Anthony Fiorentino
Chicago,IL
Summary
Experienced trial attorney with extensive practice in complex litigation, criminal defense, and civil rights cases.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Attorney
Office of Inspector General (OIG) – Chicago Public Schools
Chicago
2019.09 - Current
- Lead attorney on investigations of sexual misconduct in Chicago Public Schools
- Handled cases involving sex crimes, sexual harassment, and gender discrimination under Title IX
- Drafted summary reports of OIG investigations for all high-profile cases of sexual misconduct
- Received Civil Rights Investigator Certification Training through ATIXA.
Associate
Fiorentino Law Offices Ltd.
2016.04 - 2019.04
- Lead attorney on personal injury lawsuits, worker compensation claims, consumer protection claims, criminal defense cases, and civil rights cases
- Managed complex class action litigation in multiple federal districts
- Extensive experience with motion practice, legal briefing, and oral argument.
Assistant Public Defender
Office of the Champaign County Public Defender
2014.11 - Current
- Provided criminal defense in felony and misdemeanor charges (DUI, retail theft, battery, domestic battery, unlawful of weapon)
- Managed average caseload of 250 cases
- Successfully argued motions to suppress evidence.
Member of the Standing Committee on Legal Education, Admission, Competence
Illinois State Bar Association
2017.04 - 2020.01
- Focus on the establishment of new Illinois CLEs and changes to the Illinois Bar Exam.
Legislative Aide for the Governor’s Office
Office of Governor Pat Quinn
Springfield
- Drafted bill reviews of pending legislation
- Tracked bill amendments, made committee hearing reports.
Law Clerk for Justice Charles E. Freeman
Illinois Supreme Court
Chicago
- Provided legal analysis and research on the constitutionality of Illinois pension reform bills
- Drafted legal memoranda on pending cases involving public retirement benefits.
Law Clerk for Hon. Holly Clemons
Sixth Judicial Circuit
Champaign
- Provided legal memoranda on issues of child support, divorce, adoption, and probate
- Wrote draft opinions for contested child support and custody proceedings.
Education
J.D. -
University of Illinois College of Law
05.2014
BFA in Theatre -
University of Illinois
05.2002
Skills
- Legal Research
- Case Management
- Oral Argument
- Court Filings
- Litigation
- Drafting Legal Documents
- Case Preparation
- Trial Experience
Legislative Activities
Author of Senate Resolution 0640 in support of expanded consumer rights for individuals with student loan debt, adopted by the Illinois Senate and Illinois House of Representatives in 2013 and 2014, respectively
Accomplishments
- Magna cum laude, 3.53
- Dean’s List, Spring 2014
- Rickert Award for Excellence in Legal Writing, 2014
- Paul Lisnek Award for Excellency in Trial Advocacy, 2013
- Honors in Introduction to Advocacy, Spring 2013
- Second place winner of UMKC Jury Trial Competition, Fall 2013
- Pro Bono Notation, Spring 2014
Activities
- Frederick Green Moot Court, Advanced in Fall 2012, Spring 2013
- Trial Team, Competed in National Trial Team Competitions, Fall 2013, Spring 2014
Timeline
Staff Attorney
Office of Inspector General (OIG) – Chicago Public Schools
2019.09 - Current
Member of the Standing Committee on Legal Education, Admission, Competence
Illinois State Bar Association
2017.04 - 2020.01
Associate
Fiorentino Law Offices Ltd.
2016.04 - 2019.04
Assistant Public Defender
Office of the Champaign County Public Defender
2014.11 - Current
Legislative Aide for the Governor’s Office
Office of Governor Pat Quinn
Law Clerk for Justice Charles E. Freeman
Illinois Supreme Court
Law Clerk for Hon. Holly Clemons
Sixth Judicial Circuit
J.D. -
University of Illinois College of Law
BFA in Theatre -
University of Illinois
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