Office of the State Appellate Defender

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Office of the State Appellate Defender Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Michelle Booker Michelle Booker Chicago, Illinois Details
Michelle Booker's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience January 2014 - May 2014
Job Attorney at Booker Legal Defense
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Booker Legal Defense   November 2014 - Present
DePaul University College of Law  May 2014 - Present
Office of the State Appellate Defender   January 2014 - May 2014
Office of the Cook County Public Defender  May 2013 - January 2014
Office of the Cook County Public Guardian  May 2012 - July 2012

Skills
Research, Pleadings, Trial Advocacy, Litigation, Appellate Practice, Poverty Law, Motions Practice, Criminal Investigations, Motions, Trials, Westlaw, Legal Writing, Hearings, Family Law, Public Speaking

Education
DePaul University College of Law   2011 — 2014
Juris Doctor, Criminal Defense

DePaul University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government

Lindsey Firnbach Lindsey Firnbach Round Rock, Texas Details
Lindsey Firnbach's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience December 2011 - May 2012
Job Partner & Attorney at Spivey & Firnbach, PLLC
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Spivey & Firnbach, PLLC   June 2013 - Present
Spivey Law Firm   May 2013 - May 2013
Spivey Law Firm   March 2013 - May 2013
Spivey Law Firm   August 2012 - October 2012
Office of the State Appellate Defender   December 2011 - May 2012
Northern Illinois University  August 2011 - May 2012
Thomson Reuters  August 2010 - May 2012

Education
Northern Illinois University College of Law   2009 — 2012
J.D. Candidate, Law, Cum Laude

Marquette University   2006 — 2008
B.S., Political Science, Magna Cum Laude

The George Washington University   2004 — 2006
Political Science

Andrew P. Medeiros Andrew P. Medeiros Chicago, Illinois Details
Andrew P. Medeiros's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience January 2012 - May 2012
Job Legal Solutions Architect at SeyfarthLean Consulting
Industry Legal Services
Experience
SeyfarthLean Consulting  January 2014 - Present
Seyfarth Shaw LLP  November 2013 - February 2015
Center for Access to Justice & Technology at the IIT Chicago Kent College of Law   May 2012 - November 2013
Office of the State Appellate Defender   January 2012 - May 2012
United States Air Force  May 2011 - July 2011
Law Offices of Chicago-Kent, Criminal Defense Clinic   August 2010 - June 2011
Clinical Professor Richard Kling   October 2010 - December 2010
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)   June 2010 - August 2010
NBA Entertainment  November 2007 - January 2009
North Jersey Media Group  June 2007 - March 2008

Skills
Knowledge Management, Legal Technology, User Experience Design, Strategic Technology..., Document Assembly, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Pro Bono, Legal Assistance, Content Management, Web Design, Web Content Management, New Media, Drupal, WordPress, Process Improvement, Scrum, Public Speaking

Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology   2009 — 2012
J.D., Certificate in Criminal Litigation

Seton Hall University   2003 — 2007
B.A., Communication, History

Kayla Higgins Kayla Higgins Greater Chicago Area Details
Kayla Higgins's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience September 2015 - Present
Job Intern at Office of the State Appellate Defender
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Jessica Fangman Jessica Fangman Greater Chicago Area Details
Jessica Fangman's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience September 2014 - Present
Job Legal Extern at the Office of the State Appellate Defender
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Office of the State Appellate Defender   September 2014 - Present
Law Offices of Laura J Morask   May 2014 - August 2014
United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois  January 2014 - April 2014
Circuit Court of Cook County, Chancery Division  August 2013 - November 2013
Office of the Public Defender, DuPage County, Illinois   May 2013 - August 2013
Circuit Court of Cook County, 5th Municipal District   May 2013 - August 2013
Cabrini Green Legal Aid  January 2013 - May 2013
Colorado Legal Services  January 2012 - June 2012
University of Colorado at Boulder  August 2011 - May 2012

Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law   2012 — 2015
Juris Doctor

University of Colorado Boulder   2007 — 2012
BA, English, Political Science

Kelly Wear Kelly Wear Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Details
Kelly Wear's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience May 2012 - August 2012
Job Assistant District Attorney at Philadelphia District Attorney's Office
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Philadelphia District Attorney's Office  November 2013 - Present
Office of the State Appellate Defender   May 2012 - August 2012
D.C. Superior Court   January 2012 - April 2012
Cook County Public Guardian's Office  May 2011 - August 2011
Law Office of the Cook County Public Defender  June 2009 - August 2009
Universal Dance Association  June 2007 - August 2008

Skills
Criminal Law, Appellate Practice, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Oral Arguments

Education
Georgetown University Law Center   2010 — 2013
JD, Law

Northwestern University   2006 — 2010
BA, Political Science, International Studies, History

Katie Oberer Katie Oberer East Lansing, Michigan Details
Katie Oberer's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience June 2014 - August 2014
Job Research Clerk at Michigan Court of Appeals
Industry
Experience
Michigan Court of Appeals  August 2015 - Present
Office of the Public Defender, Washtenaw County   January 2015 - April 2015
United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit  August 2014 - December 2014
Office of the State Appellate Defender   June 2014 - August 2014
Speaker Law Firm, PLLC  August 2013 - May 2014
United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan  June 2013 - August 2013
L. Leah Reibel, LLC   December 2011 - August 2012
Franklin County Municipal Court  July 2010 - September 2010
Ohio House of Representatives  March 2010 - June 2010

Skills
Legal Writing, Westlaw, Litigation, Legal Research, Criminal Law, Public Speaking, Courts

Education
Michigan State University College of Law   2012 — 2015
Doctor of Law (JD), Summa Cum Laude

The Ohio State University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology & Communication, Magna Cum Laude

Sheila Amiry Sheila Amiry San Francisco Bay Area Details
Sheila Amiry's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience January 2007 - June 2007
Job Client Development Consultant at FindLaw, a Thomson Reuters business
Industry Legal Services
Experience
FindLaw, a Thomson Reuters business  June 2013 - Present
SiriusDecisions  April 2012 - June 2013
SiriusDecisions  February 2011 - April 2012
Franks, Gerkin & McKenna   August 2008 - February 2011
Franks, Gerkin & McKenna P.C.   June 2006 - August 2008
Zeke Giorgi Legal Clinic  August 2007 - January 2008
Office of the State Appellate Defender   January 2007 - June 2007

Skills
B2B Marketing, Demand Generation, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Monitoring, Marketing Operations, Customer Experience, Sales Operations, Sales Enablement, Channel Marketing, Channel Management, Product Marketing, Product Management, Product Launch, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Legal Advice, Legal Liability, Legal Compliance, Family Law, Privacy Law, Competition Law, Estate Planning, Commercial Litigation, Multi-channel Marketing, Channel Partners, Go-to-market Strategy, Lead Generation, Trials, Litigation, Social Media Measurement, Strategy, Salesforce.com, Marketing, Management

Education
Northern Illinois University   2005 — 2008
J.D., Law

American University   2004 — 2005
M.A., Public Communication

American University   1999 — 2003
B.A., Public Communication, Justice, Literature

Ifeanyi Mogbana Ifeanyi Mogbana Rockford, Illinois Details
Ifeanyi Mogbana's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience January 2013 - October 2013
Job Assistant City Attorney at City of Rockford Illinois
Industry Law Practice
Experience
City of Rockford Illinois  January 2014 - Present
St Edward Church   January 2011 - Present
Schirger Law Offices   November 2013 - January 2014
Office of the State Appellate Defender   January 2013 - October 2013
Prairie State Legal Services Inc.  June 2012 - September 2012
Diamond Bank (Nigeria) Plc   October 2009 - May 2010
Diamond Bank (Nigeria) Plc   November 2006 - October 2009
National Youth Service Corp   January 2006 - November 2006
Dr. A J C Mogbana &Co   November 2005 - December 2005
Charles Ogbo &Co   March 2005 - May 2005

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Corporate Law, Courts, Litigation, Appeals, Westlaw, Immigration Law, Legal Assistance, Corporate Finance, Criminal Defense, Legal Issues, Commercial Litigation, Lexis, Trials, Intellectual Property

Education
DePaul University College of Law   2011 — 2013
J.D, Law

Nigerian Law School   2004 — 2005
B.L, Law

University of Nigeria   1998 — 2004
LL.B, LAW

HENRIK ESSUNGER HENRIK ESSUNGER Tucson, Arizona Details
HENRIK ESSUNGER's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience October 2003 - January 2005
Job Freelance Translator and Swedish Language Specialist
Industry Translation and Localization
Experience
Self-employed  2005 - Present
Office of the State Appellate Defender   October 2003 - January 2005
Sachnoff & Weaver, Ltd.   October 2002 - September 2003
Self-Employed  December 1995 - August 1999

Skills
Legal Research, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Appeals, Litigation Management, Trials, Intellectual Property, Translation, Editing, Proofreading, Swedish, Localization, Website Localization, Legal Translation, Medical Translation, Criminal Defense, Document Review, Foreign Languages

Education
University of Pennsylvania Law School   1999 — 2002
J.D., Law

Yale University   1990 — 1994
B.A., Philosophy

Levi Harris Levi Harris Greater St. Louis Area Details
Levi Harris's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience November 2006 - Present
Job Assistant Appellate Defender at Office of the State Appellate Defender
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Office of the State Appellate Defender   November 2006 - Present
McCrea & McCrea   August 2005 - May 2006
Indiana Department of Workforce Development  May 2005 - August 2005

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Oral Arguments, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Research, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Outlook, Teaching, Photoshop, Courtroom Presentations, Presentations, Written & Oral..., Written Communication, Stewardship, Philanthropy, Annual Giving, Planned Giving, Parody, Lyrics, Comedy, Preaching, Expository Preaching, Homiletics, Networking, Financial Policies &..., Drafting Policies

Education
Indiana University Maurer School of Law   2003 — 2006
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law

Indiana State University   1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (BS), English Liberal Arts, History Minor, Magna Cum Laude

Clay City High School, Clay City, Illinois   1995 — 1999
High School Diploma, College/University Preparatory and Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program, 4.0

Richard C. Harris Richard C. Harris Greater Chicago Area Details
Richard C. Harris's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience January 2014 - April 2015
Job Appellate Law Clerk, Hon. Susan F. Hutchinson at Illinois Appellate Court, Second District
Industry Judiciary
Experience
Illinois Appellate Court, Second District  April 2015 - Present
Office of the State Appellate Defender   January 2014 - April 2015
Law Offices of McLaughlin & Associates   January 2013 - December 2013
Illinois Appellate Court, Second District  May 2012 - May 2013
Zeke Giorgi Legal Clinic  May 2012 - December 2012
Federal Public Defender  August 2011 - May 2012

Skills
Public Policy, Motions, Legal Issues, Trademarks, Legal Research, Legal Writing

Education
Northern Illinois University College of Law
Doctor of Law (J.D.), cum laude

University of Wyoming
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism

Heather Sutton-Lewis Heather Sutton-Lewis Fort Myers, Florida Area Details
Heather Sutton-Lewis's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience January 2002 - August 2004
Job Assistant Public Defender at Office of the Public Defender, 20th Judicial Circuit
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Office of the Public Defender, 20th Judicial Circuit  November 2014 - Present
Turner & Sutton-Lewis, P.A., Attorneys at Law   January 2012 - November 2014
Office of the Public Defender, 20th Judicial Circuit  September 2008 - January 2012
BPP Law School   April 2005 - June 2007
Office of the State Appellate Defender   January 2002 - August 2004

Skills
Criminal Law, Appeals, Family Law, Legal Research, Criminal Defense, Legal Writing

Education
Thomas M. Cooley Law School   1998 — 2000
JD, Law

Kalamazoo College   1993 — 1996
BA, Policital Science

Elizabeth Moriarty Elizabeth Moriarty Chicago, Illinois Details
Elizabeth Moriarty's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience 2002 - 2004
Job Special Consultant, Hillebrand Center for Compassionate Care in Medicine at the University of Notre Dame
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Ruth M. Hillebrand Center for Compassionate Care in Medicine, College of Science   2013 - Present
Farley Hall   2012 - 2013
Catholic Peace Fellowship   2012 - 2012
Gender Relations Center   2008 - 2012
Saint Clement Catholic Church, Archdiocese of Chicago   2007 - 2008
Gender Relations Center   2006 - 2007
Breen-Phillips Hall   2005 - 2007
The Center for Hospice and Palliative Care  2004 - 2005
Office of the State Appellate Defender   2002 - 2004
Isaiah House of Hospitality   2001 - 2002

Skills
Program Development, Fundraising, Leadership, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Volunteer Management, Nonprofits, Teaching, Higher Education..., Prison Ministry, Chaplaincy, Violence Prevention

Education
University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business   2012 — 2014
Master's of Non-profit Administration

University of Notre Dame   2004 — 2007
Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Theology/Ministry

University of Notre Dame   1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Theology/Theological Studies

Sean Southern Sean Southern Indianapolis, Indiana Area Details
Sean Southern's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience March 2009 - November 2010
Job
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law  January 2011 - Present
Office of the State Appellate Defender   March 2009 - November 2010
Seyfarth Shaw  2007 - 2008

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Policy Analysis, Nonprofits, Mediation, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Litigation, Appeals, Public Policy, Courts, Lexis, Research, Career Counseling, Myers-Briggs Certified, Criminal Law, LexisNexis, Microsoft Office

Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law   2004 — 2007
Juris Doctor, Cum Laude

DePaul University   2000 — 2002
Master of Arts, English

Ball State University   1995 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts, English/History

Josie Margaglione Josie Margaglione Spicewood, Texas Details
Josie Margaglione's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience July 2005 - August 2005
Job
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Margaglione Law, PLLC   August 2008 - Present
Ariano, Hardy, Nyuli, Johnson, Richmond, & Goettel, P.C.   January 2008 - April 2008
Northern Illinois University College of Law  August 2005 - May 2007
Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office   January 2007 - April 2007
Thomson West  August 2004 - January 2007
U.S. District Court   August 2006 - December 2006
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, Explosives, and Arson   June 2006 - July 2006
Office of the State Appellate Defender   July 2005 - August 2005
Summit Academy  August 2000 - June 2004
Schneider Electric / Square D Company  April 1997 - June 2000

Skills
Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Wills, Trusts, DUI Defense, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Legal Issues, Hearings, Appeals, Courts, Trials

Education
Northern Illinois University College of Law   2004 — 2007
JD, Cum Laude, Law

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1991 — 1995
B.A., Teaching of French

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill   1993 — 1994
n/a, Study Abroad in France

Sandra (Sandy) Saberman Sandra (Sandy) Saberman San Francisco Bay Area Details
Sandra (Sandy) Saberman's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience March 2006 - August 2007
Job Mitigation Specialist & Private Investigator in private practice
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Self Employed, contract work  2007 - Present
Office of the State Appellate Defender   March 2006 - August 2007
Habeas Corpus Resource Center  July 1999 - October 2004
California Appellate Project  January 1997 - June 1999

Skills
Criminal Defense, Criminal Law, Legal Research, Investigation, Legal Writing, Justice, Courts, Private Investigations, Appeals, Litigation, Criminal Investigations

Education
University of Illinois at Chicago   2007 — 2009
MSW, Community Health & Urban Development

The New School   1991 — 1995
BA, Cultural Studies

School for International Training   1994 — 1994
Culture and Politics

Leroy Maxwell Jr Leroy Maxwell Jr Birmingham, Alabama Details
Leroy Maxwell Jr's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience August 2010 - January 2011
Job Attorney at The Revill Law Firm
Industry Law Practice
Experience
The Revill Law Firm   July 2013 - Present
The Equal Justice Initiative   August 2011 - July 2013
Office of the State Appellate Defender   August 2010 - January 2011
District of Columbia Court of Appeals  June 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Litigation, Westlaw, Research, Civil Litigation, Criminal Law, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Courts, Estate Planning, Hearings, Legal Compliance, Legal Assistance, Legal Issues, Trials, Depositions, Lexis

Education
Valparaiso University School of Law   2008 — 2011
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law

Valparaiso University   2007 — 2008
Master of Science (M.S.), Sports Administration

Purdue University   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy, 3.5

Zachary Jacobson Zachary Jacobson Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Zachary Jacobson's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience June 2011 - June 2012
Job Judge Advocate
Industry Military
Experience
US Army  January 2014 - Present
The Mergis Group  October 2013 - December 2013
ZeroChaos  June 2013 - November 2013
Gary Myers, Daniel Conway & Associates   November 2011 - July 2013
Rust Consulting, Inc.   2013 - June 2013
Hamline University  August 2010 - May 2013
Office of the State Appellate Defender   June 2011 - June 2012
Mount St. Mary's University   January 2008 - May 2010

Skills
Research, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Public Speaking, Legal Assistance, Intelligence Analysis, Courts, Mediation, Litigation, Government, Strategic Planning, Employment Law, Alternative Dispute..., Contract Negotiation, International Law, Administrative Law, Family Law, Arbitration, Westlaw, Criminal Law, Policy, Trials, Defense, Corporate Governance, Document Drafting, Corporate Law, Hearings, Military, Legal Compliance, International..., Contract Law, Legal Issues, Public Policy, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Appeals, Policy Analysis, Conflict Management, Motions, Legal Advice, Trade Secrets, Military Justice, Editing, Cyberlaw, Democratization, Equality, Gender Equality, Immigration Issues, Immigration Law, LGBT Rights

Education
Jönköping International Business School   2012 — 2013
Master of Laws (LLM), International Business, Trade, and Tax Law

Hamline University School of Law   2010 — 2013
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law

Mount St. Mary's University   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), French, English

Vanessa Caleb Herman Vanessa Caleb Herman Chicago, Illinois Details
Vanessa Caleb Herman's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience 2004 - 2009
Job Law Office of Vanessa Caleb Herman
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Law Office of Vanessa Caleb Herman   April 2012 - Present
Waters Today: Parent Group for Waters Elementary School   September 2013 - Present
Office of the State Appellate Defender   2004 - 2009
Missouri State Public Defender  2002 - 2004
Office of the Cass County Prosecuting Attorney   2001 - 2002
Missouri State Senate, Division of Research   2000 - 2001
Missouri State Public Defender  1999 - 2001
Misouri State Public Defender   1997 - 1999

Skills
Appeals, Criminal Defense, Litigation, Trial Practice, Courts, Trials, Criminal Law, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Hearings

Education
University of Illinois College of Law   1994 — 1997
J.D.

Mount Holyoke College   1989 — 1994
B.A.

Evanston Township High School   1985 — 1989

Leah M. Farmer Leah M. Farmer Chicago, Illinois Details
Leah M. Farmer's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience May 2012 - August 2012
Job Associate at Noelle Brennan & Associates, Ltd
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Noelle Brennan & Associates, Ltd   July 2014 - Present
Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International  July 2014 - Present
Illinois Action for Children  January 2011 - Present
Noelle Brennan & Associates, Ltd.   March 2014 - June 2014
Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International  August 2013 - March 2014
DePaul University College of Law  June 2011 - January 2014
Porter Law Network and Grant Schumann, LLC   January 2013 - May 2013
Noelle Brennan & Associates / Brennan & Brown   August 2011 - February 2013
Office of the State Appellate Defender   May 2012 - August 2012
Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation  May 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Public Speaking, Leadership, Courts, Research, Criminal Law, Appeals, Westlaw, Editing, Improvisation, Litigation, Training, Trials, Fundraising, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, Motions, Pleadings, LexisNexis, Civil Litigation

Education
DePaul University College of Law   2010 — 2013
J.D., cum laude, Public Interest Law

The University of Georgia   1999 — 2009
BBA, Political Science, Sociology

Elizabeth Monkus Elizabeth Monkus Greater Chicago Area Details
Elizabeth Monkus's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience 2004 - 2005
Job Social Justice Policy Professional | Attorney | Instructor
Industry Public Policy
Experience
Chicago Appleseed Fund for Justice  February 2010 - Present
Private Firm  December 2006 - February 2010
Governors State University  September 2005 - 2010
Writing Resource Center, John Marshall Law School   2005 - 2007
Office of the State Appellate Defender   2004 - 2005
Bluhm Legal Clinic/Children & Family Justice Center   May 2001 - September 2002
Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas  2000 - 2001
Georgetown University Law Center  1996 - 2000
N/A  January 1992 - March 1993

Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Editing, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Research, Grant Writing, Mediation, Litigation, Appeals, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Civil Litigation, Criminal Law, Courts

Education
Georgetown University Law Center   1996 — 2000
JD

Southwestern University   1988 — 1992

Kristen Shaffer Kristen Shaffer Iowa City, Iowa Area Details
Kristen Shaffer's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience January 2010 - June 2010
Job Attorney at Shuttleworth & Ingersoll, P.L.C.
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Shuttleworth & Ingersoll, P.L.C.   July 2014 - Present
Kids First Law Center   August 2011 - July 2014
Zeke Giorgi Legal Clinic  January 2011 - May 2011
Northern Illinois University  August 2009 - May 2011
Appellate Lawyers Association National Moot Court Competition   September 2010 - November 2010
Zeke Giorgi Legal Clinic  May 2010 - August 2010
Office of the State Appellate Defender   January 2010 - June 2010
Northern Illinois University 2L Prize Moot Court Competition   January 2010 - February 2010

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Legal Assistance, Criminal Law, Westlaw, Appeals

Education
Northern Illinois University College of Law   2008 — 2011
J.D., cum laude

Université Montesquieu-Bordeaux IV   2009 — 2009

University of Iowa   1991 — 2008
B.A.

Ingrid Lehnert Ingrid Lehnert Greater Seattle Area Details
Ingrid Lehnert's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience 1989 - 1992
Job Vice President & General Counsel NAM Region at Alstom Grid
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Alstom Grid  October 2013 - Present
ALSTOM Grid  April 2013 - October 2013
GE  2007 - April 2013
Rinker Materials  2001 - 2007
Rockwell Electronic Commerce  1999 - 2001
Accenture  1998 - 1999
Motorola  1992 - 1999
Office of the State Appellate Defender   1989 - 1992
AAR Corp  1986 - 1987

Skills
Contract Negotiation, Contract Management, Government, Due Diligence, Compliance, Risk Management, Process Improvement, Mergers & Acquisitions, Management, Training, Procurement, Leadership, Negotiation, Employment Law, Project Management, Commercial Litigation, Licensing, Litigation, Change Management, Privacy Law, Human Resources, Corporate Governance, Team Building, International..., Construction Law, International Law, Contract Law, Team Leadership, Organizational...

Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management   2000 — 2002
MBA, Management/Business

Northern Illinois University   1982 — 1985
JD, Law

Ludwig-Maximilians Universität München
MA, American Studies

Zachary Trosch Zachary Trosch Ann Arbor, Michigan Details
Zachary Trosch's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience May 2014 - August 2014
Job J.D. Candidate
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Office of the State Appellate Defender   May 2014 - August 2014
The Sam Bernstein Law Firm  June 2012 - March 2013
Environment Massachusetts  September 2011 - November 2011
Congressman Gary Peters   May 2010 - August 2010
Millennium  May 2009 - June 2009

Skills
Legal Writing, Westlaw, Legal Research, LexisNexis, Medical Records, Public Policy, Creative Writing, Political Science, American Politics, Bloomberg Law, English grammar, Written & Verbal..., Written Expression

Education
University of Michigan Law School   2013 — 2015
Doctor of Law (JD)

Brandeis University   2008 — 2012
B.A., Politics (major); History (minor)

Berkshire Institute of Music   2006 — 2007
Arts, BIMA; Creative Writing

Samantha Silverstein Samantha Silverstein West Palm Beach, Florida Details
Samantha Silverstein's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience January 2013 - May 2013
Job Assistant Public Defender
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Office of the Public Defender, Fifteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida   August 2013 - Present
Office of the State Appellate Defender   January 2013 - May 2013
DePaul University College of Law  August 2010 - May 2013
Law Office of the Cook County Public Defender  May 2011 - December 2012
World Trade Center Chicago  May 2009 - August 2009
Indiana Senate Democrats  January 2009 - April 2009

Education
DePaul University College of Law   2010 — 2013
Juris Doctor

Indiana University Bloomington   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism and Political Science

Trisha Chokshi Trisha Chokshi Greater Chicago Area Details
Trisha Chokshi's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience May 2011 - July 2011
Job Constituent Services Advocate and Grants Coordinator at Office of Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth
Industry Legal Services
Experience
U.S. House of Representatives, Office of Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth   April 2014 - Present
U.S. House of Representatives, Office of Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth   December 2013 - April 2014
NIU College of Law Office of Career Opportunities & Development   July 2010 - May 2012
Office of the State Appellate Defender   May 2011 - July 2011
Office of the Illinois Attorney General  May 2010 - July 2010
Midwest Coalition for Human Rights   June 2007 - June 2009

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Appeals, Immigration Law, Constitutional Law, Nonprofits, Non-profits, Human Rights, International Human..., Media Outreach, Courts, Research, Westlaw, Criminal Law, Litigation, Policy, Legal Assistance, Grant Writing, Civil Rights, Lexis

Education
Northern Illinois University College of Law   2009 — 2012
Juris Doctor, Law

DePaul University   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Honors Program

Leuven Institute for Ireland in Europe   2005 — 2005
European Studies

Janaan Hashim Janaan Hashim Greater Chicago Area Details
Janaan Hashim's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience 2006 - 2007
Job Partner, Amal Law Group, LLC
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Amal Law Group, LLC   September 2007 - Present
McCormick Theological Seminary  September 2006 - Present
Radio Islam, WCEV 1450AM   October 2004 - Present
Loyola University Chicago  2013 - 2014
Office of the State Appellate Defender   2006 - 2007
Legal Research Division for the Office of the Chief Judge for the Circuit Court of Cook County   2004 - 2004

Skills
Public Speaking, Feature Writing, Radio Production, Feature Articles, Radio Producing, Research, Editing, Criminal Defense, Fundraising, Program Development, Legal Research, Teaching, Curriculum Development, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Program Evaluation, Curriculum Design, Tutoring, Student Affairs, Academic Writing, Adult Education, Community Organizing, Grant Writing, Workshop Facilitation, Theology, Higher Education, Religion, Leadership Development, Volunteer Management, Pastoral Care, Social Media, Preaching

Education
DePaul University College of Law
JD

Illinois State Bar Association
Mediation

Mary Baldwin College
BA, Communications-Bdcstg and Sociology-Social Work

Qasid Arabic Institute, Amman, Jordan
Level 3 Certificate, Arabic Skills and Grammar

Natalie Tocco Natalie Tocco Auburn Hills, Michigan Details
Natalie Tocco's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience January 2011 - Present
Job Legal Intern at Federal Defender Office
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Office of the State Appellate Defender   January 2011 - Present
Federal Defender Office  May 2011 - August 2011
Ward Kim Vaughn & Lerner LLP   May 2010 - December 2010
Florida Guardian Ad Litem  June 2010 - June 2010

Education
Thomas M. Cooley Law School   2011 — 2013
Juris Doctor

Wayne State University   2006 — 2010
Bachelors, Criminal Justice B.S, Psychology B.A.

Gavin J. Dow Gavin J. Dow Greater Chicago Area Details
Gavin J. Dow's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience January 2014 - Present
Job Assistant Appellate Defender at Office of the State Appellate Defender
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Office of the State Appellate Defender   January 2014 - Present
Washington University in St. Louis School of Law  January 2013 - April 2013
Washington University in St. Louis School of Law  May 2012 - September 2012
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri   May 2012 - August 2012
C. Marshall Friedman, P.C.   June 2011 - August 2011
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois   June 2011 - August 2011
YMCA Camp MacLean  June 2010 - August 2010
YMCA Camp MacLean  June 2007 - August 2008
Parkland Prospectus   January 2008 - May 2008
YMCA Camp MacLean  September 2005 - January 2008

Education
Washington University in St. Louis School of Law   2010 — 2013
Juris Doctor, summa cum laude

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2009 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Economics

Parkland College   2008 — 2008
Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts

Andrea Montavon-McKillip Andrea Montavon-McKillip Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area Details
Andrea Montavon-McKillip's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience January 2003 - June 2007
Job Board Certified Immigration Attorney at Peregrine Law, P.A.
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Peregrine Law, P.A.   August 2013 - Present
Immigration Law Firm  April 2012 - August 2013
Immigration Law Firm  February 2011 - April 2012
Law Firm  October 2007 - February 2011
Office of the State Appellate Defender   January 2003 - June 2007

Skills
Immigration Law, Appeals

Education
University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law   1999 — 2002
JD, Law

Washington University in St. Louis   1993 — 1997
AB, English, Spanish

Universidad de Salamanca   1995 — 1996

Michelle Niemann Michelle Niemann Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Michelle Niemann's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience June 2005 - July 2006
Job Postdoctoral Fellow in Environmental Humanities and English, UCLA
Industry Higher Education
Experience
UCLA  September 2015 - Present
UCLA  July 2015 - Present
UCLA  July 2014 - June 2015
University of Wisconsin-Madison  August 2013 - June 2014
University of Wisconsin-Madison  August 2007 - May 2013
Office of the State Appellate Defender   June 2005 - July 2006
Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW)   January 2003 - March 2004
Kinniknnick Farm   September 2002 - November 2002

Skills
Writing, Editing, University Teaching, College Teaching, Teaching Writing, Peer Tutoring, Online Tutoring, Writing Coaching, Event Planning, Academic Writing, Academic Tutoring, Academic Administration, WordPress, PressForward, Qualitative Research

Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison   2007 — 2014
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), English Language and Literature, General

University of Wisconsin-Madison   2006 — 2007
Master’s Degree, English Language and Literature, General

Brown University   1998 — 2002
Bachelor’s Degree, Religious Studies, with an Honors Thesis in Creative Writing

Canterbury School, Fort Wayne, Indiana   1994 — 1998
High School

Rob Melching Rob Melching Greater Chicago Area Details
Rob Melching's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience September 2011 - Present
Job Assistant Appellate Defender at Illinois Office of the State Appellate Defender
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Office of the State Appellate Defender   September 2011 - Present
Edelson McGuire LLC  March 2011 - October 2011
Shumaker, Loop, and Kendrick LLP   May 2009 - August 2009
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan   May 2008 - August 2008
Kaplan Test Prep  May 2006 - August 2007
Michigan State Univ. Depts. of Plant Biology and Small Fruit Entomology   May 2004 - August 2005

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Appeals, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Courts, Mediation, Criminal Law

Education
University of Michigan Law School   2007 — 2010
J.D.

Michigan State University, Broad College of Business   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts, Business-Marketing

Amy Nakos Amy Nakos Greater Denver Area Details
Amy Nakos's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience August 1997 - August 1998
Job Real Estate Professional
Industry Real Estate
Experience
Your Castle Summit Real Estate   May 2011 - Present
Resort Realty Capital, LLC   October 2010 - Present
Solo Practitioner  May 2002 - January 2013
Landmark Real Estate Group, LLC   December 2002 - May 2011
Foley & Lardner  August 1998 - April 2002
Office of the State Appellate Defender   August 1997 - August 1998

Skills
Real Estate, Real Estate Transactions, Real Estate Development, Short Sales, Investment Properties, Public Speaking, Foreclosures, Investments, Property, Residential Homes, Real Property, Brokerage, Mergers & Acquisitions, Licensing, Commercial Litigation, Personal Development, Litigation, REO, Negotiation, Small Business, Disposition, Contract Management, Legal Writing, Leases, Social Networking, Legal Research, Copy Editing, Ski, Real Estate Negotiation, Lease Administration, Distressed Property, Legal Issues, General Litigation, Skiing, Toastmasters, Cycling, Writing Skills, Interview Coaching, Team Building, Leadership, Team Leadership, Skin Care Products, Law of Attraction, Coaching, Presentation Coaching

Education
University of Iowa College of Law   1994 — 1997
JD, Law

Buena Vista University   1990 — 1994
BA, English and Speech Communications

Brandon Thomson Brandon Thomson Southgate, Michigan Details
Brandon Thomson's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience May 2013 - August 2013
Job Attorney at Foley & Robinette, P.C.
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Foley & Robinette, P.C.   May 2015 - Present
Foley & Robinette, P.C.   November 2012 - Present
Thomas M. Cooley Law Review  November 2013 - December 2014
Thomas M. Cooley Law School  May 2012 - December 2014
Estate Planning Clinic  May 2014 - July 2014
United States District Court - Eastern District of Michigan  September 2013 - December 2013
Office of the State Appellate Defender   May 2013 - August 2013
The Schwan Food Company  February 2009 - May 2012
Trenton Kennedy Ice Arena   August 2008 - February 2009
Temporary School Staff, Inc  August 2008 - December 2008

Skills
Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Research, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Time Management, Social Media, Event Planning, Outlook, Teamwork, Sales, Team Leadership, Data Entry, Editing, Inventory Management, Critical Thinking, Strategic Planning, Criminal Law, Legal Writing, Legal Research

Education
Thomas M. Cooley Law School   2012 — 2014
Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Siena Heights University   2002 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History

Trenton High School

Geneva L. Penson Geneva L. Penson Greater Chicago Area Details
Geneva L. Penson's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience January 2006 - August 2011
Job Attorney/Owner at Law Office of Geneva L. Penson
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Kirstie Young Kirstie Young Dayton, Ohio Details
Kirstie Young's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience 2006 - 2008
Job Administrative Staff Attorney at Second District Court of Appeals
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Second District Court of Appeals  August 2014 - Present
Bieser Greer & Landis LLP  May 2008 - August 2014
Office of the State Appellate Defender   2006 - 2008
DePaul University College of Law  August 2005 - May 2006
Chicago Title Insurance Co  1998 - 2002

Skills
Litigation, Appeals, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, White Collar Criminal..., Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Legal Research, Courts, Trial Practice, Criminal Defense, Criminal Law, Trials, Class Actions

Education
DePaul University College of Law   2002 — 2005
J.D., Law

University of Dayton   2000 — 2002

Siena Heights University   1996 — 1997

Jennifer Parrack Jennifer Parrack Chicago, Illinois Details
Jennifer Parrack's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience April 2009 - May 2011
Job Reentry Coordinator
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Illinois Department of Correction   August 2015 - Present
State of Illinois  August 2011 - March 2015
Office of the State Appellate Defender   April 2009 - May 2011
Office of the State Appellate Defender   May 2007 - March 2009
Cook County  July 2006 - May 2007

Skills
Government, Policy, Public Speaking, Public Policy, Mental Health, Criminal Intelligence, Hearings, Treatment, Psychological Assessment, Psychology, Case Management, Criminal Justice, Crisis Intervention, Interviews, Legal Writing, Program Development, Social Services, Trials

Education
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology   2004 — 2006
Master's Degree, Forensic Psychology

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale   1997 — 2001
Bachelor's Degree, Psychology

Sadiya Ahmed Sadiya Ahmed Santa Clara, California Details
Sadiya Ahmed's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience April 2013 - May 2014
Job Attorney
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Office of the Public Defender, Alternate Defender Office   November 2014 - June 2015
Office of the State Appellate Defender   April 2013 - May 2014
City of Chicago Department of Law, Labor Division   November 2012 - February 2013
Conflict Resolution Clinic, University of Illinois College of Law   January 2012 - May 2012
Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, Real Estate Tax Division   June 2011 - August 2011
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois   June 2010 - August 2010
KPMG International, Business Consulting Division   June 2006 - July 2006

Skills
Criminal Law, Criminal Justice, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Appeals, Westlaw, LexisNexis, Social Security..., Courts, Family Mediation, Peer Mediation, Mediation, Public Speaking

Education
University of Illinois College of Law   2009 — 2012
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2005 — 2009
Bachelor's Degree, News-Editorial Journalism

Jaime Montgomery Jaime Montgomery Greater Chicago Area Details
Jaime Montgomery's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience February 2006 - Present
Job Assistant Appellate Defender at Office of the State Appellate Defender
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Office of the State Appellate Defender   February 2006 - Present

Skills
Criminal Law, Appeals, Legal Writing, Courts, Legal Research

Education
William Mitchell College of Law   2002 — 2005
Juris Doctor, Law

University of Wisconsin-Madison   1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts, Behavioral Science and Law

Christopher Gehrke Christopher Gehrke Greater Chicago Area Details
Christopher Gehrke's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience December 2009 - Present
Job Appellate Attorney
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Office of the State Appellate Defender   December 2009 - Present
Syracuse University College of Law  January 2009 - May 2009
Syracuse University  August 2008 - May 2009
Paychex  June 2008 - August 2008
18th Judicial Circuit Court of Illinois   June 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Criminal Law, Appeals, Criminal Defense, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Litigation, Appellate Advocacy

Education
Syracuse University College of Law   2006 — 2009
J.D., Law

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1997 — 2001
B.A., International Studies

Laura Weizeorick Laura Weizeorick Greater Chicago Area Details
Laura Weizeorick's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience April 2011 - February 2012
Job Associate at Ottosen Britz Kelly Cooper Gilbert & DiNolfo, Ltd.
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Ottosen Britz Kelly Cooper Gilbert & DiNolfo, Ltd.   February 2012 - Present
Office of the State Appellate Defender   April 2011 - February 2012
Office of the State Appellate Defender/ Capital Post-Conviction Unit   May 2010 - April 2011
McDermott Will & Emery  September 2008 - March 2010
Illinois Attorney General's Office  January 2008 - May 2008
Honorable Marvin E. Aspen   August 2007 - December 2007
DuPage State's Attorney's Office   May 2006 - August 2006

Skills
Litigation, Appellate Practice, Municipal Law, Labor Disputes, Civil Litigation, School Law, Labor and Employment Law, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Grievance Arbitrations, Dispute Resolution, Litigation Support, Trade Secrets, Education Law, Legal Issues, Public Speaking, Legal Compliance, Criminal Law, Corporate Governance, ADA compliance, EEOC compliance, Civil Rights Litigation, Appeals

Education
Northwestern University School of Law   2005 — 2008
J.D., Cum Laude

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1983 — 1986
B.S., Economics, High Honors

Benet Academy   1979 — 1983

Ana Montelongo Ana Montelongo Greater Chicago Area Details
Ana Montelongo's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience June 2015 - Present
Job Summer Intern at Office of the State Appellate Defender
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Office of the State Appellate Defender   June 2015 - Present
Circuit Court of Cook County, Criminal Division   February 2015 - May 2015
Law Offices of Chicago-Kent, Criminal Clinic   January 2015 - May 2015
United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois  August 2014 - December 2014
Federal Defender Program  May 2014 - August 2014
Chicago Public Schools  2011 - July 2013
North Shore School District 112  2006 - 2011
Maine Township High School South District 207  2005 - 2006
Daley, DeBofsky, & Bryant   2001 - 2004

Skills
Teaching, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Design, Microsoft Excel, Staff Development, Tutoring, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Criminal Law, Trial Advocacy

Education
Chicago Kent   2013 — 2016
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law

National Louis University   2007 — 2009
M.A., Language & Literacy

DePaul University   2001 — 2005
B.A., English and Education

St. Ignatius College Prep   1997 — 2001
High School Diploma

John L. Swartz John L. Swartz Springfield, Illinois Details
John L. Swartz's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience 1973 - 1977
Job Attorney at Giffin, Winning, Cohen & Bodewes, P.C.
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Giffin, Winning, Cohen & Bodewes, P.C.   September 1977 - Present
Office of the State Appellate Defender   1973 - 1977
Democratic leadership Illinois House of Representatives   1972 - 1973

Skills
Creditors' Rights, Bankruptcy, Municipal Law, Wills and Trusts, Contract Law, Real property...

Education
University of Chicago Law School   1968 — 1971
Doctor of Law (JD)

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1964 — 1968
Bachelor's degree, History

Gregory Swygert Gregory Swygert Chicago, Illinois Details
Gregory Swygert's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience June 2008 - December 2011
Job Associate Clinical Professor at Northwestern University School of Law, Center on Wrongful Convictions
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Northwestern University School of Law, Center on Wrongful Convictions   September 2014 - Present
The Law Offices of Matthew S. Ryan, LLC   January 2012 - August 2014
Office of the State Appellate Defender   June 2008 - December 2011
Loevy & Loevy  August 2007 - June 2008
U.S. District Court for Eastern District of Michigan   August 2005 - August 2007
Capital Post-Conviction Project of Louisiana  August 2003 - August 2005

Education
Northwestern University School of Law   2000 — 2003
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Cum Laude

Duke University   1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Erica Nichols Cook Erica Nichols Cook Springfield, Illinois Area Details
Erica Nichols Cook's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience May 2015 - Present
Job Assistant Appellate Defender at Office of the State Appellate Defender
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Office of the State Appellate Defender   May 2015 - Present
University of Illinois Springfield  July 2014 - May 2015
Illinios Innocence Project at University of Illinois-Springfield   February 2012 - June 2014
Cook County Public Defender  February 2010 - February 2012
Robert Rigg   August 2008 - May 2009
Drake University Legal Clinic  August 2008 - May 2009
Polk County Child Advocacy Board   March 2007 - May 2009
Office of the State Appellate Defender   June 2008 - August 2008
Iowa Attorney General's Office  October 2007 - April 2008
Hansen, McClintock & Riley   May 2007 - October 2007

Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Litigation, Westlaw, Medical Malpractice, Courts, Juvenile Law, Trials, Arbitration, Appeals, Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Mediation, Research, Pleadings, Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Hearings, Negotiation, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Motions, Lexis, Legal Issues, Legal Assistance, Administrative Law, Trial Practice

Education
Drake University Law School   2006 — 2009
JD, Law

Admission to the Illinois Bar   2004 — 2009

University of Illinois Springfield   2002 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts, Legal Studies

Illinois Central College   1999 — 2000
Associates of Applied Science, Paralegal Studies

Kyle Poelker Kyle Poelker Columbia, Missouri Area Details
Kyle Poelker's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience May 2011 - June 2011
Job Assistant Attorney General at Missouri Attorney General's Office
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Missouri Attorney General's Office  October 2013 - Present
TestMasters  June 2008 - Present
The Hon. Edward Sweeney, St. Louis Circuit Court   October 2012 - October 2013
Themis Bar Review  August 2010 - August 2012
University of Chicago Law School  September 2010 - May 2012
Office of the State Appellate Defender   May 2011 - June 2011
Federal Public Defender  June 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Civil Litigation, Courts, Criminal Law, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Lexis, Litigation, Research, Westlaw, Appeals, Corporate Law, Mediation, Public Policy, Public Speaking, Trials

Education
University of Chicago Law School   2009 — 2012
J.D., Law

Georgetown University   2004 — 2008
A.B., American Studies, Economics, English, Cum Laude

St. Louis University High School   2000 — 2004

Benjamin Wolowski Benjamin Wolowski Greater Chicago Area Details
Benjamin Wolowski's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience October 2010 - Present
Job Assistant Appellate Defender at Office of the State Appellate Defender
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Office of the State Appellate Defender   October 2010 - Present
Hon. David Hamilton, United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit   August 2010 - October 2010
Office of the State Appellate Defender   June 2010 - July 2010
Hon. Richard Young, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana   May 2008 - July 2008

Education
Indiana University School of Law—Bloomington   2007 — 2010
J.D., magna cum laude

University of Evansville   2003 — 2007
B.A., summa cum laude, Political Science

Burris Laboratory School   1990 — 2003
H.S. Diploma

Janet Sinder Janet Sinder United States Details
Janet Sinder's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience 1979 - 1985
Job Director of the Library & Associate Professor of Law at Brooklyn Law School
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Brooklyn Law School  May 2012 - Present
University of Maryland School of Law  2004 - May 2012
GSM Association  May 2001 - January 2004
Duke University Law Library   August 1985 - April 2001
Office of the State Appellate Defender   1979 - 1985

Skills
Library Science

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1984 — 1985
M.S., Library and Information Science

University of Michigan Law School   1976 — 1979
J.D.

Cornell University   1972 — 1976
A.B., Government

Rachel Hensley Rachel Hensley Cincinnati, Ohio Details
Rachel Hensley's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience June 2014 - August 2014
Job Legal Intern at Kenton County Commonwealth Attorney's Office
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Kenton County Commonwealth Attorney's Office  August 2015 - Present
Clermont County Prosecutor's Office  August 2014 - December 2014
Office of the State Appellate Defender   June 2014 - August 2014
Ohio Innocence Project  May 2013 - May 2014
Fayette Commonwealth's Attorney's Office   May 2012 - August 2012
Kentucky General Assembly, House of Representatives   January 2012 - May 2012

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Spanish, Client Counseling, Public Speaking, Westlaw, Lexis, Policy Analysis, Litigation, Microsoft Word

Education
University of Cincinnati College of Law   2012 — 2015
Juris Doctor

University of Kentucky   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science; Spanish

Mary Ann MacLaughlan Mary Ann MacLaughlan Greater Chicago Area Details
Mary Ann MacLaughlan's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience January 2003 - February 2005
Job Attorney
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Office of the State Appellate Defender   January 2003 - February 2005

Skills
Legal Research

Education
Suffolk University Law School   1999 — 2002
JD

College of the Holy Cross   1995 — 1999

College of the Holy Cross   1995 — 1999

Adolfo Mondragon, Esq. Adolfo Mondragon, Esq. Chicago, Illinois Details
Adolfo Mondragon, Esq.'s Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience June 2002 - December 2005
Job Public Interest Attorney
Industry Law Practice
Experience
The Law Office of Adolfo Mondragon   March 2006 - Present
De Paul University College of Law   August 2009 - May 2011
City Colleges of Chicago  September 2010 - December 2010
Office of the State Appellate Defender   June 2002 - December 2005
Katten, Muchin, & Zavis   June 2000 - September 2000
Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago  June 1999 - March 2000
ACLU of Illinois  July 1997 - September 1998

Skills
Legal Research, Courts, Legal Writing, Criminal Law, Pleadings, Litigation, Research, Public Speaking, White Collar Criminal..., Trials, Class Actions, Appellate Practice, Motions

Education
University of Chicago Law School   1998 — 2001
JD, Law

Yale University   1992 — 1996
B.A., Political Science

Curie Metro High School   1988 — 1992
Diploma, Computer Science

Todd Shanker Todd Shanker Greater Detroit Area Details
Todd Shanker's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience January 1992 - January 1993
Job Attorney at Federal Defender Office
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Editha Rosario-Moore Editha Rosario-Moore Greater Chicago Area Details
Editha Rosario-Moore's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience March 2014 - Present
Job Assistant Appellate Defender at Office of the State Appellate Defender
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Office of the State Appellate Defender   March 2014 - Present
American Blues Theater  June 2001 - Present
Bard Early College New Orleans (BECNO)   January 2013 - February 2014
Dance Theater Workshop  December 2008 - July 2010
Housing Works  January 2007 - September 2008
INTAR Theatre   November 2005 - November 2006

Skills
Non-profits, Acting, Journalism, Stage, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Public Speaking, Editing, Event Planning, Volunteer Management, Research, Program Development, Budgets, Event Management, Higher Education, Legal Research, Public Policy, Community Organizing, Management, Data Analysis, Policy Analysis, Nonprofits, Organizational..., Legal Writing, Creative Writing, Staff Development, Leadership Development, Spanish, Teaching, Theatre, Microsoft Office, Policy, Program Management, Strategic Planning, Copy Editing

Education
Tulane University Law School   2010 — 2013
Doctor of Law (JD)

New York University   2003 — 2005
Master of Arts, Performance, Feminist Studies and Education

Northwestern University   1996 — 1999
BS, Theater

Sean Collins-Stapleton Sean Collins-Stapleton Greater Chicago Area Details
Sean Collins-Stapleton's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience January 2003 - Present
Job Attorney
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Office of the State Appellate Defender   January 2003 - Present

Education
St. John's College (NM)
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) 1995

University of Illinois College of Law
Doctor of Law (J.D.) 2002

Claire Musial Claire Musial Greater Chicago Area Details
Claire Musial's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience June 2014 - Present
Job Paralegal at Office of the State Appellate Defender
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Office of the State Appellate Defender   June 2014 - Present
Kirkland & Ellis LLP  September 2010 - November 2013
Kirkland & Ellis, LLP   August 2007 - September 2010
The Alden Law Group LLP   May 2007 - August 2007
Jackson County Public Defender  January 2007 - May 2007

Skills
Mergers & Acquisitions, Due Diligence, Insurance, Corporate Law, Real Estate, Legal Writing, Private Equity, Litigation, Westlaw

Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale   2003 — 2007
BS, Paralegal Studies with a Specialization in Pre-Law

Elena Penick Elena Penick Greater Chicago Area Details
Elena Penick's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience May 2004 - Present
Job Assistant Appellate Defender Office of the State Appellate Defender
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Office of the State Appellate Defender   May 2004 - Present
Raysa and Zimmermann, LLC   October 2002 - May 2004
US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)   June 2001 - August 2001
Mayer Brown  February 1999 - July 1999
Espresso Royale Caffe  1996 - 1998

Skills
Legal Writing, Appeals, Criminal Defense Lawyer, Cooking, Legal Research, Humor, Municipal Law, Civil Litigation, Courts, Legal Issues, Trials, Criminal Law, Westlaw, Litigation

Education
Univesity of Illinois College of Law   1999 — 2002
Doctor of Law (JD)

University of Michigan   1995 — 1998
Bachelor's degree, Linguistics

Virginia Girard-Brady Virginia Girard-Brady Lawrence, Kansas Area Details
Virginia Girard-Brady's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience March 2004 - August 2006
Job owner at ABS Legal Advocates, P.A.
Industry Law Practice
Experience
ABS Legal Advocates, P.A.   April 2000 - Present
ABS Legal Advocates, PA  2000 - Present
Office of the State Appellate Defender   March 2004 - August 2006
Carpenter Chartered Law Firm   October 1998 - October 1999

Skills
Veterans Benefits Law, Appeals, Legal Writing

Education
Washburn University   1993 — 1995
Juris Doctorate, Law

University of Kansas   1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Arts, English/Creative Writing

Denise Keliuotis Denise Keliuotis Greater Chicago Area Details
Denise Keliuotis's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience January 2003 - May 2005
Job Attorney
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Patton & Ryan LLC  September 2009 - July 2013
Williams Montgomery & John  February 2009 - August 2009
Patton & Ryan LLC  February 2008 - February 2009
Statman Harris & Eyerich   May 2005 - October 2006
Office of the State Appellate Defender   January 2003 - May 2005
Sidley Austin  September 2000 - May 2002

Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Editing, Proofreading, Litigation, insurance coverage

Education
University of Michigan Law School   1997 — 2000
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law

Loyola University of Chicago   1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Arts Honors, Political Science and Communications

Jennifer Blagg Jennifer Blagg Greater Chicago Area Details
Jennifer Blagg's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience 2001 - 2008
Job Attorney at Blagg Law
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Blagg Law   June 2008 - Present
State Appellate Defender  January 2002 - May 2008
Office of the State Appellate Defender   2001 - 2008

Skills
Criminal Defense, Courts, Trials, Private Investigations, Legal Writing, Hearings, Criminal Justice, Juvenile Law, Family Law, Trial Practice, Investigation, Civil Litigation, Defense, Personal Injury, Civil Rights

Education
University of Arkansas at Little Rock, William H. Bowen School of Law   1995 — 2000

Hendrix College   1988 — 1992
BA, Political Science

Paige Clark Strawn Paige Clark Strawn Greater St. Louis Area Details
Paige Clark Strawn's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience September 1997 - February 2013
Job Attorney at Quinn Law & Mediation, LLC
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Scott Quinn & Associates,, LLC   March 2013 - Present
Office of the State Appellate Defender   September 1997 - February 2013

Skills
Litigation, Civil Litigation, Criminal Defense, Criminal Law, Appeals, Trials, Legal Research, Courts, Hearings, Juvenile Law, Family Law, Legal Issues, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Legal Assistance, Depositions, Alternative Dispute..., Employment Law, Motions, Criminal Justice, Pleadings, Wills, Document Review, Legal Documents, Civil Rights, Defense, Estate Planning, Litigation Management, Trial Practice, Mediation, Litigation Support, Appellate Practice, Evidence, LexisNexis

Education
Southern Illinois University School of Law   1994 — 1997

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Political Science

Melissa Chiang Melissa Chiang Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Melissa Chiang's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience February 2006 - June 2011
Job Attorney Advisor at Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Commodity Futures Trading Commission  April 2012 - Present
Office of the State Appellate Defender   February 2006 - June 2011
Tishman Speyer  September 2001 - August 2002
Paramount Group Properties   June 2001 - September 2001
EDF  June 1998 - August 1998

Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Courts, Litigation, Appeals, Administrative Law, Financial Regulation, Westlaw

Education
University of Chicago Law School   2002 — 2005
JD

University of Kansas   1999 — 2001
MA, Classics

University of California, Los Angeles   1994 — 1998
BA, English with a minor in Latin

Lisa Southerland Lisa Southerland Greater Chicago Area Details
Lisa Southerland's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience October 2005 - March 2008
Job Conflicts Staff Attorney at Sidley Austin LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Jon Terry Jon Terry Greater Chicago Area Details
Jon Terry's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience January 2012 - April 2012
Job Assistant Public Defender
Industry Legal Services
Experience
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

Emily A. Costello Emily A. Costello Greater Chicago Area Details
Emily A. Costello's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience November 2005 - February 2010
Job Senior Conflicts Specialist at Winston & Strawn LLP
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Winston & Strawn LLP  May 2013 - Present
Winston & Strawn LLP  March 2010 - Present
Office of the State Appellate Defender   November 2005 - February 2010

Education
Dickinson Law   2000 — 2003

Yasaman Navai Yasaman Navai Greater Chicago Area Details
Yasaman Navai's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience
Job Assistant Appellate Defender at Office of the State Appellate defender
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Office of the State Appellate defender  

Skills
Legal Writing

Education
DePaul University College of Law   1998 — 2001

Kalamazoo College   1991 — 1995
BA, Biology

Mike Soukup Mike Soukup Madison, Wisconsin Area Details
Mike Soukup's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience April 2008 - July 2012
Job Associate at Law Office of Matthew S. Pinix, LLC
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Law Office of Matthew S. Pinix, LLC   July 2013 - Present
Solo Practitioner  August 2012 - June 2013
Office of the State Appellate Defender   April 2008 - July 2012
Loevy & Loevy  January 2008 - March 2008
Coordianted Advice and Referral Program for Legal Services (CARPLS)   August 2006 - January 2008
Loyola Child Law Clinic   August 2006 - May 2007
Equip for Equality  May 2005 - August 2006

Skills
Appeals, Criminal Defense

Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law   2004 — 2007
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Indiana University Bloomington   1995 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government

Doug Hoff Doug Hoff Greater Chicago Area Details
Doug Hoff's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience 2009 - Present
Job Supervisor, Office of the State Appellate Defender, State of Illinois
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Office of the State Appellate Defender   2009 - Present
Missouri State Public Defender System  June 1994 - December 2003

Skills
Appeals, Legal Writing, Courts, Criminal Defense, Legal Research, Criminal Law, Hearings, Westlaw, Public Policy, Litigation

Education
University of Missouri-Saint Louis   1985 — 1990
BA, Political Science

Brian Spears Brian Spears Greater Atlanta Area Details
Brian Spears's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience May 1973 - August 1973
Job Attorney at Law
Industry Law Practice
Experience
G. Brian Spears, P.C.   November 1975 - Present
Spears and Associates   November 1975 - March 1978
Lorenz, Green and Halloran   1974 - 1974
Office of the State Appellate Defender   May 1973 - August 1973

Skills
Legal Research, Mediation, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Appeals, Trial Practice, Commercial Litigation, Civil Rights, Legal Writing, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Class Actions, Government, Constitutional Law, Product Liability, Torts, Personal Injury..., Criminal Defense, Criminal Law, Employment..., Courts, Trials, Business Litigation

Education
Golden Gate University   1972 — 1975
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

University of Michigan   1968 — 1971
Bachelor of Arts, Education, Education and Political Science

Illinois Wesleyan University   1967 — 1968

Jon Stromsta Jon Stromsta Chicago, Illinois Details
Jon Stromsta's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience January 2004 - May 2008
Job Partner at Enterprise Law Group LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Enterprise Law Group LLP   December 2010 - Present
Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce  February 2012 - Present
Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois  February 2012 - February 2013
Pasulka & Associates, PC   May 2008 - November 2010
Southern Illinois University Law School   2001 - 2010
Office of the State Appellate Defender   January 2004 - May 2008
Law Offices of Jon K. Stromsta   October 2000 - January 2004
Circuit Court of Cook County  1997 - 2004
Central States Funds  October 1997 - September 2000
Ross & Hardies  October 1985 - October 1997

Skills
Civil Litigation, Collaborative Practice, Alternative Dispute..., Mediation, White Collar Criminal..., Family Law, Appeals, Criminal Defense, Arbitration, Litigation, Torts, Litigation Management, Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Dispute Resolution, Employment Law, Product Liability, Trial Advocacy, Employment Litigation, Complex Litigation, Trial Practice, General Litigation, Trade Secrets, Personal Injury..., Fraud, Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property, Disputes, Trials, Dispute, Class Actions, Employment..., Trusts, Corporate Law, Corporate Governance, Courts, Legal Writing, Business Litigation, Legal Advice, Hearings, Legal Research, Legal Issues, Bankruptcy, Legal Assistance, Civil Rights, Westlaw, Litigation Support, Copyright Law, Wills, Insurance Law

Education
University of Minnesota Law School   1981 — 1984
JD, Law

University of Michigan   1977 — 1981
B.A., History, Political Science

Brianne Cofoid Brianne Cofoid Greater Chicago Area Details
Brianne Cofoid's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience September 2014 - Present
Job at
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Office of the State Appellate Defender   September 2014 - Present
Pool, Leigh, & Kopko, P.C.   August 2011 - September 2014
Law Offices of Peter F. Ferracuti  December 2009 - July 2011
Stitely Entertainment  September 2008 - November 2008

Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Legal Assistance

Education
North Central College   2005 — 2009
B.A., Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management, Economics

Dani Waller Dani Waller Springfield, Illinois Area Details
Dani Waller's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience 2000 - 2005
Job Owner, Mitigation and Sentencing Services
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Private Practice  2000 - Present
Mitigation and sentencing services   2004 - 2009
office of the state appellate defender   2000 - 2005

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1997 — 1999
masters of social work, social work

University of Illinois Springfield   1993 — 1996
M.A, Societal Politics

Millikin University   1986 — 1990
BA, political science

Bryon Reina Bryon Reina Greater Chicago Area Details
Bryon Reina's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience April 2008 - Present
Job Assistant Appellate Defender at Office of the State Appellate Defender
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Office of the State Appellate Defender   April 2008 - Present
Law Offices of Michael Murphy Tannen   November 2007 - February 2008

Skills
Legal Research, Criminal Law, Criminal Defense, Legal Issues, Courts, Legal Writing, Appeals, Editing, Litigation, Research, Legal Documents, Hearings, Westlaw, Juvenile Law, Trials

Education
DePaul University College of Law   2004 — 2007
J.D., Law

Indiana University Bloomington   1997 — 2001
B.S., Marketing/International Studies

University of Wollongong   2000 — 2000
N/A, International and Cultural Studies

Sarah Moravia Lipinski Sarah Moravia Lipinski Greater Chicago Area Details
Sarah Moravia Lipinski's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience September 2011 - December 2011
Job Attorney
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Adam Mastrangeli Adam Mastrangeli Chicago, Illinois Details
Adam Mastrangeli's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience September 2014 - December 2014
Job Juris Doctor
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Office of the State Appellate Defender   September 2014 - December 2014
The John Marshall Law School  August 2014 - November 2014
Illinois Court of Appeals for the Second District   January 2014 - September 2014
The John Marshall Law School  August 2013 - November 2013
The Circuit Court of Cook County - Law Division   May 2013 - October 2013
The John Marshall Law School  May 2013 - July 2013
The John Marshall Law School  May 2013 - July 2013
Illini Media  February 2009 - May 2012

Skills
Public Speaking, Research, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Nonprofits, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Editing, Microsoft Word, Event Planning

Education
The John Marshall Law School   2012 — 2015
Law

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science

Bartlett High School   2004 — 2008
Academy of Science, Engineering, & High Technology

Rachel Moran Rachel Moran Denver, Colorado Details
Rachel Moran's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience January 2010 - June 2015
Job Clinical Fellow Criminal Defense Clinic at University of Denver Sturm College of Law
Industry Law Practice
Experience
University of Denver - Sturm College of Law  July 2015 - Present
Office of the State Appellate Defender   January 2010 - June 2015

Skills
Courts, Litigation, Westlaw, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Criminal Law, Public Policy, Trials, Civil Litigation, Legal Issues, Commercial Litigation, Mediation, Trial Practice, Criminal Defense, Appeals

Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology   2005 — 2008
J.D., Law, High Honors, Order of the Coif

Houghton College   2002 — 2005
B.A., Political Science, Summa Cum Laude

Erica Clinton Erica Clinton Kansas City, Missouri Area Details
Erica Clinton's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience June 2002 - September 2009
Job Erica R. Clinton, Attorney at Law
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Erica R. Clinton, Attorney at Law   March 2014 - Present
Cass County Juvenile Office   October 2012 - February 2014
The Honorable Sarah W. Hays, Federal Magistrate Judge, Western District of Missouri   July 2011 - February 2012
Office of the State Appellate Defender   June 2002 - September 2009
The Immigration Project  November 2001 - May 2002
The Honorable Alan B. Johnson, US District Court of Wyoming   September 2000 - September 2001

Skills
Criminal Law, Civil Litigation

Education
The University of Iowa College of Law   1997 — 2000
J.D., Law

University of Arizona   1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History

Rosalee Dodson Rosalee Dodson Bloomington/Normal, Illinois Area Details
Rosalee Dodson's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience September 2005 - January 2007
Job Attorney
Industry Law Practice
Experience
City of Bloomington, IL  September 2009 - Present
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund  January 2007 - September 2009
Office of the State Appellate Defender   September 2005 - January 2007
Legislative Reference Bureau  October 2003 - September 2005
DePaul University College of Law  August 2002 - May 2003
City of Chicago Department of Law, Municipal Prosecutions Division   May 2002 - August 2002
U.S. Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service   January 2002 - May 2002

Skills
Criminal Law, Courts, Administrative Law, Government, Public Policy, Litigation, Policy, Civil Litigation, Legal Assistance, Hearings, Mediation, Policy Analysis, Employment Law, Public Speaking

Education
DePaul University College of Law   2000 — 2003
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1996 — 2000
Bachelor's Degree, Sociology

William J. Bogan High School   1992 — 1996
High School

Donald Petersen Donald Petersen Greater Chicago Area Details
Donald Petersen's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience January 2010 - Present
Job COO/Investigator at ACTIV Investigations
Industry Law Enforcement
Experience
ACTIV Investigations   January 2014 - Present
Chicago CityColleges   January 2012 - Present
KENTECH Consulting Inc.  May 2011 - Present
Office of the State Appellate Defender   January 2010 - Present
Public Defenders Office: Cook/ De Kalb/ Kane/ Kendall Counties   January 2010 - Present
Chicago Police Department  August 1969 - July 2008

Education
Chicago State University   1980 — 1982
MS, Criminal Justice

Kathleen Weck Kathleen Weck Greater Chicago Area Details
Kathleen Weck's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience November 2004 - Present
Job Assistant Appellate Defender at Office of the State Appellate Defender
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Office of the State Appellate Defender   November 2004 - Present
Borders Books  1997 - 2000

Education
Northern Illinois University   2001 — 2004
JD, Law

Christofer Bendik Christofer Bendik Downers Grove, Illinois Details
Christofer Bendik's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience February 2009 - Present
Job Assistant Appellate Defender for the Office of the State Appellate DefenderIllinois
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Office of the State Appellate Defender   February 2009 - Present
Cook County Adult Probation Department  June 2002 - January 2009

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Courts, Criminal Law, Criminal Defense, Appeals, Westlaw, Proofreading, Legal Issues

Education
DePaul University College of Law   2003 — 2007
J.D., Criminal Law Certificate

Marquette University   1997 — 2001
B.A., Political Science, Criminology & Law Studies

Benet Academy   1993 — 1997

Brett Werenski Brett Werenski Memphis, Tennessee Details
Brett Werenski's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience January 2014 - May 2014
Job Assistant Public Defender at Shelby County Public Defender
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Shelby County Public Defender  June 2014 - Present
Office of the State Appellate Defender   January 2014 - May 2014
Illinois Human Rights Commission  June 2013 - August 2013
HUD  June 2012 - August 2012
Purdue University  August 2007 - May 2009

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Teaching, Photoshop, Public Speaking

Education
Northwestern University School of Law   2011 — 2014
Doctor of Law (JD), Cum Laude

Purdue University   2007 — 2010
Master of Arts (MA), American/United States Studies/Civilization

Truman State University   2001 — 2005
Bachelor's degree, English Language and Literature, General

Jay Wiegman Jay Wiegman Greater Chicago Area Details
Jay Wiegman's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience June 2004 - Present
Job Assistant Appellate Defender at State Appellate Defender
Industry Legal Services
Experience
State Appellate Defender  June 2004 - Present
Office of the State Appellate Defender   June 2004 - Present
North Central College  April 2015 - June 2015
Attorney, First Judicial District   January 2003 - June 2004
Wiegman Law Office   April 1994 - January 2003
Wiegman & Farmer, Attorneys at Law   April 2000 - February 2002
Law Offices of B.E. Wesson   September 1993 - March 1994
Vincent & Wiegman, Attorneys at Law   November 1992 - September 1993
Vella, Sparkman & Altamore   September 1991 - May 1992
Environmental Protection Agency  May 1991 - August 1991

Skills
Appeals, Criminal Law, Legal Research, Writing, Courts, Criminal Defense, Legal Writing, Public Speaking, Westlaw

Education
Northern Illinois University College of Law   1989 — 1992
Juris Doctor, Law

University of Kansas   1983 — 1988
Bachelor of General Studies, English

Emily Hartman Emily Hartman Greater Chicago Area Details
Emily Hartman's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience January 2011 - Present
Job Assistant Appellate Defender at Office of the State Appellate Defender
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Office of the State Appellate Defender   January 2011 - Present
Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP   January 2010 - January 2011

Skills
Legal Research, Litigation, Legal Writing

Education
University of Virginia School of Law   2006 — 2009
JD, Law

Michigan State University   1996 — 2002
BS, BA, Psychology, English

Julie Mantooth Julie Mantooth Manassas, Virginia Details
Julie Mantooth's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience November 1994 - August 1995
Job Attorney
Industry Law Practice
Experience
n/a  Asst. States AttorneyCook County State's AttorneyAugust 1995 - April 1997
Office of the State Appellate Defender   November 1994 - August 1995

Skills
Litigation, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Criminal Prosecution, Appellate Practice, Criminal Justice, Appeals, Trial Practice

Education
DePaul University College of Law   1991 — 1994
J.D.

Smith College   1987 — 1991
BA, Economics & Government

Chan Yoon Chan Yoon Chicago, Illinois Details
Chan Yoon's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience January 2014 - Present
Job Assistant Appellate Defender at Office of the State Appellate Defender
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Office of the State Appellate Defender   January 2014 - Present
Circuit Court of Cook County  December 2011 - August 2013
CARPLS Legal Aid  September 2011 - December 2011
Office of the State Appellate Defender   February 2011 - May 2011

Skills
Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Motions, Legal Writing

Education
University of Michigan Law School   2008 — 2010
JD, Law

Bruce Mosbacher Bruce Mosbacher Chicago, Illinois Details
Bruce Mosbacher's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience November 1981 - July 1988
Job Attorney and Owner of the Mosbacher Law Group
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Mosbacher Law Group   October 2011 - Present
Law Office of Cook County Public Defender  September 1988 - September 2011
Office of the State Appellate Defender   November 1981 - July 1988

Skills
Trial Practice, Hearings, Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Criminal Law, Felonies, Courts, Litigation, Prosecution, Family Law, Trials, Legal Research, Juvenile Law, Jury Trials, Motions, Appeals, Torts, White Collar Criminal..., Legal Writing

Education
Hofstra University School of Law   1979 — 1981

Washington University in St. Louis   1972 — 1976

Kaitlyn Willison Kaitlyn Willison San Francisco Bay Area Details
Kaitlyn Willison's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience 2014 - 2014
Job UIUC J.D. 2015, Magna Cum Laude
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Champaign County Office of the Public Defender   January 2014 - May 2015
Office of the State Appellate Defender   2014 - 2014
Chicago Legal Advocacy for Incarcerated Mothers (CLAIM)   June 2013 - August 2013
Law Offices of Kenneth N Flaxman P.C.   May 2013 - August 2013
Kenneth N Flaxman P.C.   January 2011 - August 2012
DePaul University  October 2009 - January 2012
Andy's Frozen Custard  September 2010 - January 2011
Thrive Africa  June 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Non-profits, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Research, Nonprofits, Editing, Political Science, Microsoft Office, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Policy Analysis, Politics, Criminal Law

Education
University of Illinois College of Law   2012 — 2015
Juris Doctor

DePaul University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science; Peace/Justice/Conflict Studies, Summa Cum Laude (3.9)

Ernest J. Hanson Ernest J. Hanson Greater Chicago Area Details
Ernest J. Hanson's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience June 2009 - August 2009
Job Managing Principal at Hanson & Associates, Ltd.
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Hanson & Associates, Ltd.   November 2013 - Present
Horizon Hobby  December 2012 - December 2013
Brown & James, P.C.   April 2012 - December 2012
Horizon Hobby  September 2011 - April 2012
Horizon Hobby  November 2010 - June 2011
Office of the State Appellate Defender   June 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Writing, Intellectual Property, Research, Microsoft Office, Legal Research, Analysis, Patents, Public Speaking, Editing, Corporate Law, Contract Negotiation, Litigation, Real Estate, Problem Solving, Negotiation, Licensing, Legal Writing, Trademark Infringement, Patent Analysis, LEED AP, Real Estate Transactions, Legal Advice, Civil Litigation, Insurance Law, Subrogation, Defense Litigation, General Liability..., Trademarks, Microsoft Technologies, Cloud Computing, Windows Server, Data Center, Group Policy, Operating Systems, Virtualization, Microsoft SQL Server, Windows Desktop..., Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange, Policy

Education
University of Illinois College of Law   2008 — 2011
J.D. (cum laude)

Marquette University   2004 — 2006
B.S., Biolgical Sciences (Magna cum laude)

Vershawn Grier Vershawn Grier Greater Chicago Area Details
Vershawn Grier's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience June 2006 - Present
Job Legal Secretary at Office of the State Appellate Defender
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Office of the State Appellate Defender   June 2006 - Present
Wildman Harrold  2003 - 2005
Neal Gerber and Eisenburg   1999 - 2004
Hopkins & Sutter  1989 - 1999

Skills
Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Courts, Litigation, Microsoft Excel, Civil Litigation, Microsoft Word, Legal Research, Legal Assistance, Trials, Legal Writing, Appeals, Customer Service, Commercial Litigation, Westlaw, Mediation, Employment Law

Education
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College   2000 — 2007
AAS

Columbia College Chicago   1985 — 1987

chicago vocational   1981 — 1984
High School/Secondary Diploma Programs

Joyce Black Joyce Black Topeka, Kansas Details
Joyce Black's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience October 1985 - Present
Job Administrative Specialist at Office of the State Appellate Defender
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Office of the State Appellate Defender   October 1985 - Present
Student Services - OSU   1976 - 1983

Skills
Management, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Public Speaking, Criminal Law, Lexis

Education
Emporia State University   1972 — 1976
BA, English and History

Howard Augustus Howard Augustus United States Details
Howard Augustus's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience 1973 - 1974
Job
Industry
Experience
Office of the State Appellate Defender   1973 - 1974

Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
JD

Washington University in St. Louis
AB

Bryon Kohut Bryon Kohut Greater Chicago Area Details
Bryon Kohut's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience August 2005 - Present
Job Assistant Appellate Defender at Office of the State Appellate Defender
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Office of the State Appellate Defender   August 2005 - Present
Office of the State Appellate Defender   August 2005 - Present

Skills
Research, Public Speaking, Litigation, Legal Research, Customer Service, Legal Writing, Editing, Criminal Law

Education
Northern Illinois University   2002 — 2005
Juris Doctor, Law

Kent State University   1991 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts, History

Bradley Bridge Bradley Bridge United States Details
Bradley Bridge's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience September 1979 - August 1983
Job Assistant Defender at Defender Association of Philadelphia
Industry
Experience
Defender Association of Philadelphia  August 1983 - Present
Office of the State Appellate Defender   September 1979 - August 1983

Skills
Juvenile Law, Criminal Defense, Criminal Law, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Appeals, Defense, Hearings, Courts, Trials, Civil Rights, White Collar Criminal..., Trial Practice, Legal Issues, Civil Litigation

Education
Harvard Law School   1976 — 1979
JD, law

University of Washington   1972 — 1976
BS, Psychology

MONTE DAWSON MONTE DAWSON Greater Chicago Area Details
MONTE DAWSON's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience August 2008 - April 2011
Job Investigator at KENTECH Consulting Inc.
Industry Security and Investigations
Experience
KENTECH Consulting Inc.  December 2011 - Present
Office of The State Appellate Defender   August 2008 - April 2011
Chicago Police Department  August 1982 - January 2007

Skills
Public Safety, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Excel, Emergency Services, Customer Service, Rescue, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, Fire Safety, PowerPoint, Project Management, Team Building, Resource Management, Investigation, Trial Management, Interviewing Skills, Crime Scene Photography, Crime Scene..., Crime Scene..., crime

Education
Saint Xavier University   2002 — 2003
MBA, Business Administration and Management, General, 3.75

U.S. Department of Justice   2001 — 2001
Hazardous Devices Basic Course, Hazardous Devices and Materials, 4.0

Chicago State University   1992 — 1995
Bachelor of Science (BS), Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, 2.75

Mary Nalefski Mary Nalefski Greater St. Louis Area Details
Mary Nalefski's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience March 1987 - December 1989
Job Attorney/Administrative Asst., Illinois Supreme Court, Justice Karmeier
Industry Judiciary
Experience
Illinois Supreme Court  December 2006 - Present
Illinois Supreme Court  August 2002 - December 2006
Illinois Supreme Court, Illinois Appellate Court   January 1990 - August 2002
Office of the State Appellate Defender   March 1987 - December 1989

Skills
Courts, Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Family Law, Outlook, Westlaw, Civil Litigation, Legal Documents, Records Management, Administrative Law, Torts, Calendaring, Public Speaking, Criminal Law, Editing, Appeals, Government, Microsoft Word, Transcription, Confidentiality, Microsoft Office, Filing, Memos, Hearings, Depositions, Trials, Motions, Pleadings, Legal Assistance

Education
Saint Louis University School of Law   1983 — 1986
Doctor of Law (JD)

University of Oklahoma   1979 — 1983
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Journalism

Lars Okmark Lars Okmark Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Lars Okmark's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience December 2012 - May 2013
Job Judge Advocate
Industry Legal Services
Experience
U.S. Coast Guard   August 2014 - Present
17th Judicial Circuit  May 2013 - May 2014
Kendall County State's Attorney   June 2012 - April 2014
Office of the State Appellate Defender   December 2012 - May 2013
Government  September 2004 - September 2010

Skills
Licensing, Legal Research, Criminal Law, Litigation, Trials, Westlaw, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Courts, Government, Research, LexisNexis, Legal Assistance

Education
Northern Illinois University College of Law   2011 — 2014
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law, Cum Laude

Eastern Kentucky University   2009 — 2011
Master of Science, Safety, Security, & Emergency Management

Eastern Kentucky University   2009 — 2011
Graduate Certificate, Homeland Security

Austin Peay State University   2007 — 2008
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice, Cum Laude

Alexis Simmons Alexis Simmons Rockford, Illinois Area Details
Alexis Simmons's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience January 2013 - May 2013
Job Attorney
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Prairie State Legal Services Inc.  June 2015 - Present
Zeke Giorgi Legal Clinic  August 2014 - May 2015
Zeke Giorgi Legal Clinic  January 2014 - May 2014
City of DeKalb, Illinois  October 2013 - May 2014
Michael P. Coghlan Law Office   March 2013 - May 2014
Illinois Appellate Court, Second District  May 2013 - December 2013
Illinois Appellate Court, Second District  May 2013 - December 2013
Office of the State Appellate Defender   January 2013 - May 2013
Dekalb County Public Defender's Office  September 2012 - May 2013
self-employed  October 2011 - May 2013

Skills
Spanish, PowerPoint, Research, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Microsoft Office, Writing, English, Word, Editing, Excel, Translation, Linguistics, Appeals

Education
Northern Illinois University College of Law   2011 — 2014
Juris Doctor

Truman State University   2007 — 2011
B.S., Linguistics

DeKalb High School

Elizabeth Botti Elizabeth Botti Greater Chicago Area Details
Elizabeth Botti's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience 2001 - 2010
Job Contract Attorney
Industry Law Practice
Experience
self-employed  2010 - Present
Office of the State Appellate Defender   2001 - 2010
DePaul University College of Law  2007 - 2008

Skills
Criminal appeals

Education
DePaul University College of Law   1998 — 2001

Indiana University Bloomington   1994 — 1998

Alice Washington Alice Washington Chicago, Illinois Details
Alice Washington's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience January 1997 - February 2008
Job mitigation specialist/criminal investigator
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Mitigation LLC   March 2008 - Present
Mitigation Professionals, LLC   1991 - 2013
Office of the State Appellate Defender   January 1997 - February 2008

Skills
Product Liability, White Collar Criminal..., Personal Injury, Mediation, Private Investigations, Family Law, Juvenile Law

Education
Chicago State University
Master Science

Roosevelt University
certificate, paralegal

undergrad - DePaul University
Political Science and Government

Erin Sostock Erin Sostock Greater Chicago Area Details
Erin Sostock's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience May 2013 - August 2013
Job Attorney at Kurtz Law Offices, Ltd.
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Kurtz Law Offices, Ltd.   February 2015 - Present
Brigitte Schmidt Bell, P.C.   April 2014 - December 2014
Cabrini Green Legal Aid Expungement Help Desk   February 2013 - August 2014
Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law  February 2014 - May 2014
DePaul Advanced Criminal Appeals Legal Clinic   August 2012 - May 2014
DePaul Neighborhood Legal Assistance Project   February 2013 - April 2014
Lawyers' Committee for Better Housing  September 2013 - December 2013
Office of the State Appellate Defender   May 2013 - August 2013
DePaul Criminal Appeals Legal Clinic   May 2012 - July 2013
Ralla Klepak & Associates   September 2012 - November 2012

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Appellate Practice, Nonprofits, Lexis, Westlaw, Research, Microsoft Office, Editing, Filing, Philosophy, Microsoft Word, Interviews, Public Speaking, Microsoft Excel

Education
DePaul University College of Law   2011 — 2014
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Public Interest Certificate

The University of Chicago   2008 — 2009
Master of Arts in the Humanities, Philosophy

Trinity College, Dublin   2003 — 2007
Joint Honors Degree, Philosophy and Political Science, Philosophy and Political Science

Glenbrook North

Joel Wessol Joel Wessol Springfield, Illinois Details
Joel Wessol's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience December 2013 - Present
Job Assistant Appellate Defender at Office of the State Appellate Defender
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Office of the State Appellate Defender   December 2013 - Present
Missouri State Public Defender's Office  May 2012 - January 2013
Missouri State Public Defender's Office  May 2011 - August 2011
P.S. 15: Institute for Environmental Learning   August 2007 - June 2009
Teach for America  June 2007 - June 2009

Skills
Curriculum Development, Community Outreach, Teaching, Public Speaking, Research, Courts, Nonprofits, Litigation

Education
Washington University in St. Louis   2010 — 2013
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Pace University   2007 — 2009
Master of Science in Teaching

University of Missouri-Columbia   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Anna Ahronheim Anna Ahronheim Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Details
Anna Ahronheim's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience 1985 - 2008
Job
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Office of the State Appellate Defender   1985 - 2008
Elmhurst Public Schools  1977 - 1980

Skills
Criminal Defense, Habeas Corpus, Criminal Law, Post Conviction..., Appeals, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Case Management Software

Education
University of Illinois College of Law   1982 — 1985
Juris Doctor

University of Michigan   1972 — 1976
Bachelor of Music

Steve Omolecki Steve Omolecki Ottawa, Illinois Details
Steve Omolecki's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience August 1979 - Present
Job Supervisor/Assistant Defender at Office of the State Appellate Defender
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Office of the State Appellate Defender   August 1979 - Present

Skills
Criminal Law, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Criminal Defense, Courts, Appeals, Trials, Litigation, Westlaw, Juvenile Law

Education
IIT/Chicago-Kent College of Law   1976 — 1979
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Northern Illinois University   1971 — 1973
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government

Texas Christian University   1968 — 1969

Laura Thornton Laura Thornton New Orleans, Louisiana Details
Laura Thornton's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience September 2012 - December 2012
Job Attorney at Louisiana Capital Assistance Center
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Louisiana Capital Assistance Center  September 2013 - Present
Office of the State Appellate Defender   September 2012 - December 2012
Criminal and Juvenile Justice Project, Mandel Legal Aid Clinic, The University of Chicago Law School   September 2011 - December 2012
Public Defender Service  May 2012 - August 2012
Criminal and Juvenile Justice Project, Mandel Legal Aid Clinic, The University of Chicago Law School   June 2011 - September 2011
Virginia Capital Representation Resource Center  2008 - 2010
Department of English, James Madison University   August 2006 - May 2007
Keswick Vineyards  2007 - 2007

Skills
Death Penalty, Capital Defense, Habeas Corpus, Appellate Practice, Criminal Defense, Public Defense, Certiorari, Criminal Law, Juvenile Law, Motions, Civil Litigation

Education
University of Chicago Law School   2010 — 2013
Juris Doctor (J.D.)

James Madison University   2004 — 2007
Bachelor's Degree, English and philosophy, magna cum laude

Susan A. Bandes Susan A. Bandes Chicago, Illinois Details
Susan A. Bandes's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience January 1977 - May 1980
Job Centennial Distinguished Professor of Law at DePaul University
Industry Higher Education
Experience
DePaul University  August 2012 - Present
University of Miami Law School  January 2011 - August 2012
DePaul University College of Law  July 1984 - January 2011
Roger Baldwin Foundation of the ACLU   May 1980 - July 1984
Office of the State Appellate Defender   January 1977 - May 1980

Skills
Criminal Procedure, Federal Jurisdiction, Civil Rights Law, Research, Criminal Law, Legal Writing, Public Speaking, Constitutional Law, Legal Research

Education
University of Michigan Law School   1973 — 1976
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

State University of New York at Buffalo   1969 — 1973
Bachelor's degree, English Language and Literature/Letters

Oren Golan Oren Golan Chicago, Illinois Details
Oren Golan's Office of the State Appellate Defender Experience 2003 - 2006
Job Attorney
Industry Legal Services
Experience
HireCounsel  AttorneySpecial Counsel2006 - 2013
Office of the State Appellate Defender   2003 - 2006
Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago  2000 - 2003

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Corporate Law, Research, Civil Litigation, Courts, Litigation Support, Public Speaking, Appeals, Appellate Practice, Criminal Law

Education
Indiana University School of Law—Bloomington   1996 — 1999
J.D.

University of Michigan   1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government