Tax Litigation Division February 2013 - June 2013
Professor Frank Sullivan December 2012 - June 2013
Marion County Juvenile Courts January 2011 - December 2012
Cook County Public Defender's Office May 2012 - November 2012
Superior Engineering, LLC May 2012 - August 2012
Indiana State Senate December 2011 - April 2012
Indiana Department of Correction August 2011 - December 2011
Center for Victim and Human Rights May 2011 - December 2011
Skills
Motions, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Litigation, Courts, Hearings, Trials, Appeals, Legal Issues, Research
Education
Indiana University-Northwest 2014 — 2015
Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Accounting, Accounting and Finance
Indiana University School of Law—Indianapolis 2010 — 2013
Doctor of Law (J.D.), 3.2
Indiana University Northwest 2007 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Criminal Justice and Corrections, 3.989
The Claro Group December 2012 - Present
Paulaner HP USA April 2010 - September 2011
Cook County Public Defender's Office January 2009 - May 2009
Midwest Environmental Advocates June 2008 - August 2008
The Claro Group July 2003 - July 2006
Skills
Criminal Law, Environmental Law, Litigation, Litigation Support, Legal Research, Environmental Awareness, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property, Due Diligence, Insurance Law, Legal Assistance, Research, Management Consulting, Negotiation, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Insurance, Financial Analysis
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2006 — 2009
J.D.
The University of Chicago 1998 — 2002
B.A., Economics
Williston Northampton
Williston Northampton
Kralovec, Jambois & Schwartz May 2013 - Present
Parrillo, Weiss & O'Halloran May 2004 - April 2013
West Group 2002 - 2004
Clifford Law Offices 2002 - 2004
Cook County State's Attorney Office June 2000 - August 2002
Cook County Public Defender's Office June 2001 - September 2001
Skills
Litigation, Trials, Personal Injury, Arbitration, Torts, Medical Malpractice, Depositions, Westlaw, Motions, Jury Trials, Liability, Dispute
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2001 — 2004
Juris Doctor
The University of Iowa 1998 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Behavior
Citi July 2013 - Present
HSBC Securities November 2012 - July 2013
NYC DOI July 2012 - October 2012
Cook County Public Defender's Office October 2011 - May 2012
Law Office of David L. Rudolph March 2011 - December 2011
Federal Defender Program January 2011 - May 2011
Circuit Court of Cook County August 2010 - December 2010
KELLY SCOTT MADISON July 2006 - July 2009
Skills
Westlaw
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2009 — 2012
Juris Doctor
University of Miami 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Journalism/Political Science
Motlagh Law Office P.C. January 2011 - Present
Cook County Public Defender's Office May 2006 - March 2009
Skills
Civil Litigation, Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury, Courts, Family Law, Mediation, Trial Practice, Corporate Law, Criminal Law, Westlaw, Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy, Product Liability, Legal Issues, Torts, Trials
Education
The John Marshall Law School 2006 — 2009
Doctor of Law (JD), Law
DePaul University 2001 — 2004
B.A., Political Science and Pre-Law
SP Plus Corporation (SP+) September 2013 - Present
Private Maths Tutor March 2011 - Present
National Able Network January 2013 - April 2013
Chicago Eyes June 2007 - January 2013
Ilustre Colegio de Abogados de Barcelona May 2012 - July 2012
John Felice Rome Center January 2011 - May 2011
Cook County Public Defender's Office June 2010 - September 2010
Skills
Social Media, Research, Public Speaking, Facebook, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Fundraising, Public Relations, Social Networking, Time Management, Access
Education
Loyola University of Chicago 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), International Business, Finance, Senior
IES Barcelona- Barcelona, Spain 2012 — 2012
Spanish Language and Culture, Senior
John Felice Rome Center- Rome, Italy 2011 — 2011
Global Business Strategy, Sophomore
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US Department of Homeland Security November 2014 - Present
Tobin & Munoz LLC November 2009 - November 2014
Cook County Public Defender's Office May 2009 - August 2010
Skills
Westlaw, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Courts, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Lexis, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense, Trial Practice, Torts, Trials, Legal Issues, Criminal Law, Legal Assistance
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2011 — 2014
Juris Doctor, Law
University of Illinois at Chicago 2008 — 2011
BA, Criminal Justice
Marist High School 2003 — 2007
Swanson, Martin, & Bell, LLP September 2011 - Present
Cook County Public Defender's Office January 2011 - May 2011
United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois August 2010 - December 2010
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP August 2005 - August 2009
Skills
Litigation, Civil Litigation, Medical Malpractice, Torts, Research, Personal Injury, Courts, Depositions, Toxic Tort, Asbestos, Trials, Trial Practice, Asbestos Litigation, Pleadings, Legal Writing, Product Liability, Class Actions, Premises Liability..., Professional Malpractice, Wrongful Death, Public Liability, Defense, Corporate Law, Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury..., Appeals, Hearings
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2009 — 2011
Juris Doctorate, Law
The John Marshall Law School 2008 — 2009
Wheaton College 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Law Offices of John D. Pallante June 2015 - Present
Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas May 2014 - Present
Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas October 2014 - January 2015
Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel 5th DCA July 2012 - October 2013
Bartell, Barickman and Powell, LLP January 2011 - May 2011
Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation March 2010 - December 2010
Durrani Law Firm January 2009 - April 2009
Cook County Public Defender's Office June 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Civil Litigation, Hearings, Litigation, Legal Writing, Legal Research
Education
University of Wisconsin Law School 2006 — 2009
Juris Doctor, LAW
Benedictine University 2002 — 2006
B.A., English Literature and Secondary Education
Law Office of the Cook County Public Defender December 2013 - Present
Stevens Law Group October 2011 - December 2013
Cook County Public Defender's Office January 2011 - May 2011
Illinois Supreme Court October 2010 - December 2010
Illinois Supreme Court August 2010 - October 2010
Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago May 2010 - August 2010
Law Office of the Cook County Public Defender May 2009 - August 2009
Sedgwick CMS February 2007 - August 2008
Liberty Mutual Insurance 2003 - 2007
Skills
Litigation, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Criminal Law, Hearings, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury..., Medical Malpractice, Motions, Courts
Education
The John Marshall Law School 2008 — 2011
J.D., Law
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College of Business 1999 — 2003
B.S., Finance
ESADE Business & Law School 2002 — 2002
Business Administration
Levy Alonso and Rodriguez Consulting Group, LLC January 2014 - Present
Lisa M. Dietlin and Associates, Inc. March 2012 - December 2013
Cook County Public Defender's Office January 2011 - May 2011
Domestic Violence Division of the Circuit Court January 2011 - May 2011
DePaul University College of Law 2008 - May 2011
Casa Central February 2008 - January 2011
Chicago Urban League 2011 - 2011
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Litigation, Non-profits, Courts, Criminal Law, Research, Fundraising, Mediation, Legal Assistance, Spanish, Employment Law, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Higher Education, Community Outreach, Philanthropy, Grant Writing, Proposal Writing, Grants, Strategic Communications, Newsletters, Annual Giving, Public Policy, Legal Advice, Human Rights, Program Evaluation, Event Management, Volunteer Management, Program Development, Event Planning, Management, Social Media, Strategic Planning
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2008 — 2011
J.D.
DePaul University 2006 — 2008
Masters of Science, Public Service Management
Vanderbilt University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science, Child Development and Cognitive Studies
Pace High School
Howard Counseling Services Inc. October 2014 - Present
Adler School of Professional Psychology August 2011 - October 2013
New Age Services Corporation September 2012 - September 2013
Cook County Public Defender's Office January 2012 - June 2012
Leroy/Graduate Studies February 2010 - July 2011
Argosy University 2010 - 2011
Skills
Statistics, Psychological Assessment, Crisis Intervention, Mental Health, Teaching, Public Speaking, Psychology, Research, Fundraising, Forensic Psychology, Editing, CBT, Psychotherapy, Microsoft Excel, Group Therapy, Behavioral Health, Social Services, Mental Health Counseling, Program Development, Motivational..., Counseling Psychology, Case Management, Community Outreach, Mindfulness, Anger Management, Clinical Psychology, Psychological Testing, Career Counseling, Clinical Research, Data Entry, Life Transitions, Self-esteem, Post Traumatic Stress, Program Evaluation, Child Development, Developmental..., Health Psychology, Individual Counselling, Autism Spectrum..., Grief Counseling, Treatment, Interventions, Family Therapy, Adolescents, Stress Management, Conflict Resolution
Education
Adler School of Professional Psychology 2011 — 2013
MA, Clinical & Forensic Psychology
Illinois School of Professional Psychology /Argosy University /Chicago 2010 — 2011
BA, Clinical Psychology
Richard J. Daley Community College 1995 — 1997
AA, General
Edward Tilden Technical High School 1984 — 1989
Diploma, General
TD Ameritrade April 2014 - Present
TD Ameritrade May 2012 - April 2014
MARCUS SCHANTZ, ATTORNEY AT LAW February 2010 - May 2010
DEPAUL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW September 2009 - May 2010
COOK COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE January 2008 - July 2009
DEPAUL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW October 2008 - May 2009
CONVENIENT FOOD MART January 2004 - December 2006
KOHL'S DEPARTMENT STORES April 2003 - January 2004
SHOPKO STORES, INC January 1999 - April 2003
Skills
Legal Research
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2007 — 2010
Juris Doctor, Concentration in Criminal Law
University of Nebraska at Omaha 2001 — 2004
B.S., Criminal Justice with minor in English, summa cum laude
Paul W. Plotnick, Attorney At Law January 1979 - Present
Cook County Public Defender's Office August 1976 - October 1979
Harry Plotnick October 1974 - August 1976
Chicago Board of Education September 1971 - April 1973
Skills
Non-profits, Public Speaking, Probate, Estate Planning, Real Estate, Contract Negotiation, Residential, Small Business, Civil Litigation, Family Law, Probation, Residential Homes, Litigation, Mediation, Legal Writing, Prenuptial Agreements, Bankruptcy, Domestic Relations, Legal Research, Arbitration, Courts, Paternity, Appeals, Negotiation, Trial Practice, Alternative Dispute..., Guardianship, Collaborative Law, Nonprofits, Criminal Law, Powers of Attorney, Trials, Commercial Litigation, Trusts, Torts, Criminal Defense, Elder Law, Automobile Accidents, Personal Injury, Personal Injury..., Wrongful Death, Estate Administration, Public Liability, Hearings, Juvenile Law, Medical Malpractice, Product Liability, Dispute, Depositions, Dispute Resolution
Education
DePaul University College of Law 1970 — 1974
Juris Doctor, Law
DePaul University College of Law 1970 — 1974
Juris Doctor, Law
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1966 — 1968
BA, History, English, Science, Teachiing
Wholesome Wave Foundation April 2012 - Present
United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois August 2010 - December 2010
United States Attorney's Office, Northern District of Illinois June 2010 - August 2010
Cook County Public Defender's Office December 2009 - May 2010
Illinois Attorney General's Office August 2009 - December 2009
Law Offices of Van A. Schwab January 2009 - August 2009
Office of State Senator Heather Steans 2009 - 2009
Skills
Press Releases, Press Relations, Writing, Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Social Media, Public Relations, Copywriting, Corporate Partnership..., Copy Editing, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Social Media Outreach, Strategic Partnerships, Agricultural Policy, Grassroots Organizing, Website Updating, Managing Database, Food Policy, Individual Donor..., Talking Points, Public Policy, Research, Facebook, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Agricultural Law, Written & Oral..., Twitter, Blogging, Grant Writing, Philanthropy, Grants, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Advocacy, Wordpress, PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite, Squarespace, Lexis, Legislative Research, Policy, Alternative Dispute..., Creative Campaign..., WordPress, Courts
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 2008 — 2011
JD, Law
Elon University 2005 — 2008
BA, Political Science, International Studies
Robinson
Global Health Strategies December 2012 - Present
Global Health Strategies February 2012 - December 2012
Global Health Strategies May 2011 - February 2012
State Senator Bruce E. Tarr July 2006 - September 2010
Shearman & Sterling LLP June 2005 - August 2005
Cook County Public Defender's Office June 2004 - August 2004
Education
University of Chicago Law School 2003 — 2006
J.D., law
Claremont McKenna College 1999 — 2003
B.A., Politics, Philosophy, and Economics (PPE) and Government
Self February 2012 - Present
Hire Counsel July 2015 - August 2015
Multiple January 2015 - June 2015
The Saint Consulting Group January 2015 - March 2015
National Lawyers Guild at Chicago-Kent August 2012 - May 2014
The Institute for Science, Law, and Technology at Chicago-Kent May 2013 - February 2014
Occupied Chicago Tribune December 2011 - 2014
Chicago-Kent Student Bar Association April 2012 - December 2013
Preston Bradley Center, NFP October 2012 - March 2013
Cook County Public Defender's Office May 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Editing, Writing, Social Media, Press Releases, Event Planning, Public Relations, Research, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Legal Research, Politics, Fundraising, Legal Writing, Teaching, Policy Analysis, Nonprofits, International Relations, Microsoft Office, Blogging, Spanish, Creative Writing, Social Networking, Journalism, Event Management, Microsoft Word, New Media, Social Media Marketing, Public Policy, Political Science, Government, French, Media Relations, Grant Writing, Volunteer Management, Political Campaigns, Newsletters, Facebook, Editorial, Higher Education, Copy Editing, Non-profits, Microsoft Excel, Westlaw, Strategic Communications, Community Organizing, PowerPoint, Program Development, Proofreading, Grassroots Organizing, Publications
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2011 — 2014
Doctor of Law (JD), Data Privacy, Surveillance, Online Anonymity
University of Virginia 2007 — 2011
B.A., Religious Studies, with Distinction
Giovannini Olshansky & Fenner February 2015 - Present
Giovannini & Olshansky March 2006 - Present
Cook County Public Defender's Office 2004 - 2005
Enterprise Rent-A-Car 2000 - 2002
Skills
Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Appeals, Courts, Criminal Defense, Criminal Law, Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, Trial Practice, Hearings, Trials, Felonies, Torts
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2002 — 2005
Juris Doctor, Law
Tulane University 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
U of C Lab School 1983 — 1996
High school diploma
Cortina, Mueller & Frobish, P.C. May 2013 - Present
Grundy County State's Attorney January 2012 - April 2013
The John Marshall Law School January 2010 - January 2013
Grundy County Circuit Court June 2011 - September 2011
Cook County Public Defender's Office January 2011 - June 2011
Illinois Central School Bus June 2009 - January 2010
Illinois Central School Bus May 2007 - June 2009
Skills
Trials, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Editing, Marketing, Legal Writing, Accounting, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Legal Research, Project Management, Marketing Strategy, Leases, Press Releases, Non-profits, Contract Negotiation, Facebook, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Legal Issues, Westlaw, Social Media, Microsoft Word, Criminal Law, Research, Nonprofits, Personal Injury, Civil Litigation, Litigation
Education
The John Marshall Law School 2009 — 2012
Juris Doctorate, J.D.
Loyola University Chicago 2006 — 2009
B.B.A - Magna Cum Laude, Finance and Marketing
University of Oklahoma 2005 — 2006
Morris Community High School 2001 — 2005
California School Employees Association October 2014 - Present
California School Employees Association September 2013 - October 2014
Safer Foundation October 2012 - February 2013
Cook County Public Defender's Office June 2011 - May 2012
City of Chicago October 2010 - September 2011
Chicago Bar Foundation June 2010 - August 2010
On-Demand Metro Assistants December 2008 - May 2010
Ridgeview Institute October 2007 - May 2009
Cobb County CSB January 2007 - October 2007
Skills
Courts, Research, Trials, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Litigation, Community Outreach, Mediation, Labor Organizing, Political Campaigns, Negotiation, Hearings, Crisis Intervention, Public Speaking, Westlaw
Education
The John Marshall Law School 2009 — 2012
Juris Doctor
The John Marshall Law School 2009 — 2012
Juris Doctor
Georgia Southern University 2004 — 2006
Master of Art
Georgia Southern University 2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Science; A.A
Benjamin E. Mays
Legal Aid Society October 2011 - Present
Dinolt Becnel & Wells Investigative Group LLC September 2007 - November 2011
Legal Aid Society August 2010 - May 2011
Cook County Public Defender's Office May 2010 - August 2010
Orleans Public Defenders 2009 - 2009
The Connection Newspapers March 2006 - November 2007
The Tico Times August 2005 - December 2005
Skills
Investigation, Spanish Fluency, Writing, Immigration Law, Criminal Defense, Constitutional Law, International Security, Criminal Law, Legal Research, Westlaw, Legal Writing, Courts, Litigation, Hearings, Legal Assistance, Trials, Civil Rights
Education
Brooklyn Law School 2008 — 2011
JD, Law, Criminal Law
Georgetown University 2008 — 2008
International Security, Security Studies Program
DePaul University 2002 — 2005
BA, Communications: Journalism, Political Science
Lacy Affairs Case ManagerBroadlawns Medical CenterMarch 2010 - December 2013
Cook County Public Defender's Office December 2000 - September 2007
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Public Speaking, Criminal Law, Non-profits, Microsoft Word, Editing, PowerPoint, Investigation, Community Outreach, Courts, Nonprofits, Teaching, Policy, Research, Evidence, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Fundraising, Administration, Leadership, Outlook
Education
Valparaiso University Law School 2014 — 2018
Juris Doctorate, Family Law
University of Phoenix 2005 — 2007
MBA, Human Resources
Chicago State University 1996 — 1999
MS, Corrections & Criminal Justice
Daley Disability Law, P.C. July 2013 - Present
Newman, Boyer & Statham, LTD June 2011 - July 2013
Daley DeBofsky & Bryant November 2010 - June 2011
Daley DeBofsky & Bryant May 2009 - November 2010
Hon. Barbara McDonald, Law Division, Circuit Court of Cook County February 2009 - April 2009
Cook County Public Defender's Office May 2008 - August 2008
Resurrection Health Care May 2008 - August 2008
Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP June 2004 - May 2006
Skills
Legal Research, Litigation, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Courts, Personal Injury, Trials, Westlaw, Mediation, Legal Assistance, Depositions
Education
The John Marshall Law School 2007 — 2010
J.D., cum laude, Law
Connecticut College 2000 — 2004
B.A., Dance, Government
TDL International Law Firm, APLC November 2014 - Present
Abtahi Thigpen LLP September 2008 - October 2014
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime May 2007 - August 2007
Winer, McKenna & Burritt LLP June 2006 - August 2006
Cook County Public Defender's Office March 2005 - July 2005
S:ta Ragnhild Gymnasiet August 2002 - December 2002
Skills
Civil Litigation, Intellectual Property, International Law, Corporate Law, Litigation, Trials, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Legal Advice, Commercial Litigation, Class Actions, Consumer Law, Legal Assistance, Arbitration, Courts
Education
Golden Gate University 2005 — 2008
J.D., Law
Central European University 2007 — 2007
University of Illinois at Chicago 2002 — 2004
M.S., Chemistry
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1998 — 2001
B.S., Chemistry
Law Office of Thomas V. Canepa, Esq. 2014 - Present
Cummins & Associates, Ltd. 2014 - Present
Lawyers for the Creative Arts 2014 - Present
Chicago Volunteer Legal Services April 2014 - April 2015
Spears Law Group, P.C. October 2013 - 2014
The Law Offices of DiBella & DiBella, P.C. May 2011 - December 2013
City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection February 2012 - May 2012
Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Court of Lake County, IL July 2010 - August 2010
Cook County Public Defender's Office May 2010 - July 2010
United States Patent and Trademark Office June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Intellectual Property, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Trials, Courts, Trial Practice, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Personal Injury, Hearings
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2009 — 2012
Juris Doctor
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2006 — 2009
B.A., Political Science, Business
Law Office of Tony Thedford July 2012 - Present
Law Office of Thomas P. Needham April 2013 - Present
Cook County Public Defender's Office May 2011 - April 2012
Center for Disability and Elder Law January 2011 - May 2011
Cook County Public Defender's Office May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Trial Practice, Hearings, Legal Research, Criminal Defense, Litigation, Civil Rights, Appeals, Legal Writing, Legal Assistance, Criminal Law, Mediation
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2009 — 2012
Juris Doctor
Western Michigan University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice & Political Science
... November 2012 - Present
Hudson March 2012 - November 2012
Hire Counsel February 2012 - March 2012
Robert Half International September 2011 - February 2012
Clutch Group, LLC June 2011 - August 2011
Cook County Public Defender's Office September 2009 - April 2011
US Bank (Formerly Park National Bank) September 2002 - September 2010
Skills
Legal Research, Trials, Licensing, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Litigation, Mediation, Criminal Law, Legal Assistance, Courts, Lexis, Research, Investigation
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2008 — 2010
Juris Doctor, Law
Illinois State University 2005 — 2007
Bachelor of Science, Economics, Minor in Philosophy
Elgin Community College 2003 — 2005
Associates in Arts with Honors, Focus in Economics
Fisher & Shapiro, LLC January 2013 - Present
Consumer Law Group, LLC September 2012 - January 2013
Citizens Law Group May 2012 - September 2012
Cook County Public Defender's Office August 2011 - October 2011
United States Pardon Attorney's Office January 2011 - May 2011
Washtenaw County Public Defender's Office August 2010 - December 2010
Education
Thomas M. Cooley Law School 2008 — 2011
J.D.
Florida State University 2004 — 2008
BA, Communication
Law Office of Geneva L. Penson, LLC September 2011 - Present
Office of the State Appellate Defender January 2006 - August 2011
Office of the State Appellate Defender January 2002 - December 2005
Cook County Public Defender's Office March 2003 - August 2003
Lindner, Speers & Reuland and Alan C. Hoffman & Associates June 1998 - December 2001
Illinois State Board of Education November 1994 - July 1998
Skills
Criminal Defense, Appeals, Criminal Law, Legal Research, Litigation, Courts, Legal Writing, Trial Practice, Trials, Juvenile Law, Torts, Hearings, Personal Injury, Westlaw, Legal Assistance, Motions, Pleadings, White Collar Criminal...
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 1998 — 2001
J.D.
University of Illinois Springfield 1994 — 1996
M.A., Political Studies
Aurora University 1990 — 1994
B.A., Political Science
Robert Half International January 2013 - Present
Valley Treasures Bookstore November 2011 - Present
The Bon Ton Stores Inc. March 2005 - November 2011
Cook County Public Defender's Office February 2010 - May 2010
Skills
Proficiency in..., Proficiency in Westlaw,..., Proficiency in Summation, Typing Speed: 60 wpm, Time Management
Education
Roosevelt University 2012 — 2012
Certificate, Paralegal Studies
Chicago State University 2004 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, Criminal Justice
Giffin, Winning, Cohen & Bodewes, P.C. August 2013 - Present
The CKB Firm June 2012 - May 2013
Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services January 2012 - May 2012
Cook County Public Defender's Office May 2011 - August 2011
RGIS June 2010 - August 2010
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation June 2009 - August 2009
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2010 — 2013
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2006 — 2010
BS, Economics
Goldstein Law Offices August 2013 - Present
The Law Firm of Deborah J. FioRito July 1997 - August 2012
Cuda & LaPonte Ltd. March 1992 - June 1997
Genesis House June 1990 - May 1991
Stuart V. Goldberg June 1987 - May 1990
Cook County Public Defender's Office September 1983 - May 1987
Skills
Intuitive Leadership, Compliance, Collaborative Problem..., Contract Negotiation, Team Leadership, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, HIPAA, Investigation Skills, Corporate Law, Hearings, Jury Trials, Litigation, Community Development, Westlaw, Legal Advice, Community Outreach, Government Relations, Guardianship, Family Law, ERISA, Project Management, Team Motivation, White Collar Criminal..., Courts, Due Diligence, Due Process, Criminal Law, Trials, Trial Practice, Torts, Personal Injury, Mediation
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 1981 — 1984
Doctor of Law (JD), Law
Western Illinois University 1977 — 1981
Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government, Dean's List
Regina Dominican College Prep 1973 — 1977
High School Diploma, College/University Preparatory and Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program
Office of the State's Attorney for Prince George's County October 2012 - Present
Kirkland & Ellis LLP September 2011 - December 2011
The Circuit Court of Baltimore City August 2010 - September 2011
Cook County Public Defender's Office May 2009 - April 2010
The Superior Court of the District of Columbia May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Litigation, Courts, Criminal Law, Civil Litigation, Appeals, Trials, Commercial Litigation, Mediation, Criminal Defense, Intellectual Property, Family Law, Legal Assistance, Administrative Law, Personal Injury, Legal Issues, Lexis, Employment Law, Immigration Law, Alternative Dispute...
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2007 — 2010
Juris Doctorate, Law
Howard University 2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts, Communications -- Radio, Television, and Film (Film Concentration), Cum Laude
Kane County Public Defender's Office January 2014 - Present
AmeriCorps VISTA August 2013 - January 2014
Cook County Public Defender's Office September 2012 - May 2013
Law Offices of Chicago-Kent August 2011 - May 2013
DuPage County Public Defender's Office May 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Litigation, Criminal Law, Motions, Westlaw
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2010 — 2013
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Criminal Litigation Certificate
Lake Forest College 2006 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, Politics & Sociology/Anthropology
Ropes & Gray LLP November 2014 - Present
North Community Bank July 2014 - August 2014
Klain and Associates March 2014 - May 2014
Cook County Public Defenders Office May 2012 - August 2012
Chicago State University 2008 - 2012
Social Security Administration June 2008 - September 2011
Social Security Office of Adjudication and Review May 2007 - June 2008
Chicago Public Schools May 2006 - May 2007
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Trials, Courts, Litigation, Lexis, Leadership, Interviews, Legal Issues, Criminal Law, Civil Litigation, Appeals, Legal Assistance, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Writing, Microsoft Word, Research, Filing, Mediation, Westlaw, Hearings, Human Resources, Data Entry, Event Planning, Youth Mentoring, Youth Ministry, Legal Documents, Document Review, Depositions, Administrative..., Paralegals, Legal Research Skills, Legal Discovery, Document Drafting, E-discovery, LexisNexis, Litigation Support
Education
Loyola University of Chicago 2013 — 2014
Certificate of Paralegal Studies, Litigation
Chicago State University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor's of Science, Criminal Justice/Pre-Law
Bogan High School 2004 — 2008
Diploma, Advanced Placement/ International Baccalaureate
You Have A Purpose Foundation Inc. 2014 - Present
Nyack College 2008 - 2014
The Dream Team Productions of Chicago Inc. (DTP INC.) 2002 - 2008
Crisis Intervention Worker/Therapist 2004 - 2006
Metropolitan Family Services 2003 - 2005
Cook County Public Guardian Office 2000 - 2003
Case Manager 1997 - 2000
Cook County Public Defender’s Office 1993 - 1995
Skills
Higher Education, Student Financial Aid, Grant Writing, Non-profit..., Management, Legal Documents, Student Development, Marketing, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Financial Aid..., Teaching, Research, Community Outreach, Academic Advising
Education
Chicago State University
Bachelor's Degree, Criminal Justice/Police Science
John Marshall Law School
Minority Pre-Law and Direct Access Institute, Fellowship
Roosevelt University
Paralegal Degree, Business Law & Intellectual Property
Roosevelt University
Master's Degree, Public Administration (Nonprofit)
Cook County Public Defender's Office 1988 - Present
Skills
Criminal Defense..., Criminal Law, Legal Research, Litigation, Legal Writing, Courts, Trials, Defense, Trial Practice, Criminal Defense, Legal Assistance, Private Investigations, Hearings, Westlaw, Mediation, Appeals, Legal Issues, Commercial Litigation, Evidence, Motions, Litigation Support, Juvenile Law, Legal Advice, Lexis, Jury Trials
Education
Case Western Reserve University School of Law 1983 — 1986
J.D., law
University of Pennsylvania 1979 — 1983
B.A.
Law Office of Erik Rakoczy, LLC May 2010 - Present
Wandertec inc. August 2013 - Present
AXIA LAW, LLC December 2013 - July 2014
Loyola University Chicago's Business Center Law Clinic August 2010 - December 2010
Cook County Public Defender's Office September 2008 - March 2009
Scranton Gillette Communications March 2005 - July 2006
Rinzai designs July 2001 - April 2004
Mahle Technologies November 1999 - September 2001
Skills
Civil Litigation, Business Planning, Criminal Law, Contract Negotiation, Securities Regulation, Non-profit..., Legal Research, Criminal Defense..., Agile Project Management, Lean Business Processes, Editing, Entertainment Law, Scrum, Agile Methodolgy, Westlaw, Corporate Law, Contract Law, Negotiation, Commercial Litigation, Public Interest..., Technology, Agile Methodologies, Extreme Programming, Project Management, Ancient Greek, Courts, Litigation, Mediation, Legal Writing, Licensing, Trademarks, Joint Ventures, Intellectual Property, International Law, Legal Issues
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 2009 — 2010
LL.M, Business LL.M
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 2006 — 2009
Juris Doctorate, J.D, Law
Loyola University of Chicago 2002 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts, English
Loyola University Chicago September 2015 - Present
Cook County Public Defender's Office August 2015 - Present
Chicago Womens Aids Project January 2015 - August 2015
Red Lobster October 2011 - May 2015
Albany Park Community Center January 2014 - June 2014
Hamdard Center for Health and Human Services May 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Teaching English as a..., Mental Health Counseling, Group Therapy, Mental Health, SPSS, PowerPoint, Solution Selling, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Servers, Organization, Crisis Intervention, Event Planning, Research, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Psychology, Program Development, Teaching
Education
Loyola University Chicago 2014 — 2016
Master of Social Work (MSW), Mental Health Social Work
Northeastern Illinois University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
Cook County Recorder of Deeds Office April 2015 - Present
City of Chicago April 2014 - April 2015
Cook County Sheriff's Department July 2013 - April 2014
Cook County Public Defender's Office June 2011 - June 2013
U.S. Cellular April 2007 - September 2012
U.S. Cellular April 2007 - September 2012
Metropolitan Planning Council August 2006 - June 2008
More Than Enough 2007 - 2008
Chicago Tribune Corporation August 2007 - December 2007
Best Buy 2000 - 2005
Skills
Criminal Law, Criminal Defense, Creative Writing, Creative Thinking, Negotiation, Litigation, Wireless Sales, Retail Management, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Sports Law, Employment Litigation, Employment Law, Public Speaking, Oral Communications, Motivational Speaking, Diversity, Cultural Differences, Team-oriented, Tenacious, Sales, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Wireless, Store Management, Civil Litigation, Mediation, Coaching, Marketing, Blogging, Public Relations, Fundraising, Time Management, Westlaw, Critical Thinking, Retail, Customer Retention, Training, Leadership, Newspapers, Customer Satisfaction, Research, Politics, Public Policy, Contract Negotiation, Courts, Social Networking, Social Media
Education
The John Marshall Law School 2008 — 2011
Juris Doctorate, Public Interest Law/Criminal Defense, 3.2
Columbia College Chicago 2006 — 2008
Bachelors of Arts with Honors, Journalism, 3.9
Rich East High School 1995 — 1999
High School Diploma, Journalism, 3.9
O.W. Huth Middle School 1993 — 1995
Cook County Public Defenders Office May 2012 - April 2014
Chambers of the Honorable Associate Judge Allen Walker May 2013 - August 2013
Chicago Debate Commission November 2009 - August 2011
Campus Property Management May 2008 - September 2009
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Accounting, Client Liaison, Office Management
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2011 — 2014
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2003 — 2008
Bachelors of Science, Accountancy
Cook County Public Defender's Office August 2004 - Present
Ruff, Weidenaar & Reidy, Ltd. October 2001 - May 2004
Skills
Criminal Law, Criminal Defense, Courts, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Trials, Legal Issues, Jury Trials, Felonies, Securities, Securities Regulation, Securities Fraud, White Collar Criminal..., Hearings, Personal Injury, Civil Rights, Jury Selection, Trial Practice, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Appeals, Westlaw, Motions, Torts
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2000 — 2003
Juris Doctor
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 1994 — 2000
BA, Criminal Justice
Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission April 2014 - Present
Criminal Defense Attorney Richard Kling - Law Offices of Chicago-Kent August 2011 - May 2013
Cook County Public Defenders Office 2012 - 2013
Michael D. Robbins & Associates Law Firm August 2012 - December 2012
Skills
Certificate in..., Top Grade Award:..., Litigation Technology
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2010 — 2013
Juris Doctor
Washburn University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and Government
Burke, Burns, & Pinelli, Ltd. April 1992 - Present
Burke & Smith, Chtd. 1987 - 1992
Illinois Attorney General's Office 1985 - 1987
Cook County Public Defender's Office 1978 - 1985
Skills
Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Trial Practice, Courts, Mediation, Arbitration, Contract Negotiation, Appellate Practice, Real Estate Litigation, Eminent Domain Law, Illinois Pension Laws, Administrative Review..., Class Action Litigation, Litigation, Personal Injury, Class Actions, Appeals, Trials, Family Law, Legal Writing, Corporate Law, Product Liability, Real Estate, Torts, Legal Research, Eminent Domain
Education
DePaul University College of Law 1975 — 1978
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Loyola University Chicago 1971 — 1975
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Business Minor
Perkins Coie April 2015 - Present
Robert A. Fisher, Ltd. January 2015 - March 2015
Cook County Public Defender's Office September 2014 - December 2014
College of Lake County August 2013 - December 2014
VA Medical Center December 2013 - May 2014
Swift Prepaid Solutions, Inc. October 2006 - January 2012
Barrington Engineering Consultants, Ltd. October 2004 - October 2006
Moore Business Forms October 1996 - June 2004
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Legal Work, Legal Assistance, Analytical Skills, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Process Improvement, Supervisory Skills, Outlook, Vendor Management, Accounts Payable, Operations Management, Microsoft Office, Administrative..., Process Scheduler, Customer Relations, Scheduling, Vendor Relations, Mentoring, Account Management, Accounting, Report Writing, Legal Documents, Paralegals, Westlaw, Lexis, Litigation, Training, Bankruptcy, Time Management, LexisNexis, Administrative...
Education
College of Lake County 2012 — 2014
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Paralegal Studies
College of Lake County 2012 — 2014
AAS, Paralegal Studies
Turek DeVore PC November 2013 - Present
Thomas A. Pyrdek, Ltd. June 2012 - April 2013
Pritzker Elementary School October 2012 - November 2012
Cook County Public Defender's Office January 2012 - November 2012
Domestic Violence Courthouse Project September 2011 - December 2011
Cabrini Green Legal Aid Expungement May 2011 - September 2011
University of Minnesota September 2009 - December 2009
Hegna Law Office August 2009 - December 2009
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Motions, Research, Westlaw, Lexis, Legal Assistance, Legal Issues, Civil Litigation, Litigation
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2010 — 2013
Juris Doctor
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Urban Studies; Social and Cultural Analysis
Meyers & Flowers February 2013 - Present
Epstein & Howell, LLC September 2012 - Present
Motley Rice September 2012 - January 2013
Shelly Leeke Law Firm August 2011 - September 2012
Cook County Public Defender's Office April 2010 - May 2011
Global IP Law Group February 2010 - May 2010
The Golf Club July 2007 - August 2008
Ricoh Business Solutions October 2006 - August 2007
Rich Harvest Farms May 2004 - August 2005
Skills
Legal Research, Litigation, Legal Writing, Courts, Personal Injury, Jury Trials, Trials, Civil Litigation, Complex Litigation, Mass Torts, Motions, Depositions
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2008 — 2011
Juris Doctor, Criminal Law, Intellectual Property, Litigation
Nova Southeastern University 2008 — 2009
Juris Doctor
University of South Carolina-Columbia 2003 — 2006
B.S., Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management
Yorkville High School 1999 — 2003
Schiller, DuCanto & Fleck, LLP June 2010 - Present
Kirkland & Ellis LLP 2007 - July 2010
Cook County Public Defender's Office May 2005 - August 2005
IKON Document Services 2003 - 2004
Skills
Litigation, Prenuptial Agreements, Legal Research, Family Law, Child Custody, Child Support, Alimony, Divorce Law, Legal Documents, Legal Discovery, Legal Writing, Legal Advice, Business Valuation, Executive Compensation, Restricted Stock, Employee Stock Options, Pensions, Domestic Relations, Paternity, Alternative Dispute..., Courts, Collaborative Law, Mediation, Appeals, Trial Practice, Trials, Civil Litigation, Appellate Practice, Legal Assistance, Torts, Westlaw, Hearings, Guardianship, Commercial Litigation, Collaborative Practice, Arbitration, Dispute Resolution, Wills, Property Law, Powers of Attorney, Executive Pay
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2004 — 2007
J.D., Law
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1995 — 1999
B.A., Communication Arts
FTI Consulting April 2012 - Present
Law Offices of Waukeen McCoy February 2011 - November 2011
Planet Financial Group, LLC January 2010 - July 2010
United States Attorney's Office September 2008 - December 2008
Cook County Public Defenders Office June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Research, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Microsoft Office
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2006 — 2009
J.D.
University of California, Santa Barbara 2002 — 2006
B.A., Business Economics with an emphasis in Accounting
Miami-Dade Public Defender's Office August 2013 - Present
Cook County Public Defender's Office September 2012 - December 2012
Federal Defenders of San Diego May 2012 - August 2012
Cook County Public Defender's Office May 2011 - August 2011
Americans United for Separation of Church and State October 2009 - December 2009
US Congress March 2009 - June 2009
Marijuana Policy Project July 2008 - January 2009
Education
Northwestern University School of Law 2010 — 2013
J.D.
Cornell University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor's degree, American/United States Studies/Civilization, English
McHenry County Public Defender's Office May 2013 - Present
San Diego Office of the City Attorney August 2012 - November 2012
San Diego Office of the City Attorney August 2011 - April 2012
San Diego County Office of the Alternate Public Defender 2011 - 2011
Cook County Public Defender's Office 2010 - 2010
Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Westlaw, Litigation, Criminal Law, Trials, Criminal Defense, Courts
Education
California Western School of Law 2009 — 2012
Juris Doctor
Bucknell University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science & Religion
St. Laurence High School 2000 — 2004
Law Office of Cook County Public Defender July 2013 - Present
University of Illinois at Chicago August 2008 - Present
Levin & Perconti July 2011 - July 2013
Tobin & Munoz L.L.C March 2008 - March 2011
Cook County Public Defender's Office May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Litigation, Trials, Legal Research, Westlaw, Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Torts, Wrongful Death, Medical Malpractice
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2008 — 2011
University of Illinois at Chicago 2003 — 2008
Philosophy, Criminal Justice, Sociology
Goldberg Kohn Ltd. June 2015 - August 2015
Law Office of Yulia Kislyuk May 2012 - January 2014
Cook County State's Attorney's Office August 2011 - December 2011
Blatt, Hasenmiller, Leibsker & Moore, LLC May 2010 - August 2010
Cook County Public Defender's Office June 2009 - August 2009
Education
Northwestern University School of Law 2014 — 2017
Loyola University Chicago 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science, magna cum laude
Glenbrook South High School
Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program [DVAP] July 2012 - Present
United States Attorney's Office May 2010 - July 2010
Cook County Public Defender's Office May 2009 - August 2009
Temple Sholom of Chicago June 2005 - July 2008
Gan Shalom Pre-school at Temple Sholom of Chicago June 2002 - June 2005
Education
Creighton University School of Law 2008 — 2011
Juris Doctor, Law
Indiana University Bloomington 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
14th Ward Legal Clinic March 2005 - Present
Illinois Department of Employment Security October 2003 - Present
Law Offices of Michael Gonzalez March 2003 - Present
Cook County Public Defender’s Office December 1994 - March 2003
Marvin Leavitt & Associates December 1993 - December 1994
Skills
Administrative Law, Alternative Dispute...
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 1991 — 1994
JD
University of Michigan 1986 — 1991
BA, Political Science, History
Washington College of Law Criminal Justice Clinic (Defense) August 2011 - May 2012
American University Washington College of Law August 2009 - May 2012
Cook County Public Defender's Office May 2011 - August 2011
Politico / politico.com April 2007 - July 2009
self-employed August 2006 - April 2007
National Organization for Women September 2005 - August 2006
Student Press Law Center September 2004 - September 2005
Skills
Editing, Microsoft Office, Journalism, Newspaper, Publications, Nonprofits, Newspapers, Public Speaking
Education
American University, Washington College of Law 2009 — 2012
J.D.
Northwestern University 2000 — 2004
BSJ
Federal Defender Office June 2003 - Present
Todd Shanker, LLC January 2003 - June 2003
Cook County Public Defender's Office January 1993 - January 2003
Office of the State Appellate Defender January 1992 - January 1993
Skills
Appellate Litigation, Criminal Defense, Appellate Advocacy, Appeals, Criminal Law, Immigration Law, Trial Practice, Trial Preparation, Trial Advocacy, Litigation, Trials, Legal Research, Courts, Mediation, Administrative Law, Legal Writing, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Family Law, Westlaw, Personal Injury
Education
Indiana University School of Law—Bloomington 1988 — 1991
JD, Law
University of Michigan 1983 — 1987
BA, Journalism
Cook County Public Defender's Office 2003 - Present
Skills
Property Law, Litigation, Trials, Criminal Defense, Criminal Law, Trial Practice, Legal Research, Felonies, Courts, Civil Litigation
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1994 — 1998
Liberal Arts, Political Science
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Social Security Administration 2009 - Present
The John Marshall Law School 2011 - Present
City of Chicago 2005 - 2009
City of Chicago 1998 - 2005
Cook County Public Defender's Office 1994 - 1998
Skills
Non-profits, Public Speaking, Research, Teaching, Editing, Legal Research, Litigation, Legal Writing, Policy, Community Outreach, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Land Use, Project Management, Historic Preservation, Land Use Planning, Zoning, Administrative Law, Courts, Hearings, Intellectual Property, Nonprofits, Trials
Education
University of Chicago Law School 1990 — 1993
Doctor of Law (JD)
Cornell University 1986 — 1990
B.A., English
Parkway North
Georgia State University October 2014 - Present
Georgia State University December 2012 - October 2014
University of Cincinnati June 2009 - December 2012
University of Cincinnati August 2008 - June 2009
Cook County Public Defender's Office May 2006 - August 2007
Skills
Research, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Microsoft Office, Higher Education, Event Planning, Program Development, Legal Research, PowerPoint
Education
University of Cincinnati 2010 — 2012
MA HR, Human Resources
University of Cincinnati College of Law 2005 — 2008
Juris Doctor, Law
Clark Atlanta University 2001 — 2005
B.A., Criminal Justice
St. Rita of Cascia High School
The Law Offices of Richard Dvorak September 2010 - Present
Dvorak, Toppel & Barrido, LLC March 2003 - September 2010
DiFranco & Associates, PC March 2002 - March 2003
Cook County Public Defender's Office March 2000 - March 2002
Skills
Civil Rights, Personal Injury..., Criminal Defense, Litigation, Trial Practice, Torts, Wrongful Death, Personal Injury, Appeals, Trials, White Collar Criminal..., Criminal Law, Hearings, Juvenile Law, Courts, LLC, Depositions, Automobile Accidents, Family Law, Civil Litigation, Medical Malpractice, Public Liability, Class Actions, Arbitration, Legal Issues, Product Liability
Education
DePaul University College of Law 1995 — 1999
Juris Doctor, Law
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1990 — 1993
BA, Journalism and History
Cook County Public Defender's Office
Skills
Appeals, Criminal Law, Hearings, Legal Writing, Criminal Defense, Courts, Litigation, Trials, Trial Practice
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 1997 — 2000
Metro Conflict Defenders Office April 2008 - Present
Farmers Insurence May 2002 - March 2008
Cook County Public Defenders Office August 1993 - May 2000
Skills
Trials, Hearings, Civil Litigation, Depositions, Legal Research, Litigation, Jury Trials, Criminal Law, Motions, Personal Injury, Courts, Research, Legal Writing, Trial Practice, Litigation Support, Westlaw, Legal Compliance
Education
Boston University School of Law 1989 — 1992
J.D., Law
Sidley Austin LLP May 2015 - Present
Seyfarth Shaw LLP February 2014 - May 2015
Winston & Strawn LLP March 2008 - February 2014
Loyola University Chicago School of Law August 2004 - May 2010
Office of the State Appellate Defender October 2005 - March 2008
Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago 2002 - 2005
Cook County Public Defender's Office 2002 - 2002
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 1999 — 2002
Doctor of Law (JD)
Berry College 1983 — 1987
BA, English & Sociology
Cook County Public Defender's Office July 2013 - Present
Office of the State Appellate Defender January 2012 - April 2012
Cook County Public Defender's Office January 2011 - January 2012
Heldref Publications April 2006 - July 2008
Peace Corps September 2003 - November 2005
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2008 — 2012
Law Degree
Boise State University 1998 — 2003
Allegan County June 2005 - Present
Cook County Public Defenders Office December 2000 - June 2005
Cook County 1999 - 2005
Education
DePaul University College of Law 1998 — 2000
jd
University of Pittsburgh 1993 — 1997
BS, Philosophy
American Constitution Society May 2015 - Present
Social Security Administration October 2011 - May 2015
Social Security Administration September 2009 - November 2011
Illinois Human Rights Commission August 2008 - November 2009
Cook County Public Defender's Office August 2007 - April 2008
Chicago Kent College of Law August 2006 - April 2008
Public Defender Service May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Legal Research, Courts, Civil Rights, Appeals
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2005 — 2008
J.D., Public Interest Certificate
Michigan State University 2001 — 2004
B.A., Social Relations at the James Madison College
Amato Law, PLLC May 2012 - Present
EFG Asset Management (New York), Inc. November 2005 - April 2012
Cook County Public Defenders Office January 2001 - November 2003
St. Vincent's Hospital November 1992 - August 2000
Eastman Kodak Company January 1986 - January 1992
Skills
Hedge Funds, Alternative Investments, Securities, Equities, Legal Research, Investments, Legal Writing, Due Diligence, Securitization, Bloomberg, Securities Regulation, Wealth Management, Fund Of Funds, Investment Advisers Act, Trusts, Elder Law, Investment Management, Estate Planning, Asset Management
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2000 — 2003
JD
New York University 1975 — 1979
MSW
Seton Hall University 1970 — 1974
BA
Hauselman, Rappin, Olswang. Ltd April 2012 - Present
STEIN & STEIN , LTD August 2011 - November 2011
DePaul University, College of Law 2008 - 2011
PUBLIC DEFENDERS OFFICE, JUVENILE DIVISION June 2009 - November 2010
Paul T October 2009 - May 2010
Cook County Public Defender's Office 2009 - 2010
LEGAL AID BUREAU March 2009 - August 2009
ByteManagers, Inc 2007 - 2008
Wolpoff & Abramson January 2005 - December 2006
Education
DePaul University
DePaul University College of LawMay 2011
Juris Doctor
University of California, BerkeleyDecember 2005
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
FHG, Inc. July 1999 - Present
Power Up Gambia May 2014 - Present
Love to Langa March 2014 - Present
Friends of Fullerton March 2010 - May 2011
Cook County Public Defender's Office January 1995 - May 1998
Skills
Litigation
Education
John Marshall Law School 1991 — 1994
JD, Law
Illinois State University 1987 — 1991
BS, English
Arenstein and Gallagher January 1995 - Present
Hamilton County Public Defender Commission 2009 - 2013
Adjunct Professor University of Cincinnati Law School 2001 - 2012
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 1986 - August 2010
Cook County Public Defender's Office August 1988 - December 1994
Skills
Speaking at OSBA 2012..., Teaching Law Students..., Litigation, Appeals, Trial Practice, Courts, White Collar Criminal..., Juvenile Law, Defense, Criminal Defense, Trials, Attorneys, Legal, Public Speaking, Legal Writing, Legal Assistance, Hearings, Powers of Attorney, Policy, Arbitration, Wrongful Death, Legal Issues, Administrative Law
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 1984 — 1987
JD, Law
Illinois Institute of Technology 1980 — 1984
BBA, Accounting
Cook County Public Defender's Office February 2010 - Present
McNally Law Offices December 2008 - February 2010
Cook County Public Defender May 2007 - May 2008
Skills
Legal Research, Litigation, Courts, Trials, Legal Writing, Criminal Law, Civil Litigation, Westlaw, Criminal Defense, Hearings, Motions, Personal Injury
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2005 — 2008
J.D., Law
Beloit College 2000 — 2003
B.A., Political Science
Storm Lake High School 1996 — 2000
High School Diploma
Hennessy & Roach May 2011 - Present
USA Volleyball, Great Lakes Region October 2009 - October 2012
Lupel Weininger LLP June 2009 - April 2011
Cook County Public Defender's Office June 2007 - May 2008
Skills
Courts, Trials, Commercial Litigation, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Leadership, Litigation, Contract Negotiation, Arbitration, Legal Research, Mediation, Appeals, Westlaw
Education
The John Marshall Law School 2005 — 2008
JD, Law
Roosevelt University 2003 — 2004
MBA
Clarke University 1998 — 2001
BS, Computer Science
Lewis University 1996 — 1998
N/A
Cook County Public Defender's Office February 2010 - Present
Skills
Litigation, Negotiation, Criminal Defense, Criminal Procedure, Operations Management, Entrepreneurship, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Courts, Public Speaking, Mediation
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2006 — 2009
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2001 — 2005
Political Science
Illinois Attorney General's Office May 2009 - Present
Illinois Attorney General's Office January 2008 - April 2008
Cook County Public Defender's Office July 2007 - August 2007
East IP June 2007 - July 2007
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency December 2003 - August 2005
Skills
Litigation, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Courts, Trials, Depositions, Hearings, Trial Practice, Administrative Law
Education
The John Marshall Law School 2005 — 2008
Juris Doctor
Arizona State University 1998 — 2003
B.S., Biology
Arizona State University 1998 — 2003
B.A., Political Science
McDonough County Public Defender's Office June 2015 - Present
Spoon River College November 2009 - Present
Lucie, Scalf & Graham January 2011 - May 2015
McDonough County June 2009 - December 2010
Cook County Public Defender's Office September 2008 - December 2008
City of Joliet May 2008 - August 2008
Innovative Cost Solutions August 2005 - May 2008
Skills
Trial Practice, Legal Research
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 2005 — 2009
Juris Doctor
Lewis University 2003 — 2005
BA, Philosophy, Criminal Justice
Western Illinois University
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
The Legal Aid Society: Criminal Practice September 2010 - Present
CCLP August 2009 - November 2009
Cook County Public Defender's Office May 2008 - August 2008
Kings County District Attorney's Office Sex Crimes Bureau May 2007 - August 2007
Aflac September 2005 - June 2006
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2006 — 2009
Juris Doctor, Criminal Law
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Shimada P.C. March 2011 - Present
Taylor Made Industries Company 2010 - December 2012
Cook County Public Defender's Office May 2007 - May 2009
Skills
Legal Research, Litigation, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Courts, Criminal Law, Criminal Defense, Trials, Hearings, Legal Assistance, Trial Practice, Legal Issues, Mediation
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2006 — 2009
J.D., Law
University of Utah 2001 — 2006
B.S., Economics
University of Utah 2001 — 2006
B.S., Behavioral Science & Health
Law Offices of Edward M. Genson October 2013 - Present
Genson & Gillespie October 2011 - October 2013
Genson & Gillespie May 2009 - October 2011
Cook County Public Defender's Office August 2010 - May 2011
Monico Pavich & Spevack July 2007 - July 2008
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP May 2006 - July 2007
Skills
Trials, Civil Litigation, Lexis, Legal Research, Litigation, Courts, Appeals, Westlaw, Legal Writing, Criminal Law, Hearings, Motions, Trial Practice, Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Legal Issues, Depositions, LexisNexis
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2008 — 2011
J.D., Certificate in Criminal Law
Indiana University Bloomington 2003 — 2007
B.S. in Public Affairs, Legal Studes, Criminal Justice
Law Office of Fedor Kozlov, P.C. 2013 - 2014
Law Firm of Birg & Meltser July 2012 - September 2013
Harris Bank B.M.O June 2012 - June 2012
Law Offices of Tod M. Urban March 2011 - May 2011
Cook County Public Defender’s Office June 2009 - December 2010
Professor Steven D. Schwinn, The John Marshall Law School June 2008 - August 2010
Blitt and Gaines Law Offices November 2006 - January 2008
Genson and Gillespie Law Offices June 2005 - May 2006
Skills
Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Criminal Law, Westlaw, Litigation, Courts, Legal Writing, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Hearings, Family Law, Immigration Law, Motions, Trials, Trademarks, Bankruptcy, Lexis, Appeals, Legal Issues, Depositions, Mediation, Commercial Litigation, Legal Assistance, Arbitration, Document Review, Torts, Trial Practice, Document Drafting, Pleadings, LexisNexis
Education
The John Marshall Law School 2008 — 2011
Juris Doctor
DePaul University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts, History
United States Environmental Protection Agency January 1997 - Present
United States Treasury Department, U.S. Customs August 1994 - January 1997
Cook County Public Defender's Office August 1989 - September 1993
Education
Tulane University Law School 1993 — 1994
LL.M., Environmental Law
Howard University School of Law 1986 — 1989
JD, LAW
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1981 — 1985
BA, Speech communications/ Black Literature
Avery Camerlingo Kill, LLC May 2013 - Present
Avery Camerlingo Kill, LLC October 2012 - May 2013
Cook County Public Defender's Office January 2012 - May 2012
Office of the State Appellate Defender September 2011 - December 2011
Citizen Works June 2011 - August 2011
Domestic Violence Courthouse May 2011 - July 2011
Illinois Attorney General Office September 2010 - May 2011
Circuit Court of Cook County, Law Division May 2010 - August 2010
Barros Filho e Almeida Prado Advogados, January 2009 - May 2009
Florida Museum of Natural History August 2007 - December 2007
Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Lexis, Westlaw, Courts, Trials, Appeals, Hearings, Motions, Legal Documents, Spanish, Research, Litigation, Public Speaking, Civil Litigation, Family Law
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2009 — 2012
Juris Doctor
Institute for American Universities, Aix en Provence, France 2008 — 2008
French
University of Florida 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, History
Cook County Public Defender's Office June 2009 - Present
Kraft Foods December 1990 - November 2008
Jovan/Quintessence August 1984 - August 1989
Quintessence Inc 1984 - 1989
Skills
Financial Reporting, Variance Analysis, Cost Accounting, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Cash Flow, Strategic Financial..., General Ledger, Forecasting, Consolidation, Hyperion Enterprise, Corporate Finance, Financial Modeling, Essbase, Accounts Payable
Education
DePaul University 1997 — 2000
Certificate, Accountancy
University of Illinois at Chicago 1977 — 1980
MBA, Marketing
Borri Law Offices January 2013 - Present
Cook County Public Defender's Office May 2009 - May 2011
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Westlaw, Courts, Trials, Public Interest, Criminal Law, Legal Assistance, Family Law, Criminal Defense, Hearings, Lexis, Legal Issues, Trial Practice, Motions, Mediation, Civil Litigation, Research, LexisNexis
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2008 — 2011
Juris Doctorate, Criminal Law
University of California, Los Angeles 2006 — 2008
B.A., Political Science, Women's Studies
Clearbrook September 2014 - Present
Cook County Public Defender's Office July 2007 - Present
Maryville Academy January 2006 - June 2006
Abn-Amro March 2002 - August 2004
Skills
Domestic Violence..., Microsoft Office, Billing Systems, Courts, Data Entry, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Trials
Education
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology 2009 — 2011
M.A, Forensic Psychology
Chicago State University 2004 — 2005
B.S/M.A, Criminal Justice
University of Illinois at Chicago 2000 — 2003
B.A, Psychology
Niles North High School July 2015 - Present
Niles North High School August 2014 - Present
OneGoal June 2013 - August 2015
Perspectives Charter Schools 2012 - August 2014
McMaster-Carr November 2009 - February 2011
Cook County Public Defenders Office May 2007 - September 2007
Skills
Pharmacy, Interviews, Sales, Tutoring, Curriculum Development, Teaching, Curriculum Design, Staff Development, Lesson Planning, Higher Education, Research, Public Speaking, Educational Leadership, Classroom, Social Media, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Event Planning
Education
New York University 2011 — 2012
Master of Arts (M.A.), English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Loyola University of Chicago 2005 — 2009
BAS, English
Law Offices of Jacobson & Tchernev, Ltd. November 2011 - Present
Cook County Public Defender's Office May 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Legal Research, Trial Practice
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2007 — 2010
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Georgetown University 2000 — 2004
B.A., Psychology
Law Office of the Cook County Public Defender December 2013 - Present
CARPLS November 2012 - Present
Hudson Legal August 2013 - October 2013
Office of Guardian ad Litem July 2010 - September 2011
Cook County Public Defender's Office January 2008 - March 2010
Lawyers' Committee for Better Housing 2003 - 2004
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Research, English, Outlook, Windows, Editing, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Client Counseling, Staff Supervision, Mediation, Volunteer Management, Volunteer Recruiting, Volunteer Training, Trials, Family Law, Appeals, Courts, Motions, Criminal Defense, Jury Trials, Immigration Law, Hearings, Legal Writing, Trial Practice, Juvenile Law, Public Interest, Legal Research, Domestic Relations, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Constitutional Law, Commercial Litigation, Civil Rights, Torts, Westlaw, Arbitration, Felonies, Legal Issues, Legal Advice, Personal Injury, Lexis, Criminal Law, Legal Assistance
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 1977 — 1980
Loyola University of Chicago 1973 — 1977
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
WigellCriminalDefense.com November 1975 - Present
DePaul University, College of Law January 2012 - June 2012
Cook County Public Defender's Office August 1976 - October 1978
Skills
Civil Rights, Hearings, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Arbitration, Wrongful Death, Elder Law, Product Liability, Westlaw, Estate Administration, Legal Assistance, Depositions, Public Liability, Class Actions, Legal Issues, Bankruptcy, Insurance Law, Securities Litigation, Felonies, Oral Arguments, Lexis, Federal Courts, Alternative Dispute..., Appeals, Courts, Criminal Law, Trial Practice, Trials, Medical Malpractice, White Collar Criminal..., Tax Law, Jury Trials, Internal Investigations, Criminal Defense Lawyer, Legal Research, International Law, Attorneys, Legal Advice, Legal Writing, LexisNexis, Commercial Litigation, Mediation, Criminal Defense
Education
DePaul University College of Law 1989 — 1991
LLM, Taxation
The John Marshall Law School 1972 — 1975
JD, Law
University of Illinois at Chicago 1967 — 1971
BA, Philosophy/Political Science
Law Offices of Brian Kholodovsky, L.L.C. January 2013 - Present
Kristina L. Jarvis Attorney at Law October 2013 - March 2014
Birg and Meltser April 2010 - July 2012
Blegen and Garvey September 2009 - December 2009
Cook County Public Defender's Office September 2008 - May 2009
Parente & Norem May 2007 - March 2008
Skills
Legal Research, Criminal Law, Trials, Immigration Law, Motions, Public Speaking, Legal Writing, Litigation, Criminal Defense, Civil Litigation, Courts, Legal Assistance, Litigation Support, Westlaw, Research, Briefs, Interviews, Editing, Legal Issues
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2006 — 2009
J.D., Law
University of Iowa 2002 — 2006
B.A., English, Political Science
Guardian Ad Litem Services of North Carolina Courts March 2013 - Present
Locke Family & Associates, LLC April 2008 - Present
Alabama Family Trust April 2008 - June 2011
University of Alabama at Birmingham March 2003 - May 2005
Boston Public Schools 2000 - 2005
Cook County Public Defender's Office August 1989 - June 1994
Massachusetts Defenders Committee/CPCS August 1979 - August 1989
Boston College School of Law August 1988 - May 1989
Skills
Community Outreach, Courts, Research, Criminal Defense, Leadership, Public Speaking, Management, Nonprofits, Criminal Law, Program Development, Training, Fundraising, Trials
Education
University of Maryland School of Law 1977 — 1979
J.D., Law
Antioch University School of Law 1976 — 1977
J.D., Law
MIT 1972 — 1973
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Political Science and Government
Brown University 1968 — 1972
A.B., Political Science and Government
Law Offices of Debra Niesen January 2009 - Present
Cook County Public Defender's Office 1980 - 2008
Skills
Criminal Law, Criminal Defense, Trials, Courts, Hearings, Trial Practice, Litigation, Juvenile Law, Legal Issues, Felonies, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Appeals, Jury Trials, Family Law, Personal Injury, Legal Writing, White Collar Criminal..., Motions, Mediation, Westlaw
Education
Valparaiso University 1977 — 1980
Doctor of Law (JD), Law
Indiana University Bloomington 1969 — 1973
Bachelor's degree, French Language and Literature
Flamm, Teibloom and Stanko, Ltd. 1990 - Present
Lynn & Levenstein 1985 - 1990
Cook County Public Defender's Office 1983 - 1985
Skills
Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Appeals, Arbitration, Courts, Legal Issues, Wills, Mediation, Hearings, Real Estate, Legal Assistance, Criminal Law, Trial Practice, Breach Of Contract
Education
Boston University School of Law 1977 — 1980
J.D., Law
Brandeis University 1972 — 1976
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
The Legal Aid Society, Criminal Defense Practice October 2012 - Present
New York County Defender Services September 2011 - March 2012
Ruff, Weidenaar & Reidy, Ltd. October 2009 - May 2011
Cook County Public Defender's Office June 2010 - April 2011
La Costa Theatre Company July 2006 - March 2011
Chicago-Kent College of Law 2008 - 2011
Law Offices Of Steven R. Decker October 2008 - August 2009
Skills
Westlaw, Legal Issues, Trials, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Litigation
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2008 — 2011
J.D., Law
Northwestern University 2004 — 2008
B.A, History
Lytle & Milan, LLC April 2015 - Present
Bryant Gomez and Associates, LLC June 2013 - Present
Milan Law Practice November 2012 - June 2013
Cook County Public Defender's Office May 2010 - October 2012
Cabrini Green Legal Aid May 2010 - August 2010
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney June 2007 - May 2010
Skills
Westlaw, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Courts, Criminal Law, Legal Assistance, Lexis, Research, Appeals, Criminal Defense, Legal Issues, Personal Injury
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2009 — 2012
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law
DePaul University 2005 — 2009
Bachelors, Finance
John Hersey High School
Oakland County Prosecutor's Office August 2011 - Present
Cook County Court November 2010 - May 2011
Cook County Public Defender's Office January 2010 - November 2010
Chicago Kent College of Law May 2009 - January 2010
AADetailing LLC May 2005 - August 2008
Michigan House of Representatives January 2006 - May 2008
Michigan State University August 2006 - May 2007
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Westlaw, Civil Litigation, Courts, Criminal Law, Appeals, Mediation, Trials, Commercial Litigation, Legal Issues, Lexis, Hearings, Motions, Legal Assistance, Public Policy, Trial Practice
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2008 — 2011
JD, Criminal Law
Michigan State University 2004 — 2008
BA, International Relations
Winston & Strawn LLP July 2012 - Present
American Bar Association 2010 - 2012
Cook County Public Defender's Office February 2009 - October 2010
Skills
Litigation, Criminal Law, Research, Public Speaking
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2007 — 2010
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Criminal Law
Wittenberg University 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and Philosophy
City Colleges of Chicago March 2011 - Present
Cook County Public Defender's Office October 2004 - March 2010
Education
Alabama State University 1980 — 1985
B.S, Criminal Justice
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
The John Maxwell Company April 2015 - Present
Raymond Law Group, Chicago April 2013 - Present
Chicago Housing Authority October 2013 - August 2014
US Navy February 2004 - August 2013
The John Marshall Fair Housing Clinic August 2010 - May 2012
Cook County Public Defender's Office April 2011 - April 2012
The Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County May 2003 - February 2004
Emmanuel Christian School January 2000 - June 2002
Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Microsoft Office, Litigation, Mediation, Corporate Law, Courts, Criminal Law, Commercial Litigation, Trials, Westlaw, Political Campaigns, Policy Analysis, Campaign Management, Local Government, Federal Government..., Legislative Relations, Legislative Affairs, Appeals, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Public Policy, Community Outreach, Government, Policy
Education
The John Marshall Law School 2009 — 2012
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Roosevelt University 2000 — 2003
MA, Policy Study
Illinois State University 1995 — 1999
BA, Political Science
Thorelli & Assoc (SNI) July 2015 - Present
Goldberg Law Group March 2011 - March 2014
DePaul University - Paralegal Certificate 2011 - 2012
Cook County Public Defender's Office February 2011 - March 2011
US Census Bureau March 2010 - September 2010
Sheridan and Pearlman February 2007 - April 2008
Countrywide Mortgage March 2005 - November 2006
Various Temporary Assignments 1999 - 2005
Skills
Office Management, QuickBooks, Brief Accounting (Mac), Legal Writing, Wordperfect, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Trials, Lexis, Westlaw, VMware Workstation, Mac OS, Courts, Administrative..., PowerPoint, Personal Injury, Civil Litigation, Notary Public, Product Liability, Document Review, QuickBooks (Intuit..., Outlook, Accounts Payable, Customer Service, Accounts Receivable, Microsoft Office, File Management, Travel Arrangements, Data Entry, Real Estate, Insurance, Timeslips, Calendaring, PC, Timekeeping, Accounting, Legal Research, Administrative..., LexisNexis
Education
DePaul University 2010 — 2011
Paralegal, Paralegal Certificate
University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Nursing 1981 — 1985
BSN, Nursing
Appellate Court of Illinois, Second District 2007 - Present
Cook County Public Defender's Office 1979 - 1986
Skills
Estate Planning, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Contract Negotiation, Budgets, Westlaw, Public Speaking, New Business Development, Investments, Business Planning, Strategy, Litigation, Courts, Civil Litigation, Wills, Commercial Litigation, Lexis, Criminal Law, Trials, Appeals, Domestic Relations, Juvenile Law, Hearings
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 1978 — 1981
JD, Law
Dominican University 1972 — 1973
MALS, Library Science
St. Norbert College 1968 — 1972
BA, English, Secondary Education
Illinois State University August 2009 - Present
Cook County Public Defender's Office January 2012 - May 2012
Education
Illinois State University 2008 — 2012
B.S, Criminal Justice/Police Science
California Department of Justice Office of the Attorney General September 2012 - Present
Tax Lien Law Group LLP May 2011 - August 2011
Cook County Public Defender's Office May 2010 - August 2010
DuPage County State's Attorney's Office May 2010 - August 2010
Leydig, Voit & Mayer, Ltd. February 2009 - August 2009
K&L Gates f.k.a. Bell, Boyd & Lloyd November 2007 - November 2008
DePaul University 2003 - 2007
Exodus World Service May 2006 - September 2006
Skills
Courts, Litigation, Criminal Law, Legal Research, Appeals, Trials
Education
Northwestern University School of Law 2009 — 2012
Juris Doctor, Litigation
DePaul University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Art, International Law, Concentration in Human Rights
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas August 2015 - Present
Circuit Court of Cook County - Mortgage and Foreclosure Section June 2015 - August 2015
DePaul University School of Law May 2015 - July 2015
Cook County Public Defender's Office 2005 - 2015
American Health Information Management Association June 2014 - December 2014
Ancel Glink Diamond Bush DiCianni & Krafthefer, P.C. February 2013 - December 2013
The Newberry Library 2006 - 2013
Mt. Sinai Hospital 2001 - 2008
University of Chicago Hospitals 2003 - 2004
Loyola University Chicago September 2002 - August 2003
Skills
Research, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Copywriting, Library, Nursing, Event Management, Editing, Public Speaking, ICU, Microsoft Office, Nonprofits, Teaching, Proofreading, Blogging, Legal Research, Microsoft Excel
Education
DePaul University 2012 — 2016
Juris Doctor Candidate, exp. December 2015
Dominican University 2005 — 2007
Masters of Library and Informational Science
Loyola University Chicago 1997 — 2001
Bachelors Science in Nursing
Cook County Bureau of Technology July 2008 - January 2013
Department of Office Technology July 2001 - July 2008
Department of Office Technology December 1995 - July 2001
Cook County Public Defender's Office May 1992 - January 1995
Skills
Strategic Planning, Leadership, Customer Service, Event Planning, Public Policy, Enterprise Software, Policy, Government, Business Analysis, Team Building, Program Management, Public Speaking, Analysis, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Partner Management, Nonprofits, Social Media Marketing, Budgets, Community Outreach, Policy Analysis, Project Planning, Organizational..., Strategy, Research, Training
Education
Barat College of DePaul University
B.A., Business Administration
Agruss Law Firm, LLC August 2014 - Present
Cook County Public Defender's Office February 2014 - July 2014
Kopecky, Schumacher & Bleakley, P.C. June 2012 - January 2014
Indiana House Republican Campaign Committee March 2010 - August 2010
Indiana State Senate January 2010 - March 2010
Skills
Research, Political Campaigns, Politics, Legislative Relations, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Legal Research, Bench Trials, Motions, LexisNexis
Education
The John Marshall Law School 2011 — 2014
J.D.
Indiana University Bloomington 2007 — 2011
Political Science
Cook County Public Defender's Office August 2012 - Present
American Bar Association October 2010 - August 2012
Thornton & Naumes, LLP March 2010 - May 2010
U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts May 2009 - August 2009
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois December 2008 - February 2009
Cook County Public Defender's Office May 2008 - August 2008
National Organization for Women September 2005 - March 2006
American Bar Association June 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Licensing, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Research, Civil Litigation
Education
Northeastern University School of Law 2007 — 2010
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Boston College 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History, Political Science, and Film Studies, cum laude
Allan R. Sincox, Attorney at Law January 2012 - Present
IL State Appellate Defender January 2002 - December 2011
Cook County Public Defender's Office June 1976 - December 2000
Skills
Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Courts, Trials, Appeals, Criminal Law, Mediation, Westlaw
Education
The John Marshall Law School 1973 — 1976
J.D., Law
Illinois State University
Moms 4 New Mothers February 2001 - February 2013
Cook County Public Defender's Office June 1985 - February 2003
Skills
Finance, Employee Benefits, Budgets, Human Resources, Leadership, Policy, Accounting, Strategic Planning, Executive Management, Government, Nonprofits, Process Improvement, Public Speaking, Team Building, Event Planning, Customer Service
Education
Chicago State University
BS - Business Administration, Marketing/Management
Governors State University
Public Administration
Illinois State University
Kenwood Academy