• Bachelor of Arts- Political Science, 1982, Illinois State University, Normal 32 Graduate hours toward a Masters Degree in Public Administration- University of Illinois At Chicago, 1983-1989
• Juris Doctorate-1988, John Marshall Law School
• Admitted to Practice in Illinois and Federal Court 1988

Professional Affiliations:

• Member-Chicago Bar Association Committee of Civil Litigation,
• Chicago Bar Association
• Illinois Bar Association

Practice Areas:

• Defense of Workers’ Compensation, General Liability

Social Affiliations:

• Vice President, Southwest Beverly Improvement Association (1997-2001)
• Sustaining Member: 19th Ward Democratic Organization (1990-Present)
• Clissold School P.T.A. (Membership Committee) (1999-2002)
• Clissold School Sports Council (2000-Present
• Ridge-Beverly Little League (1997-Present)
• Clissold School Boys’ Basketball (4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, & 8th Grade) (1999-Present)
• Sacred Heart Church Council Member (1998-Present)