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Investigate consumer complaints, draft pleadings, draft and respond to motions, manage mediations and settlements and represent the interests of the People of the State of Illinois against alleged perpetrators of consumer fraud.

Plan, direct, and evaluate public policy initiatives, including the statewide Elderly Service Officer training program. Coordinate and conduct educational seminars regarding services of the Attorney General’s Office for constituents in a 37 county region. Develop and maintain working relationships with state and local elected officials.

Managed case files from inception to completion, conducted legal research, drafted pleadings, argued motions, deposed witnesses, negotiated settlements, assisted with trials, drafted appellate briefs and argued appellate cases.