Office of the State Appellate Defender
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Sidley Austin LLP May 2015 - Present
Seyfarth Shaw LLP February 2014 - May 2015
Winston & Strawn LLP March 2008 - February 2014
Loyola University Chicago School of Law August 2004 - May 2010
Office of the State Appellate Defender October 2005 - March 2008
Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago 2002 - 2005
Cook County Public Defender's Office 2002 - 2002
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 1999 — 2002
Doctor of Law (JD)
Berry College 1983 — 1987
BA, English & Sociology
Cook County Public Defender's Office July 2013 - Present
Office of the State Appellate Defender January 2012 - April 2012
Cook County Public Defender's Office January 2011 - January 2012
Heldref Publications April 2006 - July 2008
Peace Corps September 2003 - November 2005
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2008 — 2012
Law Degree
Boise State University 1998 — 2003
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
Office of the State Appellate defender
Skills
Legal Writing
Education
DePaul University College of Law 1998 — 2001
Kalamazoo College 1991 — 1995
BA, Biology
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
Office of the State Appellate Defender November 2004 - Present
Borders Books 1997 - 2000
Education
Northern Illinois University 2001 — 2004
JD, Law
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
Office of the State Appellate Defender 1973 - 1974
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
JD
Washington University in St. Louis
AB
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.)
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
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
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
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
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