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The
heart and vitality of the IPA are its members, especially those who steer
the networks of the many specialty and geographic sections and committees
that meet and collaborate on their common areas of interest. Their fields
of expertise span the majority of the various areas of the legal practice,
and then some. Sections and committees have been established in the following
areas to keep members abreast of the most recent developments in specific
areas of the law, as well as to network with other members with common
interests or similar geographic area. In keeping with the intent of the
Association, additional sections and committees are developed as interest
arises to better serve paralegals throughout the state.
Currently,
there are several vacant Chair positions. Regular members of the IPA can
serve as Chairs; however, all members can sit on Committees. If you are
a Regular member and interested in serving as a Chair, please read the
Duties
of a Chairperson as well as the Description
of Sections/Specialty Areas prior to contacting the IPA
President. All Chairs are appointed for one-year terms by the IPA
President.
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Specialty Sections
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SENIOR PARALEGALS Chair
Christine Hansen
AT&T
225 W. Randolph St. #25A
Chicago, IL 60606-1624 (312)727-8717
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COMMERCIAL FINANCE Co-chair
Sharon Patterson
Goldberg Kohn
55 E. Monroe St. #3700
Chicago, IL 60603 (312)201-3865
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COMMERCIAL FINANCE Co-chair
Penelope Johnson
GE Commercial Finance
500 W. Monroe St.
Chicago, IL 60661 (312)441-6916
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CORPORATE Chair
Vacant
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ESTATES & TRUSTS Chair
Vicki Y. Curtis
Foley & Lardner LLP
321 N. Clark St. #2800
Chicago, IL 60610 (312)832-4527
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IN-HOUSE PARALEGAL Co-Chair
Christine Hansen
AT&T
225 W. Randolph St. #25A
Chicago, IL 60606-1624 (312)727-8717
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IN-HOUSE PARALEGAL Co-Chair
Colette Lemke
American Agricultural Insurance Co.
1501 E. Woodfield Rd. #300W
Schaumburg, IL 60173 (847)969-2782
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Chair
Lynn Hilao
Rosen Technology Resources
29 S. LaSalle St. #500
Chicago, IL 60603 (312)251-4440
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LITIGATION Chair
Marian Williamson
4921 W. 135th Pl.
Crestwood, IL 60445 (708)389-8949
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IMMIGRATION Chair
Anita Benditzson
Vedder, Price, Kaufman & Kammholz
222 N. LaSalle St. #2600
Chicago, IL 60601 (312)609-7632
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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY Chair
Laura Turczak
Levenfeld Pearlstein
Two N. LaSalle St.
Chicago, IL 60602 (312)476-7534
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REAL ESTATE Co-Chair
Debra Arreola
Schuyler Roche & Crisham P.C.
130 E. Randolph St., One Prudential Plaza, Suite #3800
Chicago, IL 60601 (312)565-8376
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REAL ESTATE Co-Chair
Terri Spears
Chicago Title Insurance Co.
171 N. Clark St., 3rd Floor, #D2
Chicago, IL 60601 (312)223-2262
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