Education
- J.D. JOHN MARSHALL LAW SCHOOL Chicago, IL, 1988
- B.S. Political Science ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY, IL, 1979
Publications
- “Secrets of Building a Successful Law Practice-A guide for new attorneys”, 2005
Honors
- Congressional National Leadership Award. Business Advisory Council, 2002
- Distinguished Alumni Award. The John Marshall Law School, 2002
- CBA Moot Court Champion. Also awarded Best Brief, Best Oralist, 1986
- Marquis "Who's Who in American Law", 1987
- Earl Warren Scholar John Marshall Law School, 1986
- Inducted into Illinois State University Hall of Fame, 1984
- All American Illinois State University Track & Field, 1979
- World Collegiate & American Record Holder 300m dash, 1978
- Olympic Trials Track & Field-200 meter dash, 1980
- Olympic Sports Festival Bronze Medalist, 1980
Presentations
- “Making the most of your Legal Career” John Marshall Law School, April 2000
- “What is the legal response to continued acts of Discrimination” Black Law Students Association, February 2000
- "Why are Asians not treated as other minorities by the courts and what can be done to raise awareness” Asian American Law Students Association, March 2000
- “Success in sports and academics,” Huth Middle School, April 1996
- “We all stand on the shoulders of our predecessors; We all must give back” Antioch Baptist Education Program, 1999
Professional Memberships
- Admitted to Illinois Bar, 1989
- Admitted to United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, 1989
- Admitted to Practice before Illinois Supreme Court, 1989
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