- 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)