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Pedersen & Houpt Employees
Lauren Blair Consulting December 2014 - Present
Pedersen & Houpt September 2000 - November 2014
Porzio Bromberg & Newman P.C. April 1999 - June 2000
Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman June 1998 - February 1999
Skills
Restrictive Covenants, Separation, Litigation, Paternity, Commercial Litigation, Appeals, Non-compete Agreements, Retaliation, Discrimination, Employment Law, Dispute Resolution, Mediation, Legal Writing, Legal Advice, Legal Research, Family Law, Arbitration, Legal Compliance, Trial Practice, Employment Contracts
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 1991 — 1994
Juris Doctorate (JD), Employment Law
Cornell University 1987 — 1991
B.A., Government
Lake Forest Academy 1985 — 1987
Pedersen & Houpt March 2015 - Present
Levin and Perconti September 2013 - March 2015
Law Offices of Sheryl Rae Ghezzi June 2008 - February 2012
Skills
Elementary Education, Organization, Research, Social Skills, Typing, Troubleshooting, Drafting Correspondence, Event Planning, Tutoring, Literacy, Classroom Management, Teaching, Torts, Courts, Trials, Alternative Dispute..., Civil Litigation, Legal Assistance, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office
Education
DePaul University 2013 — 2013
Paralegal Certification, Legal Assistant/Paralegal, B
Northeastern Illinois University 2009 — 2012
Bachelors, Elementary Education; Endorsed in Social Science, A
Roosevelt University 2006 — 2008
Pedersen & Houpt June 2013 - Present
Grippo & Elden LLC July 2009 - May 2013
Kirkland & Ellis LLP October 2007 - July 2009
Skills
Litigation, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Appeals, Class Actions, Arbitration, Legal Writing, Trade Secrets
Education
University of Michigan Law School 2004 — 2007
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of Michigan 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government / Spanish
Time Capture Inc. December 2009 - Present
Yarnover Chicago November 2009 - Present
McCormick Braun Friman, LLC 2008 - 2009
Pedersen & Houpt 2006 - 2007
Webster Powell, PC 2005 - 2006
DLA Piper 1998 - 2004
Altheimer & Gray 1992 - 1998
Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw LLP 1986 - 1992
Friedman & Koven 1983 - 1985
Skills
Quickbooks, Quicken, Timeslips, MyCase Law Firm..., Legal Billing, Time Tracker, Corporate Filings /..., Residential Real Estate..., Liquor Law, Real Estate Transactions, Small Business, Corporate Governance, Licensing, Legal Assistance, Management, Land Use, Document Review, Training, Due Diligence
Education
Oakton Community College 2011 — 2012
Certificate of Completion, Fundamentals of Accounting, A
CGOA 2010 — 2011
Master, Crochet
JCS and CJS 2010 — 2010
N/A, Financial Software
Gemological Institute of America 2008 — 2009
AJP, Gemology
Roosevelt University 1981 — 1982
Paralegal Certification, Lawyer's Assistant Program, General
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1976 — 1981
BA, The Teaching of English / Journalism
Niles West High School 1973 — 1976
Oakton Community College
Panici Financial Group, LLC 2011 - Present
Pedersen & Houpt 2011 - Present
CPA firm 2007 - 2010
Various 1985 - 2000
Skills
Personal Financial..., Tax Preparation, Personal Accounting, Accounting for Small..., High Net Worth..., Accounting, Budgets, CPA, Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, Public Speaking, Accountants
Education
Illinois State University
BS, Accounting
Illinois State University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Business Administration
DePaul University 2001 — 2006
Financial Planning Certification Program
Fishman Marketing, Inc. August 1997 - Present
Legal Marketing Association January 2015 - September 2015
Ungaretti & Harris 1994 - 1997
Winston & Strawn 1990 - 1994
Schwartz & Freeman 1988 - 1990
Pedersen & Houpt 1985 - 1988
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Branding and Websites, Legal Marketing, Marketing, Online Marketing, Advertising, Business Development, Public Speaking, Media Relations, Law Firms, SEO, Public Relations, Online Advertising, Marketing Training and..., Social Media, Strategic Planning, Blogging, Marketing Communications, Corporate Communications, Leadership, Conference Speaking, Website Creation
Education
Emory University School of Law 1982 — 1985
J.D.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1978 — 1982
B.A., cum laude, Speech Communications
University of Colorado at Boulder 1980 — 1980
Solo Practitioner February 2007 - Present
Solo Practitioner continued February 2007 - Present
Banta Corporation October 1998 - February 2007
Johnson Products Co., Inc. 1997 - 1998
Golden Books Publishing Company, Inc. (formerly Western Publishing Company, Inc.) 1992 - 1997
TSR, Inc. 1987 - 1991
Clipper Exxpress Company 1983 - 1987
Pedersen & Houpt 1976 - 1979
Education
Northwestern University School of Law 1973 — 1976
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business 1980 — 1982
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance and Marketing
Purdue University 1968 — 1972
Bachelor's Degree, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Pedersen & Houpt October 2014 - Present
Pedersen & Houpt August 2013 - Present
Skills
High Net Worth..., Estate Planning, Tax Accounting, Income Tax, Corporate Tax, Trusts, Tax Research, CPA, Partnership Taxation, S Corporations, Tax, Tax Advisory, Tax Preparation
Education
University of Wisconsin Law School 2003 — 2006
J.D., Law
University at Buffalo 1999 — 2003
B.S., Accounting & Finance
Bank Financial, FSB June 2014 - Present
NEOVIA LOGISTICS, LLC October 2013 - March 2014
McDONALD’S CORPORATION August 2005 - July 2012
Sears Holdings Corporation October 2004 - August 2005
Schiff Hardin LLP January 2002 - January 2004
KATTEN MUCHIN ZAVIS January 1998 - January 2002
Pedersen & Houpt January 1995 - January 1997
Skills
Commercial Real Estate, Document Review, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Legal Assistance, Staff Supervision, Event Planning, Motivational Speaking, Corporate Events, Customer Service, Mergers
Education
Roosevelt University
ABA Approved Lawyer's Assistant Program, Paralegal Studies
Roosevelt University 1978 — 1980
Business Administration and Management, General
The Koerner Law Group, PLLC June 2012 - Present
The Hubbard Law Firm, P.C. November 2009 - June 2012
The Hubbard Law Firm, P.C. June 2004 - June 2012
Busse, Busse & Grasse, P.C. 1996 - 2003
Pedersen & Houpt 2000 - 2001
Skills
Municipal Law, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property, Corporate Law, Contract Negotiation, Civil Litigation, Employment Law, Legal Writing, Courts, Family Law, Arbitration, Legal Research, Legal Assistance, Criminal Law, Litigation Support, Licensing, Real Estate, Government, Criminal Defense, Appeals, Hearings, Trials, Privacy Law, Property Law, Trademarks, Personal Injury, Construction Law, Product Liability, Trial Practice, Labor Relations, Torts, Alternative Dispute..., Legal Issues, Mediation
Education
The John Marshall Law School 1996 — 2000
JD/LLM, Information Technology
Michigan State University 1991 — 1995
BA, Political Theory & Constitutional Democracy
Haslett High School 1988 — 1991
Thompson Coburn LLP January 2002 - Present
FagelHaber LLC 2002 - 2007
Pedersen & Houpt June 1980 - January 2002
Skills
Litigation, Employment..., Employment Law, Appeals, Commercial Litigation, Trade Secrets, Trial Practice, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Intellectual Property, Product Liability, Class Actions, Business Litigation, Trials
Education
University of Illinois College of Law 1977 — 1980
Juris Doctor, Law
Western Illinois University 1974 — 1977
Bachelor of Arts with Highest Honors, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Crystal Lake High School 1971 — 1974
Crowe Horwath LLP April 2011 - Present
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 2002 - Present
WTAS LLC September 2007 - April 2011
KPMG August 2004 - August 2007
Deloitte Tax LLP 2002 - 2004
Pedersen & Houpt 2000 - 2002
KPMG 1997 - 2000
Skills
Mergers, Tax Law, Tax, Tax Compliance, Due Diligence, State and Local Tax, Negotiated Incentives, Flow-Through Entity..., State Tax, Corporate Tax, Income Tax, Mergers & Acquisitions, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Accounting, Auditing, Tax Advisory, Tax Research, Corporate Governance, Tax Accounting, Tax Preparation, CPA, US GAAP, Partnership Taxation, Business Valuation
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2000 — 2004
LL.M, Taxation
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 1994 — 1997
JD
Columbia University in the City of New York 1989 — 1993
BA, History
Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney August 2015 - Present
Studio Dionne May 2004 - Present
Studio Dionne School of Dance May 2004 - Present
Pedersen & Houpt May 2015 - July 2015
Carmen V. Porreca P.C. December 2014 - March 2015
Cigelske Law Firm May 2011 - December 2014
Trey Inman and Associates February 2011 - March 2014
Atlanta Dance Connection August 2012 - February 2013
MAG Mutual Insurance Company September 2006 - July 2009
Trey Inman and Associates June 2008 - December 2008
Skills
Outlook, Data Entry, Training, Customer Service, Administrative..., Inventory Management, Sales, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Public Relations, Teamwork, Event Planning
Education
Kennesaw State University 2014 — 2015
Paralegal, Law
University of Phoenix 2007 — 2008
Business/Corporate Communications
Washington University in St. Louis 1999 — 2001
Performing Arts
InSite Real Estate August 2015 - Present
Napleton Automotive Group June 2015 - August 2015
Firsel Ross January 2013 - June 2015
Bridegstone/Firestone November 2006 - December 2012
Schain Burney Ross & Citron January 2003 - November 2006
Joseph Freed and Associates July 1999 - December 2002
Sears, Roebuck and Co. March 1990 - June 1999
Pedersen & Houpt June 1981 - March 1990
Skills
Real Estate Transactions, Real Estate, Leases, Commercial Real Estate, Negotiation, Joint Ventures, Corporate Law, Legal Writing, Disposition, Legal Issues, Landlords, Landlord, Contract Negotiation, Legal Assistance, Shopping Centers, Property Law, Licensing, Due Diligence, Tenant, Real Estate Development, Retail, Litigation Management, Legal Advice, Corporate Real Estate, Acquisitions, Investment Properties, Legal Research, Legal Services, Property, Business Transactions, Negotiating Contracts, Dispositions
Education
University of Illinois College of Law 1978 — 1981
J.D., Law
University of Notre Dame 1974 — 1978
B.S., Math
Fenwick High School 1970 — 1974
N/A
Pedersen & Houpt November 2014 - Present
The Honorable Justice Terrence Lavin, Illinois Appellate Court September 2013 - December 2013
Pedersen & Houpt June 2013 - August 2013
Pedersen & Houpt June 2012 - August 2012
Pedersen & Houpt November 2007 - August 2011
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Commercial Litigation, Research
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2011 — 2014
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Certificate in Intellectual Property Law
Northwestern University 2003 — 2007
Bachelors of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and International Studies
Institut d'Etudes politiques de Paris 2005 — 2006
Study abroad, Political Science, European Union
Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP February 2013 - Present
Northwestern University School of Law January 2009 - Present
Pugh, Jones & Johnson, P.C. March 2004 - January 2013
Pugh Jones 2001 - 2013
Altheimer & Gray June 1998 - June 2004
Cook County Bar Association 2000 - 2004
Pedersen & Houpt August 1996 - June 1998
Skills
Real Estate Transactions, Entrepreneurship, Banking, Non-profits, Investment Properties, Investments, Due Diligence, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Small Business, Finance, Real Estate, Mergers & Acquisitions, Commercial Litigation, Private Equity, Acquisitions, Financial Analysis, Joint Ventures, Marketing, Financial Modeling, Fundraising, Customer Service, Training, Contract Negotiation, Negotiation
Education
Northwestern University School of Law 1993 — 1996
Doctor of Law (JD)
Creighton University 1989 — 1993
B.A., Philosophy
Pedersen & Houpt August 2010 - Present
SmithAmundsen LLC March 2009 - August 2010
WMS Gaming October 2005 - October 2006
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP September 2001 - October 2005
Education
Columbia University in the City of New York 1993 — 1997
B.A., Psychology
Columbia University in the City of New York 1993 — 1997
Tulane University Law School
Courtroom Sciences, Inc. September 2013 - Present
Cassidy, Shimko, Dawson (now Sedgwick LLP) 2003 - 2004
Gray Cary Ware & Freidenrich (now DLA Piper) 1999 - 2002
Pedersen & Houpt 1997 - 1999
Levin and Funkhouser, LTD 1995 - 1997
Hinshaw and Culbertson 1994 - 1995
Office of the Illinois Attorney General June 1994 - August 1994
Skills
Bar Admissions:..., Corporate Law, Real Estate, Real Estate Transactions, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Mediation, Professional Mentoring, Arbitration, Public Speaking, Courts, Intellectual Property
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Doctor of Law (JD)
University of California, Los Angeles
BA, cum laude, Political Science
Waller Lansden Dortch and Davis July 2007 - Present
Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee 2008 - November 2014
Nashville CABLE March 2012 - March 2013
Nissan North America 2012 - 2013
NALS. . .the association for legal professionals 2001 - 2010
Harwell Howard Hyne Gabbert & Manner April 1994 - June 2007
Pedersen & Houpt July 1990 - December 1993
Skills
Commercial Litigation, Bankruptcy, Civil Litigation, Legal Assistance, Legal Research, Litigation Support, Westlaw, Litigation
Education
Recertified NALS PLS Certification 2007 — 2012
September 2013, PLS...Advanced Certification of the Legal Professional
DePaul University 1985 — 1986
Accounting
Jones Commercial
TGP May 2014 - Present
Momentum Strategic Advisors LLC March 2012 - April 2014
Gresham Partners, LLC August 2008 - October 2011
Duchossois Industries, Inc. September 2001 - December 2006
Duchossois Technology Partners September 2001 - December 2006
Arlington International Racecourse, Inc. January 1998 - September 2001
Pedersen & Houpt August 1988 - December 1997
Skills
Negotiation, Investments, Business Strategy, Business Development, Leadership, Mergers, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Due Diligence, Hedge Funds, Alternative Investments, Securities, Wealth Management, Asset Managment, Investment Advisory, Investment Management, Restructuring, Corporate Finance, Estate Planning, Capital Markets, Risk Management, Financial Structuring, Corporate Governance, Entrepreneurship, Mergers & Acquisitions, Management Consulting, Strategy, Asset Management, Corporate Development, Finance, Investment Banking, Portfolio Management, Management, M&A experience
Education
University of Illinois College of Law 1985 — 1988
Juris Doctorate
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1981 — 1985
B.S., Finance
Nisen & Elliott, LLC July 2015 - Present
Carlson Partners, Ltd. January 1998 - Present
Treatment 2012 - 2012
Treatment 2012 - 2012
Fenech & Toussaint P.C. January 1995 - December 1997
Real Estate Consultants, Inc. of Metro Chicago June 1992 - June 1995
Jenner & Block March 1989 - June 1992
Pedersen & Houpt December 1987 - April 1989
Skills
Real Estate, Contract Negotiation, Estate Planning, Commercial Litigation, Mergers, Real Estate Transactions, Corporate Finance, Leases, Real Estate Finance, Dispositions, Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Wealth Management, Investment Properties, Retail, Litigation, Tax, Corporate Law, Civil Litigation, Private Equity, Due Diligence, Employment Law, Probate
Education
Illinois Institute of Technology 1983 — 1986
J.D., Law
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College of Business 1979 — 1983
B.S., Accounting
Hinsdale Central H.S. 1975 — 1979
H.S.
Illinois CPA Society April 2015 - Present
Quarles & Brady LLP May 2014 - Present
Illinois CPA Society March 2014 - Present
Freeborn & Peters LLP February 2003 - May 2014
Illinois CPA Society May 2012 - March 2014
Pedersen & Houpt 1998 - 2002
Skills
Joint Ventures, Tax Law, Private Equity, Due Diligence, Mergers, Real Estate Development, Restructuring, Investments, Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Tax, Corporate Law, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Governance
Education
Georgetown University Law Center
LLM, Law
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 1988 — 1991
J.D.
Saint Louis University 1983 — 1987
BS, Accounting
Law Offices of Désirée L. Grode July 1990 - Present
The Northern Trust Company March 2010 - September 2010
Candidate Cook County Board Commissioner: 2nd District February 2010 - February 2010
Pedersen & Houpt August 2006 - April 2009
Pretzel & Stouffer, Chtd. November 2001 - July 2003
Peck & Wolf 1988 - 1990
Kelly, Olson, Rogan & Siepker 1987 - 1988
Nineteenth Judicial Circuit 1986 - 1987
Skills
Trusts, Estate Planning, Estate Administration, Wills, Estate Law, Gift Tax, Guardianship, Estate Tax Planning, Estate Tax, Generation-skipping Tax, Probate, Trust Administration
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
LLM in Tax, Tax Law
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 1982 — 1985
JD, Law
Indiana University Bloomington
Master of Music, Violin Performance
Hochschule für Musik und darstellende Kunst Wien
Violin Performance
Indiana University Bloomington 1976 — 1979
Bachelor of Music, Violin Performance
Flix Entertainment Flix Brewhouse June 2012 - Present
Ag3 Advisory Services, LLC March 2009 - Present
XCELhc March 2009 - May 2012
Next Realty Midwest, LLC March 2001 - May 2009
Equitable Property Corporation February 1999 - February 2001
Pedersen & Houpt February 1997 - February 1999
Blatt, Hammesfar & Eaton July 1995 - February 1997
Ace Hardware Corporation August 1992 - July 1995
Skills
Deal sourcing and value..., Deal management and..., Strong sales skill set..., Ability to mangage and..., Naturally consultative..., Consistently able to..., Very strong networking..., Deal Sourcing, Entrepreneurship, Professionals, Real Estate, Sales, Investments, Real Estate Development, Private Equity, Mergers, Real Estate Transactions, Location Intelligence, Shopping Centers, Land Acquisition, Leases, Investment Properties, Commercial Real Estate, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Development, Acquisitions, Brokerage, Strategy
Education
Tulane University Law School 1989 — 1992
JD, Certificate of Environmental Practice, Environmental and Natural Resources Law
Tulane University 1985 — 1989
B.A., History and Spanish
Universidad Complutense de Madrid 1987 — 1988
Bchelor of Arts, History and Spanish
Roetzel & Andress September 2014 - Present
Republic Bank of Chicago July 2009 - July 2014
The Harlem Irving Companies, Inc. July 2007 - March 2009
Pedersen & Houpt May 2005 - July 2007
Holland & Knight LLP June 2004 - May 2005
Becker Gurian June 2001 - May 2004
Heller Financial, Inc. December 1999 - March 2001
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP December 1997 - November 1999
Thomas L. Kirsch Law Office June 1993 - August 1996
Skills
Real Estate, Foreclosures, Leases, Landlord, Contract Negotiation, Loans, Real Estate Transactions, Negotiation, Due Diligence, Banking, Real Estate Finance, Retail, Real Estate Economics, Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Commercial Real Estate, Investments, Real Estate Development, Asset Management, Portfolio Management
Education
The John Marshall Law School 1996 — 1997
LL.M, Real Estate (Master of Laws)
Valparaiso University School of Law 1989 — 1992
JD, Law
Marquette University 1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Double Major - History/Philosophy
St. Viator High School 1981 — 1985
Pedersen & Houpt May 2010 - Present
Foley & Lardner LLP January 2006 - May 2010
McDermott Will and Emery March 1994 - December 2005
Skills
Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Arbitration, Appeals, Class Actions, Trials, Business Litigation, Mediation, Product Liability, Alternative Dispute..., Legal Writing, Courts, Breach Of Contract
Education
Indiana University School of Law—Bloomington 1989 — 1992
J.D.
Northwestern University 1983 — 1987
B.A.
Polsky Associates 2000 - Present
Pedersen & Houpt 1989 - 1993
Skills
Public Finance, Commercial Real Estate, Corporate Law, Disposition, Entitlements, Real Estate Development, Tax Increment Financing, Dispositions, Due Diligence, Litigation, Real Estate, Zoning, Real Estate Economics
Education
Illinois Institute of Technology 1986 — 1989
JD
DePaul University
MA, Interdisciplinary Arts and Education
University of Illinois at Chicago
BA, Theatre Education
AIG September 2013 - Present
Berger Realty Group October 2009 - December 2012
Arts Entertainment LLC October 2009 - December 2012
Law Office of Pamela Patinkin, Esq. January 2007 - October 2009
Pedersen & Houpt November 2006 - February 2007
Katz Friedman Eagle Eisenstein Johnson Bareck May 2005 - August 2006
Rainbow PUSH Coalition September 2004 - July 2005
DePaul University September 2003 - March 2005
State of Illinois May 2004 - August 2004
Education
DePaul University College of Law
J.D.
University of Chicago
B.A., Highest Honors
Doyle Legal Corp. 2009 - 2011
Fidelity National Financial 1999 - 2008
Pedersen & Houpt 1995 - 1999
Skills
Legal Research, Litigation, Courts, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Commercial Litigation, Title Insurance
Education
DePaul University College of Law 1995 — 1999
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Purdue University - Lafayette, IN 1989 — 1993
Bachelor's Degree, Political Science/Pre-Law
Cunningham Meyer & Vedrine, PC April 2015 - Present
Anderson, Rasor & Partners, LLP December 2013 - April 2015
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP February 2011 - December 2013
Pedersen & Houpt August 2008 - February 2011
Skills
Litigation, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Neglect
Education
University of Illinois College of Law 2006 — 2008
J.D., Law
Drake University Law School 2005 — 2006
Law
Illinois Wesleyan University 2001 — 2005
B.A., Business Administration - Management
Carmel Catholic High School 1997 — 2001
Pedersen & Houpt September 2015 - Present
Circuit Court of Cook County April 2014 - August 2015
Circuit Court of Cook County May 2013 - April 2014
Brown & Joseph, Ltd. November 2012 - January 2013
Circuit Court of Cook County, Law Division June 2011 - May 2012
1st Home Group June 2010 - August 2010
Mosaic Wireless, LLC January 2008 - July 2009
Andrew Studee & Company January 2008 - July 2009
Sunflower Markets August 2007 - January 2008
TOC Productions February 2007 - July 2007
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2009 — 2012
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
DePaul University College of Music 1999 — 2004
Bachelor of Science
Greenwood Laboratory School
Greenwood Laboratory School
Cole Haan October 2014 - Present
Irving Oil December 2010 - October 2014
Trade Wings February 2010 - December 2010
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Masiello Group November 2007 - December 2008
Bottomline Technologies March 2004 - October 2007
Hogan Lovells October 2001 - February 2003
Pedersen & Houpt July 1999 - October 2001
Exeter Hospital February 1997 - July 1999
Sheehan Phinney Bass + Green PA May 1989 - February 1997
Skills
Risk Management, Policy, Invoicing, PowerPoint, Civil Litigation, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Product Marketing, Energy, Spreadsheets, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Microsoft Word, Petroleum, Energy Law, Mergers, Customer Service, Negotiation, Project Management, Budgets, Contract Negotiation, Customer Service..., Leadership, Management, Marketing, Mergers, Process Quality..., Sales
Education
New England College 1995 — 1997
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Human Services, General
McIntosh College
Associate Degree in Business Science, Paralegal Studies
SolidOpinion March 2014 - Present
Border Action Network January 2013 - May 2013
Pedersen & Houpt June 2011 - August 2012
Skills
Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Organizational..., Community Outreach, Community Organizing, Sales, Research, Entrepreneurship, Policy, Legislative Relations, Marketing Communications, Strategic Planning, Sales Management, Community Development, Public Policy, Legislation, Brand Awareness, Sales Operations, Sales Presentations, Community Engagement, Strategic Partnerships, Proposal Writing, Policy Analysis, International Political..., Speech Writing, Modern Standard Arabic, Equity Trading, Management, Social Media
Education
University of Arizona 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
Montana State University-Bozeman 2009 — 2010
Glenbrook North High School 2004 — 2008
Pedersen & Houpt June 2012 - Present
Panera Bread October 2007 - May 2012
Skills
PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Event Planning, Civil Litigation, Time Management
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Global Studies and Political Science
Pedersen & Houpt March 2013 - Present
Latham & Watkins September 2006 - March 2013
KPMG US 2000 - 2003
Ernst & Young 1998 - 2000
Education
University of Chicago Law School 2003 — 2006
Doctor of Law (JD)
University of Chicago 1996 — 1998
Master of Public Policy
Yale University 1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Architecture
Cambridge Rindge & Latin 1986 — 1990
Pedersen & Houpt January 2012 - Present
Arnstein & Lehr January 1999 - December 2011
Skills
Commercial Litigation, Real Estate, Securities, Appeals, Litigation, Legal Research, Corporate Law, Civil Litigation, Bankruptcy, Leases, Arbitration, Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity
Education
DePaul University College of Law 1968 — 1972
Doctor of Law (JD)
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1964 — 1968
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
SunGard Public Sector December 2013 - Present
SunGard Public Sector January 2013 - December 2013
SunGard Public Sector December 2010 - January 2013
SunGard Public Sector October 2004 - December 2010
Village of Hoffman Estates February 1997 - October 2004
Pedersen & Houpt February 1994 - February 1997
NSACI August 1991 - February 1994
CCSI February 1990 - November 1990
Skills
Customer Relations, Business Analysis, Customer Service, SQL Server, Databases, Analysis, ERP, Integration, Leadership, Management, Microsoft SQL Server, Program Management, Software Documentation, SaaS, Enterprise Software, Professional Services, CRM
Education
Northern Illinois University 2002 — 2004
2004, Executive MBA
St. Norbert College 1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Arts, Public Relations
Schaumburg High School 1980 — 1984
High School Diploma
Pedersen & Houpt 2005 - Present
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 2002 — 2005
Juris Doctor
Northwestern University 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Economics
Pedersen & Houpt 1978 - Present
Pedersen & Houpt 1971 - 1978
Skills
ERISA, Litigation, Corporate Law, Employee Benefits
Education
University of Illinois College of Law 1966 — 1969
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1962 — 1966
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
ESIS June 2013 - Present
ESIS May 2012 - June 2013
Pedersen & Houpt July 2011 - May 2012
ESIS March 2010 - July 2011
Enterprise Rent-A-Car August 2009 - March 2010
O'Malley Hansen Communications May 2008 - November 2008
TRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITY PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICE January 2008 - May 2008
Alpha Sigma Alpha November 2005 - November 2006
Skills
Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Insurance, Social Media, Claims Management, Property & Casualty..., Liability, Workers Compensation, Marketing, Commercial Insurance, Media Relations, Public Relations
Education
Truman State University 2003 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Communication; English
Truman State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Communications
Krasnow Saunders Kaplan & Beninati LLP October 2003 - Present
Seyfarth Shaw 1985 - 2003
The Oxford Companies March 2001 - August 2002
Pedersen & Houpt May 1982 - January 1985
Skills
Real Estate, Loans, Restructuring, Equipment Leasing, Leasing, Rail, Business Transactions, Finance, Corporate Law, Real Estate Transactions, Real Estate Financing, Negotiation, Mergers, Mergers & Acquisitions, Leases, Legal Advice, Joint Ventures, Commercial Real Estate
Education
University of Illinois College of Law 1979 — 1982
JD
Purdue University 1977 — 1979
MS, Aquatic Ecology
Purdue University 1973 — 1977
BS, General Biology
Highland High School 1970 — 1973
Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella January 2000 - Present
Pedersen & Houpt July 1998 - January 2000
Charles C. Snyder, PC September 1996 - July 1998
Arthur Andersen August 1994 - August 1996
Skills
Income Tax, Estate Planning, Non-profits, Business Transactions, Real Estate, Tax, Corporate Law, Nonprofits
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 1991 — 1994
Juris Doctor, Law
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1987 — 1991
BS, Accounting
St. Ignatius College Prep - Chicago 1983 — 1987
St. Daniel the Prophet 1977 — 1983
Hourglass Legal Consulting, PC April 2013 - Present
Sterling Partners January 1992 - April 2013
Sterling Capital Partners 1992 - April 2013
Sterling Partners 1992 - April 2013
Pedersen & Houpt 1984 - 1992
Skills
Restructuring, Corporate Finance, Private Equity, Mergers, Securities, Management, Corporate Development, Venture Capital, Valuation, M&A experience, Due Diligence, Securities Regulation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Law, Risk Management, Equities, Acquisitions, Management Consulting, Start-ups, Strategy, Alternative Investments, Investment Banking, Investments, Hedge Funds, Entrepreneurship, Corporate Governance, Business Strategy, Portfolio Management, Private Placements, Capital Markets, Finance, LBO
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1977 — 1984
BA, JD, Economics, Law
New Trier 1973 — 1977
Association for Corporate Growth - Chicago Chapter January 2015 - Present
Gould & Ratner LLP 2009 - Present
Gould & Ratner LLP 2013 - Present
Schiff Hardin LLP 2005 - 2009
Jewish Council For Youth Services 2003 - 2006
Pedersen & Houpt 2002 - 2005
Skills
Intellectual Property, Mergers, Corporate Law, Private Equity, Gaming Law, Licensing, Corporate Governance, Real Estate, Mergers & Acquisitions, Acquisitions, Venture Capital, Corporate Finance, International Law, Joint Ventures, Restructuring, Due Diligence, Management
Education
University of Pennsylvania 1991 — 1995
B.A., Economics
North Shore Country Day School 1989 — 1991
Deerfield High School 1987 — 1989
Northwestern University School of Law
J.D.
Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. February 2012 - Present
Pedersen & Houpt August 2006 - February 2012
Meyer Capel June 2005 - January 2006
Hoopis Financial Group August 1999 - May 2003
Skills
Corporate Law, Real Estate, Acquisitions, Small Business, Business, Strategy, Start-ups
Education
University of Illinois College of Law 2003 — 2006
JD, Law
Emory University 1999 — 2003
BS, Economics, Political Science
LFHS
Seyfarth Shaw 2010 - Present
Walmart 2007 - 2010
Pedersen & Houpt 2001 - 2006
Education
University of Illinois College of Law 1998 — 2001
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
B.A.
Pedersen & Houpt July 2011 - Present
Arnstein & Lehr LLP January 1995 - July 2011
Illinois Appellate Court November 1984 - September 1986
Skills
Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Employment Law, Legal Writing, Intellectual Property, Civil Litigation, Appeals, Mediation, Trade Secrets, Arbitration, Alternative Dispute..., Trials, Corporate Governance, Employment Contracts, Retaliation, Employment..., Contract Negotiation, Dispute Resolution, Westlaw, Courts, Corporate Law, Licensing, Litigation Management, Internal Investigations, Hearings, Joint Ventures, Non-compete Agreements, Discrimination, Class Actions, Employee Benefits, Competition Law, Legal Issues, Legal Compliance, Wage & Hour, Privacy Law, Administrative Law, Trial Practice, Legal Advice, Dispute, Trademarks, Immigration Law, Torts, Document Review, Breach Of Contract
Education
DePaul University College of Law 1980 — 1984
Juris Doctor, Law
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1978 — 1980
B.A., Literature
University of California, Santa Cruz 1975 — 1976
University of California, San Diego 1974 — 1975
Pedersen & Houpt February 2010 - Present
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign August 2009 - December 2009
Illinois Supreme Court Justice Anne Burke June 2008 - August 2008
Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago / Illinois Migrant Legal Assistance Project June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Litigation, Legal Writing, Wills, Commercial Litigation, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Spanish, Medical Malpractice, Insurance Law, Trademark Infringement, Real Estate Development, Appeals, Corporate Law, Arbitration
Education
University of Illinois College of Law 2006 — 2009
J.D., Law
Washington University in St. Louis 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science; Spanish; Jewish, Islamic, and Near Eastern Studies
Stahl Cowen Crowley Addis LLC September 2014 - Present
Coman & Anderson, P.C. February 2013 - September 2014
The Law Offices of Marc J. Lane, a Professional Corporation August 2009 - February 2013
Pedersen & Houpt January 2008 - July 2009
RSM McGladrey August 1999 - January 2008
Skills
Mergers, Corporate Law, Tax, Estate Planning, Private Equity, Contract Negotiation, Tax Law, Legal Research, Compliance, Trusts, Non-profits, Corporate Governance, Start-ups, Accounting, Estate Tax Planning, Small Business, Business Formation, Corporate Finance, Venture Capital, LLC, Business Planning, Financial Reporting, Wills, Asset Protection, Probate, Corporate Tax, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Budgeting, Budgets, Relationship Building, Nonprofits, Mergers, Licensing, Business Transactions
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2003 — 2007
J.D., Law
Marquette University 1995 — 1999
BS, Accounting
St. Michael School.
Nautilus Investments, LLC June 2009 - Present
Pedersen & Houpt January 2008 - June 2009
US Federal Court--Northern District Court of California May 2005 - August 2005
Accenture May 2000 - August 2002
Skills
Mergers, Property Management, Finance, Real Estate, Leases, Acquisitions, Commercial Real Estate, Investment Properties, Negotiation, Investments, Disposition
Education
Northwestern University School of Law 2006 — 2007
JD-Visiting
University of San Francisco School of Law 2004 — 2006
JD
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1996 — 1999
BA
Pedersen & Houpt 2004 - Present
Shefsky & Froelich 2002 - 2004
Skills
Legal Writing, Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Corporate Law, Real Estate, Private Equity, Leadership, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Finance
Education
University of Illinois College of Law 1999 — 2012
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Marquette University 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Finance
Pedersen & Houpt 1987 - Present
Kelly, Olson, Pusch, Rogan & Siepker 1985 - 1987
Hubacheck, Kelly, Rauch & Kirby, P.C. 1979 - 1984
Skills
Leadership, Finance, Strategic Planning, Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Contract Negotiation, Litigation, Strategy, Due Diligence, Corporate Governance, Strategic Human..., Marketing Strategy
Education
Harvard Business School
Executive Education - Leading Professional Service Firms
Penn State University 1982 — 1984
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing and Finance
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1978 — 1982
Bachelor's degree, Buisiness Administration and Organizational Behavior
Pedersen & Houpt June 2007 - Present
Reifler-Sharps-Schuetz, Ltd. September 2006 - May 2007
Edelman, Combs, Latturner & Goodwin, LLC April 2005 - August 2006
Skills
Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Intellectual Property, Mergers & Acquisitions, Legal Research, Corporate Law, Courts, Corporate Governance
Education
Loyola University Chicago 2001 — 2005
York Community High School
Kuma Energy Solutions February 2009 - Present
The Pahouja Law Group, P.C. January 2009 - Present
Pedersen & Houpt August 2007 - January 2009
Santoro Driggs Walch et al February 2006 - August 2007
Freedman Anselmo Lindberg & Rappe 2004 - 2005
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2001 — 2004
The Ohio State University 1996 — 2000
B.S.
Arnstein & Lehr LLP January 2009 - Present
Pedersen & Houpt 2007 - Present
Pedersen & Houpt 2007 - Present
Education
University of Nebraska College of Law 1986 — 1989
DePaul University November 2011 - Present
DePaul University August 2009 - Present
Pedersen & Houpt November 1998 - December 1999
Jenner & Block, LLC June 1997 - November 1998
Skills
Microsoft Office, Technical Support, Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Data Analysis, HTML, Technical Writing, SQL, Programming, Project Planning, Analysis, Systems Analysis, Visio, OS X, Microsoft Excel, Team Leadership, Software Documentation, Microsoft Word
Education
DePaul University 2009 — 2014
Dual (B.A., M.S.), Information Technology; IT Project Management
ECE Groupe INSEEC, Ecole de Commerce Européenne 2010 — 2010
International Business, 3.5/4.0
College of DuPage 2008 — 2009
Internetworking Technician Certificate, CCNA coursework, 3.5/4.0
DePaul
McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP July 2012 - Present
McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP June 2011 - July 2012
McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP January 2003 - June 2011
Pedersen & Houpt September 1999 - January 2003
News America Marketing February 1995 - August 1999
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 2002 — 2004
MBA, Accounting and Finance
Knox College 1986 — 1990
Knox College 1986 — 1990
Lincoln-Way
Lincoln-Way
PatentCore.com August 2012 - May 2013
LexisNexis October 1999 - April 2001
Gardner, Carton & Douglas April 1998 - September 1999
Pedersen & Houpt August 1996 - March 1998
Skills
Legal Research
Education
University of Notre Dame Law School 1993 — 1996
J.D., Law
University of California, Davis 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
WATERTON ASSOCIATES February 2014 - Present
The Heico Companies LLC January 2013 - April 2013
Much Shelist 2005 - August 2012
Kelley Drye & Warren LLP 2002 - 2005
Pedersen & Houpt 1997 - 2002
Latham & Watkins January 1995 - March 1996
Skills
Legal Research, Corporate Governance, Intellectual Property, Westlaw, Trials, Licensing, DeltaView, Securities Regulation, Document Review, Securities Offerings, Legal Advice, Due Diligence, Corporate Law
Education
California State University-Northridge
Bachelor's degree, Communications
University of California, Los Angeles
Certified Paralegal
The Urban Mutt (CL Business Ventures, LLC) March 2009 - Present
Pedersen & Houpt December 2000 - Present
Patzik Frank & Samotny 1997 - 2000
Ogletree Deakins (fka Murphy, Smith & Polk) 1992 - 1997
Murphy Smith & Polk 1992 - 1997
Education
Lourdes 1989 — 1996
DePaul University 1991 — 1995
Bachelors, Finance
Higgins Benjamin, PLLC February 2011 - Present
Tuggle, Duggins November 1999 - February 2011
Patton Boggs 1984 - 1999
United States Filter Corporation, Engineering and Power Group 1981 - 1984
Riley Stoker Corporation 1981 - 1984
Pedersen & Houpt 1974 - 1981
State of Illinois 1972 - 1974
Neuman, Williams, Anderson & Olson 1971 - 1972
Skills
Mediation, Litigation, Dispute Resolution, Patents, Construction, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Legal Research, Appeals, Intellectual Property, Alternative Dispute..., Legal Writing, Employment Law, Personal Injury, Real Estate, Arbitration, Dispute, Trials, Patent Litigation, Legal Issues, Business Litigation, Product Liability, Trade Secrets, Licensing, Construction Law, Corporate Law
Education
University of Illinois College of Law 1968 — 1971
JD, Law
Purdue University 1964 — 1968
BSIE, Engineering
Kovitz Investment Group May 2012 - Present
Deerfield Capital Management August 2000 - January 2012
CIFC Corp. 2008 - 2011
Pedersen & Houpt 1998 - 2000
US Securities and Exchange Commission 1996 - 1998
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 1993 — 1996
JD
Indiana University Bloomington 1988 — 1992
Business, Finance
Pedersen & Houpt 1985 - Present
Pedersen & Houpt December 1980 - January 1985
Commodity Futures Trading Commission 1976 - 1980
Skills
Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Arbitration, Corporate Law, Bankruptcy, Trusts, Appeals, Trials, Trade Secrets, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Courts
Education
Washington University in St. Louis School of Law 1973 — 1976
JD, Law
Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School 1972 — 1976
MBA, Finance
Northwestern University 1971 — 1972
MAT, English Education
Northwestern University 1967 — 1971
BA, English Literature
Pedersen & Houpt June 2014 - Present
Webster Powell PC August 2011 - June 2014
Steptoe & Johnson LLP February 2011 - August 2011
Steptoe & Johnson LLP July 2007 - February 2011
University of Iowa January 2006 - June 2006
Europa Toscana January 2005 - July 2005
Skills
Intellectual Property, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Copyright Law, Editing, Legal Assistance, Document Review, Trademarks, Corporate Law, Research, Licensing, Microsoft Office, Management, Corporate Governance, Litigation
Education
Loyola University of Chicago 2009 — 2010
Paralegal Studies
University of Iowa 2002 — 2006
Double Major, Art History and International Studies
Syracuse University Florence Center 2004 — 2005
Art History and Italian
Stein & Stein, Ltd June 2010 - Present
Cynthia M. Baruck Attorney at Law 2006 - July 2010
Pedersen & Houpt 1986 - 1996
Skills
Family Law, Collaborative Law, Prenuptial Agreements, Mediation, Courts, Dispute Resolution, Litigation, Alternative Dispute...
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 1983 — 1986
JD, Law
University of Michigan 1979 — 1983
AB, Political Science
Jeffrey A. Burger, Attorney at Law November 2010 - Present
Pedersen & Houpt August 2007 - November 2010
Chapman and Cutler LLP May 1979 - August 2007
Skills
Real Estate, Mergers & Acquisitions, Litigation, Corporate Law, Corporate Finance, Commercial Real Estate, Loans, Securities, Real Estate Development, Bankruptcy, Due Diligence, Corporate Governance
Education
Indiana University School of Law - Bloomington, Indiana 1976 — 1979
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law
Lafayette College 1972 — 1976
Bachelor of Arts
De Paul University Kellstadt Graduate School of Business
Accounting
jfk hs
Labelmaster March 2007 - Present
Pedersen & Houpt October 1987 - May 1992
Skills
Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Access, Process Improvement, Hazardous Materials, Accounts Receivable, Management, Purchasing, Budgets, Salesforce.com, Inventory Management, Customer Satisfaction, Team Building, Logistics, Sales
Education
Loyola University Chicago 1980 — 1984
B.S., Legal Administration
Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago October 2014 - Present
Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants June 2012 - Present
Chicago Department of Public Health January 2013 - June 2014
Pedersen & Houpt August 2008 - May 2012
Skills
Public Health, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Research, Customer Engagement, Grant Writing, Health Education, Partner Management, Program Development, Program Management, Project Management, Project Planning, Public Policy, Social Media, Social Networking, Staff Development, Strategic Partnerships
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 2012 — 2014
Master of Public Health (MPH), Health Policy Administration - Women's Health
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2003 — 2007
B.A., English, Speech Communication
Associated Trust Company, N.A. September 2012 - Present
North Star Trust Company September 1999 - September 2012
Lake Shore National Bank / First National Bank of Chicago 1983 - 1999
Pedersen & Houpt 1981 - 1983
Skills
Estate Planning, Financial Analysis, Financial Planners, Strategic Financial..., Trusts, IRAs, Investment Management, Banking, Finance, Accounting, Investments, Financial Services, Wealth Management, Portfolio Management
Education
DePaul University College of Law 1982 — 1986
LLM in Taxation
Loyla University School of Law 1976 — 1979
JD
DePaul University 1972 — 1976
BSC, Accounting
Pedersen & Houpt February 1981 - Present
Berger, Newmark & Fenchel December 1978 - January 1981
Education
Syracuse University College of Law 1974 — 1976
J.D.
Syracuse University - Maxwell School 1973 — 1975
M.R.P.
Northwestern University 1970 — 1973
Weil Gotshal and Manges January 2014 - April 2014
Pedersen & Houpt 2013 - 2013
Bharucha & Partners August 2011 - September 2012
Lall Lahiri & Salhotra August 2010 - August 2011
Skills
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Public Speaking, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Trials, Legal Advice, Corporate Law, Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property, Arbitration, International Law, Courts, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation
Education
Georgetown University Law Center 2013 — 2014
Master's Degree, International Business and Economic Laws, Certificate in International Arbitration and Dispute Resolution
Gujarat National Law University, Gujarat, India 2005 — 2010
B.A. LL.B (Hons.)
John P. DeRose & Associates 2011 - Present
Sidley Austin June 2006 - June 2007
Pedersen & Houpt March 2006 - June 2006
The Enterprise Newspaper January 2005 - May 2005
Skills
Legal Research, Trials, Litigation, Legal Writing, Research, Courts, Civil Litigation, Bankruptcy, Westlaw, Commercial Litigation, Hearings, Appeals, Administrative Law, Product Liability, Arbitration
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 2007 — 2010
Juris Doctor, Law
Stonehill College 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts, English, Journalism
Pedersen & Houpt February 2013 - Present
Skills
Marketing
Education
DePaul University 2006 — 2010
B.A. Journalism, Journalim, Communications
Pedersen & Houpt
Skills
Administrative..., Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Data Entry, Office Management, Customer Service, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Event Planning, Research, Time Management, Teamwork
Education
University of Louisville 1992 — 1996
Adminstration of Justice
Oakville Trafalgar High School, Oakville, Ontario Canada and Nimitz High School, Houston, TX
Law Resources 2011 - Present
Schiff Hardin LLP January 2005 - February 2010
Pedersen & Houpt 2003 - 2004
Jenner & Block 2000 - 2003
Education
Roosevelt University 2000 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology, 3.20
Xerox 1998 - August 2013
US Robotics 1993 - 1998
Total Management Support Services (TMSS) 1992 - 1993
Ameriscribe 1990 - 1992
Pedersen & Houpt 1983 - 1990
Skills
Solution Selling, Account Management, Outsourcing, Managed Services, Sales Process, Managed Print Services, Cross-functional Team..., Sales Operations, Word, Excel,..., Service Delivery, Vendor Management, Digital Marketing, Digital Media, Digital Strategy, Brainshark
Education
Triton College
Business Administration and Management, General
University of Illinois at Chicago
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Rebecca J. McDade Attorney and Counselor, LLC My areas of focus include estate and business planning. Ancillary areas of focus include financial planning, probate and guardianship, among others.Wealth AdvisorJ.P. Morgan2005 - 2013
Raymond & Prokop 2001 - 2005
BMO Harris Bank 1998 - 2001
Ungaretti & Harris LLP 1997 - 1998
Pedersen & Houpt 1995 - 1997
Wildman Harrold May 1989 - 1995
Skills
Wealth, Estate Law, Business Planning, Financial Planning, Strategic Financial..., Capital Markets, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Securities, Private Equity, Due Diligence, Legal Research, Legal Writing
Education
University of Michigan Law School 1986 — 1989
Doctor of Law (JD)
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Arts, English/Rhetoric
McDonald's Corporation January 2000 - Present
Holleb & Coff January 1999 - January 2000
InSite Real Estate September 1997 - January 1999
Pedersen & Houpt April 1994 - September 1997
Illinois Supreme Court September 1991 - April 1994
Skills
Commercial Real Estate, Redevelopment..., Legal Research, Legal Writing, Corporate Law, Litigation
Education
University of Iowa College of Law 1988 — 1991
Doctor of Law (JD)
Illinois State University 1985 — 1988
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Political Science