Law Related Education for the Public

The mission of the Standing Committee on Law Related Education for the Public is to develop, implement, and administer law-related education programs that will enhance the understanding of the legal system and the role of lawyers in our society, including programs which educate the public and students of all ages about the important role of lawyers and judges, the importance of an independent judiciary for the proper administration of justice, and which foster an interest in students to respect our justice system and consider pursuing careers in the law.

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Standing Committee Roster

  • Lauren E. DeJong, Pembroke Jefson & Associates, Park Ridge, Chair
  • Sarah J. Taylor, Barrett,Twomey,Broom,Hughes & Hoke LLP, Carbondale, Vice-Chair
  • Rex L. Brown, Brown Hawkins & Basola, Decatur, Secretary
  • Pablo A. Eves, McLean County State's Attorney's Ofc, Bloomington, Ex-Officio
  • Jessica A. Baer, K&L Gates, Chicago, Member
  • Hon. Michael J. Chmiel, Circuit Court of McHenry County, Woodstock, Member
  • Kimberly A. Cook, Schiller DuCanto & Fleck, Chicago, Member
  • Jennifer D. Franklin, Southern Illinois University School of Law, Carbondale, Member
  • Stephen D. Iden, Land of Lincoln Legal Services, Springfield, Member
  • Kenya A. Jenkins-Wright, Greene And Letts, Chicago, Member
  • Marylou L. Kent, Illinois Dept of Transportation, Springfield, Member
  • Frank J. Kopecky, University Of Illinois - Sprin, Springfield, Member
  • Raquel G. Martinez, Culver, Member
  • Todd C. Miller, Lawrence Moore & Ogar, Bloomington, Member
  • Suzanne J. Schmitz, Southern IL University School of Law, Carbondale, Member
  • Stanley N. Wasser, Feldman Wasser Draper & Cox, Springfield, Member
  • Zeophus J. Williams, Cook County State's Attorney Child Support Enforcement Div, Tinley Park, Member
  • Jennifer W. Hammer, Giffin Winning Cohen & Bodewes, Springfield, Board Liaison
  • Melinda J. Bentley, Illinois State Bar Association, Springfield, Staff Liaison
  • Mary Kinsley, Illinois State Bar Association, Springfield, Staff Liaison