Michael Pingaj Email & Phone Number

Wheaton, Illinois

-Prosecuted criminal offenders from charging through sentencing-Interviewed crime victims, witnesses and law enforcement officers and prepared them for trial-Researched legal issues and drafted motions relevant to cases before the court-Felony Division trial experience includes five jury trials and 15 bench trials-Misdemeanor & Juvenile Division trial experience includes five jury trials and over 100 bench trials-Traffic Division trial experience includes over 75 bench trials

Maywood, Illinois

-Prosecuted criminal offenders in the Felony Trial Division under the supervision of an Assistant State’s Attorney-Interviewed victims, witnesses, and law enforcement officers and prepared them for trial-Researched legal issues relevant to cases before the court-Attended the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office Prosecutor Academy

-Oversaw the full operation of the 75+ member security department in conjunction with the Director of Security -Managed and investigated all general liability and workers compensation claims-Interviewed and hired Security Officers and Security Managers-Conducted internal investigations in conjunction with other departments and law enforcement agencies-Conducted performance appraisals and reviews for Security Managers and Security Officers

-Co-managed the security department's swing shift which consisted of 15-20 Security Officers-Managed the security detail for all the resort's concerts -Supervised all investigations and guest interactions-Edited and revised typed incident reports

-Conducted undercover surveillance for a variety of business and personal interests ranging from insurance fraud to marital infidelity-Prepared typed and dictated reports for a variety of clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to private citizens-Conducted special investigations utilizing vehicle records, property records, marital and death records, and other sources

Juris Doctor (Jd), Law, Gpa 3.29

Activities and Societies: 2L Mock Trial Competition Quarterfinalist, France Study Abroad Program, Public Interest Law Society, Criminal.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Law Enforcement And Justice Administration, Gpa 3.2

Activities and Societies: W.I.U. Hockey Team