Experience
American Bar Association  September 2014 - Present
American Bar Association  1999 - September 2014
American Bar Association  1997 - 1999
American Bar Association  1995 - 1997
American Bar Association  1994 - 1995
Schiff Hardin & Waite   1990 - 1993
Grant/Jacoby  1988 - 1990

Skills
Project Management, Management, Employee Training, Fundraising, Non-profits, Budgets, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Research, Press Releases, Leadership, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Social Media, Newsletters, Policy

Education
Saint Mary's College   1984 — 1988
B.A., English Literature

Experience
Faegre Baker Daniels LLP  March 2014 - Present
Smith O'Callaghan & White   1996 - March 2014
Schiff Hardin & Waite   1987 - 1995
Foley & Lardner  1984 - 1987

Skills
Litigation, Civil Litigation, Corporate Governance, Litigation Management, Corporate Law, Mediation, Employment Law, Class Actions, Trade Secrets, Labor Relations, Unfair Competition, Arbitration, Employment..., Commercial Litigation, Appeals, Trials

Education
Cornell Law School   1981 — 1984
J.D.

Lawrence University   1977 — 1981
B.A., Government

Experience
Brooks Automation  March 2011 - Present
Unica  June 2007 - November 2010
MapInfo Corporation  2003 - 2007
Hale and Dorr LLP  2000 - 2003
Schiff Hardin LLP  1995 - 2000
Schiff Hardin & Waite   1995 - 1999

Education
Northwestern University School of Law   1992 — 1995

Loyola University Chicago   1989 — 1992
B.A.

Experience
Illinois State University  June 2012 - Present
Illinois State University  May 2003 - June 2012
Illinois State University  December 2000 - May 2003
Illinois State University  July 1997 - December 2000
PeopleSoft Inc.  June 1996 - July 1997
Illinois State University  March 1990 - June 1996
The Gallery Restaurant / Washburn Flowers   August 1989 - March 1990
Schiff Hardin & Waite   September 1988 - August 1989
Heath/Zenith Computers   July 1988 - September 1988
Illinois State University  January 1983 - July 1988

Skills
Customer Service, Telecommunications..., Management, Pinnacle..., Oracle SQL Developer, Data Analysis, Training, Telecommunications, Networking, SQL, Software Documentation, Team Leadership, Troubleshooting, System Administration, Databases, Access, Visio, Computer Hardware, Technical Support, Business Process, VoIP, Human Resources, Analysis, ITIL v3 Foundations..., ITIL Service Transition..., Active Directory, Program Management, Project Planning, Time Management

Education
Illinois State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Applied Computer Science

Richland Community College   1981 — 1982

Experience
Valspar  June 2009 - Present
Newell Rubbermaid Fine Writing & Luxury Accessories   June 2007 - February 2009
Newell Rubbermaid, Inc.   January 2005 - June 2007
Newell Rubbermaid Inc.  January 2003 - January 2005
Newell Rubbermaid, Inc.   September 1999 - December 2002
Schiff Hardin & Waite   April 1991 - August 1999
Rockey & Rifkin   February 1989 - April 1991
Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett & Dunner  August 1988 - February 1989
Niro Scavone Haller Niro & Rockey   January 1987 - July 1988

Skills
Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Start-ups, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Strategy, Business Development, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Negotiation, Management, Consumer Products, Marketing Strategy, Corporate Law, Litigation, Training, Competitive Analysis, New Business Development, Retail, Customer Insight, Patents, Advertising, Mergers, P&L Management, Insurance, Sales & Marketing..., E-commerce, IP

Education
Emory University - Goizueta Business School   2005 — 2007
MBA, Strategy (focus), marketing, finance

Loyola University Chicago School of Law   1984 — 1987
JD

Northwestern University   1980 — 1984
BS, Chemical & Materials Engg.

Experience
Rivkin & Rivkin, LLC   February 1999 - Present
District 103 Board of Education   2009 - 2013
Schiff Hardin & Waite   July 1996 - February 1999
Shefsky Froelich & Devine   January 1996 - July 1996

Skills
Certified Financial..., Estate Planning, Estate Tax Planning, Legal Assistance, Planned Giving, Estate Law, Asset Protection, Wills, Succession Planning, Elder Law, Financial Planners, Trusts, Business Formation, Litigation, Appeals, Estate Administration, Legal Research, Corporate Law, High Net Worth..., Mediation, Powers of Attorney, Trade Secrets, Wealth Management..., Civil Litigation, Arbitration, Commercial Litigation

Education
University of Chicago   1991 — 1994
J.D., Law

Stanford University   1985 — 1989
BA, with distinction, American Studies

Experience
Robert Viola Partners   July 2015 - Present
Amata Office Solutions through Proven Performers   July 2014 - June 2015
WE CLEAN GREEN   May 2012 - May 2014
LPL FINANCIAL  February 2006 - April 2012
EDWARD JONES INVESTMENTS  January 2002 - February 2006
PEOPLES ENERGY SERVICES  October 1999 - January 2002
SCHIFF HARDIN & WAITE   1996 - 1999
YOUNG, ROSEN, DOLGIN & FINKEL   1995 - 1996

Skills
Social Media, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Office, Cleaning, Clean Rooms, Steam, Steam Cleaning, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, PowerPoint, Team Building, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Coaching, Social Networking, Event Management, Salesforce.com, Microsoft Excel, Nonprofits, Cold Calling, Direct Sales, PPP projects, Management, Leadership, Sales, Finance, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Public Relations, Start-ups, New Business Development, Account Management, Sales Management, Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Brand Management, Investments, Project Management

Education
Northeastern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Finance, General

Experience
Goodman Law Firm LLC   March 2007 - Present
Swanson Martin & Bell, LLP   September 2005 - March 2007
Williams, Montgomery & John, Ltd.   January 2001 - August 2005
Schiff Hardin & Waite   September 2000 - December 2001

Skills
Family Law Attorney, Divorce Attorney, Creditor's Rights..., Commercial Litigation, Rights, Attorneys, Bankruptcy, Family Law, Trials, Trial Practice, Appeals, Torts, Public Liability, Medical Malpractice, Divorce, Prenuptial Agreements, Alternative Dispute..., Wrongful Death, Appellate Practice, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Litigation

Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology   1997 — 2000
JD, High Honors, LAW

University of Wisconsin-Madison   1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History & Political Science

Experience
Spectrum Brands  June 2014 - Present
Lynx Law and Consulting   January 2012 - June 2014
Cargill, Incorporated  June 2000 - January 2012
Schiff Hardin & Waite   1996 - 2000
Frost Brown Todd  1994 - 1997

Skills
Intellectual Property, Patents, Licensing, Trade Secrets, Litigation, Patent Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Due Diligence, Contract Negotiation, Licensing Agreements, Technology Transfer, Patent Prosecution, Patent preparation, Mediation, Mergers, Arbitration, Dispute Resolution, Unfair Competition, Joint Ventures, Patent Portfolio..., Patent Strategy, Compliance, Intellectual Property..., Negotiation, Trademark Infringement, Patent Drafting, Trademark Prosecution, Copyright Law, Trademarks, Legal Writing, Corporate Governance, Registered Patent..., Litigation Management, Legal Advice, Patentability, Employment Law, Legal Compliance, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Software Licensing, International Law, Litigation Support, Privacy Law, Legal Assistance, Prosecution, Legal Opinions, Mergers & Acquisitions, Appeals, Client Counseling

Education
University of Wisconsin Law School   1988 — 1991
Doctor of Law (JD)

The University of Texas at Austin   1985 — 1988
Organic and Organometallic Chemistry

Marquette University   1981 — 1985
BS, Chemistry, Biology

Experience
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association  1997 - Present
Schiff Hardin & Waite   October 1991 - February 1997

Skills
Talent Management, Employee Benefits, Employee Relations, Benefits Administration, Onboarding, Applicant Tracking..., Compensations, Deferred Compensation, Employee Engagement, HRIS, Human Resources, PeopleSoft, Performance Management, Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Workforce Planning, Training, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Process Improvement, Leadership

Education
Loyola University   1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

Experience
Walmart  May 2013 - Present
Walmart  May 2013 - Present
Wal-Mart  December 2009 - May 2013
Demand Media  May 2010 - December 2012
Demand Media  April 2009 - December 2011
Center for Archaeological Research, University of Texas at San Antonio   January 2007 - May 2007
Clear Channel Communications, Inc  November 1993 - November 1999
Tri-Starr Temporaries   May 1993 - November 1993
Schiff Hardin & Waite   January 1991 - January 1993
Kelly Services  January 1990 - January 1991

Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Corporate Law, Intellectual Property, Courts, Employment Law, Proofreading, Access, Press Releases, Mergers & Acquisitions, Bankruptcy, Management, Real Estate, Books, Filing, Databases, Blogging, Social Media, Creative Writing, Facebook, Freelance Writing

Education
The University of Texas at Austin   2002 — 2007
M.S.I.S. - Master of Science; School, Information Studies; Information

William Rainey Harper College   1992 — 1993
Certificate, Paralegal

Northern Illinois University   1989 — 1990
B.S. Ed., Elementary Education

Experience
McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP  December 2012 - Present
Butler Rubin Saltarelli & Boyd  June 2008 - October 2012
Reed Smith  March 2007 - May 2008
Sachnoff & Weaver, Ltd.   February 1999 - February 2007
Hedlund Hanley & John  November 1993 - January 1999
Schiff Hardin & Waite   October 1992 - October 1993
Inland Mortgage Corporation   August 1992 - September 1993

Skills
Financial Analysis, Strategic Planning, Accounting

Education
Elmhurst College   1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Science, Accounting

Experience
IAW Training & Instructional Design   January 2001 - Present
Altheimer & Gray  January 1999 - January 2001
Schiff Hardin & Waite   January 1993 - January 1998

Skills
Performance Improvement

Education
Roosevelt University   2011 — 2013
Master of Arts - May 2013, Training and Development, 4.0 GPA

National-Louis University
Fifteen Graduate Hours, Adult Education

University of Illinois at Chicago
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Criminal Justice

Harold Washington College
Associate, Applied Science; Data Processing