Born, Oceanside, California.
A.S. Joliet Junior College, with Honors.

B.S. Lewis University, with Honors, 1984.

J.D. University of Illinois, Dean's List, 1987.

Admitted to the Bar of Illinois and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, 1987.

Practice Areas:

Practice concentrated in general civil litigation in State and Federal Court including the following: Medical Liability Medical Malpractice Nursing Home Liability Drug Interactions Medical Device Claims Construction Crane and Lift Accidents Negligence Claims General Injury Claims Premises Liability Motor Vehicle Accidents Product Liability Food and Personal Care Products

Professional Memberships and Activities:

• Illinois State Bar Association
• Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel
• Spring Seminar Committee (1995-2005)
• Medical Liability Committee (Co-Chair 2006 - )
• Women's Bar Association

Lectures:

• Seminar speaker on The Litigation Process