Amanda Insalaco, J.D. Email & Phone Number

I implemented the Housing Preservation Project which to preserve homeownership rights for cost-burdened seniors so that they can afford to age in place and ensures they have succession plans so they can pass on their property interest to designated beneficiaries.I also handled a wide-variety of other civil legal matters including divorce, adult guardianship, and financial exploitation.

Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, Illinois

I handled a variety of case types, including housing, consumer, divorce, estate planning, and financial exploitation.

Chicago

I worked with the Housing Practice Group, assisting with eviction and subsidy termination defense.

Chicago, Il

I researched, wrote, and edited civil legal content for pro se litigants.

Galesburg, Il

I assisted pro se litigants through Illinois JusticeCorps, a program administered by the Illinois Bar Foundation. These court patrons sought remedies including orders of protection, dissolution, small estate affidavits, eviction, and guardianship.

Gwangju, Republic Of Korea

I taught math, science, reading, and theater to kindergarten students in an intensive English immersion classroom. I also provided supplemental English instruction to elementary- through university-aged students in an after-school academy.

Dekalb, Il

I conducted research on best practices for nonprofit organizations, performed organizational policy assessment and development, and led guided tours of the historic site.

Dekalb, Il

I helped to implement a community-based project, Linking Students to Community Boards (LSCB). I worked with undergraduate students and local NPOs to prepare students for roles as "Board Members-in-Training." I also researched nonprofit board structures and trends affecting organizations, developed program evaluation tools, and contributed to a survey on the nonprofit sector of DeKalb County funded by the Douglas C. and Lynn M. Roberts Family Foundation.

Dekalb, Il

I mentored and provided referrals to 22 freshman students to help them more smoothly adjust to university life. I also planned social events and organized a field trip to a local food pantry.

Washington, D.C.

As intern, I answered phones and drafted letters to constituents, conducted research on socio-economic conditions of the Congressional District, and compiled a demographic profile. As well, I developed a guidebook for current and aspiring small business owners in which women entrepreneurs were a focal point.

Dekalb, Il

I collected data from publicly available sources for a quantitative study of legislative representation. I also co-authored case studies and copy-edited research publications.

South Elgin, Il

I maintained records of company purchases and took on customer reception and various organizational duties. I assisted HR with payroll and maintained records of vacation time as well.

Juris Doctor, Cum Laude, Public Interest Law

Activities and Societies: Staffer at DePaul Law Review, Articles Editor at DePaul Journal for Social Justice, Legal Writing Teaching.

B.A. With Upper Division Honors, Summa Cum Laude, Nonprofit And Ngo Studies, Advocacy Emphasis

Activities and Societies: Grassroots Organizing Weekend

Associate Of Arts (Aa) With Honors, Art