Position:
Of Counsel, Labor & Employment Group at DLA Piper
Work:
DLA Piper
since Apr 2009
Of Counsel, Labor & Employment Group
DLA Piper
Jan 1997 - Mar 2009
Partner, Labor & Employment Group
DLA Piper
Jul 1992 - Dec 1996
Associate, Labor & Employment Group
Bell, Boyd & Lloyd
Sep 1990 - Jun 1992
Associate, Labor & Employment / Litigation
Bell, Boyd & Lloyd
May 1989 - Jun 1989
Summer Associate
Marion County Prosecutor's Office
May 1986 - Aug 1987
Court Paralegal and Bailiff, Child Support Division
Education:
Duke University School of Law 1988 - 1990
JD, Law
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business 1982 - 1986
BS, Marketing, Psychology
Honor & Awards:
• CARPLS, Golden Gavel Award, (2006)
• “Illinois Attorney Under 40 to Watch”, Law Bulletin Publishing Company, (2001)
• Today’s Chicago Woman, “100 Women Making a Difference”, (1998)
• Greater Chicago Food Depository, Volunteer Services Award (1997)
• Chicago Bar Foundation, Maurice Weigle Award (1994)
• Chicago Bar Association, Children’s Story Hour, founder; YLS Volunteer Fair, founder