Advisory Boards
- Attorneys Advisory Board
- Chicago Advisory Board
- Community Advisory Board
- Emeritus Faculty Board
Mission Statement
In 1998, a number of alumni attorneys came together and formed a special alumni group. As the Illinois State Attorneys Advisory Board, they identified the following objectives:
- To advise University faculty and administrators regarding the pre-law curriculum;
- To advise University faculty and administrators regarding law related extra-curricular activities;
- To participate in and help organize pre-law related programming on campus;
- To promote an understanding of and respect for the rule of law and ethics, civility, honesty and professionalism;
- To participate in and help organize mentoring and internship programs for Illinois State students;
- To assist in recruiting high quality pre-law students to the University;
- To advise and assist students in selecting and enrolling in law schools;
- To establish and maintain a network of alumni attorneys; and
- To assist in development activities to provide a firm economic basis for pre-law programming at the University.
Bylaws
Current AAB Executive Membership
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Peter J. Orlowicz '07, Chair
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Jane Craddock Ryan, Vice Chair |
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Louis Butler '76, Secretary
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Thomas McClure, Treasurer
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David J. Abbey '73
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Pamela Andrews '75
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Walter Brandon '82
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Christina Briesacher
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Thomas Campbell '75, MS '83 |
Patrick Cotter '78
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David Crumbaugh '73
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Russell DePew '78
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Judge Scott Drazewski '79
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Geoffrey B. Dodds
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Circuit Judge, Bloomington Circuit Court for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit, McLean County 104 West Front Street Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 888-5220 E-mail: judge.Freitag@mcleancountyil.gov |
Susan Gschwendtner '80, Vice Chair
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Julie Annette Jones, '90
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Carl Kasten '66
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Donald Knapp, Jr. '91
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Justice James A. Knecht '68
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Scott Kording '02, Chair
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Chris Kramer '81
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Tyra Lewis '95
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Marc Loro '74,
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Michelle Mancias '91
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David McCarthy '67
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Judge Michael McCuskey '70
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Alex Moskovic '89
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Chris Norem '93
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Jay Reece '83
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Andy Reisman '90
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Joshua Rinker |
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Julie Cardosi Rogers '82
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Scott T. Schutte, '88,
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Christopher J. Spanos '90
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George Taseff '78
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Rachael Toft '01
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Steven Koca '11 |
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Jesse Guth |
Ex-Officio Members
Meghan Leonard (ex-officio)
Professor, Politics and Government
Illinois State University
Campus Box 4600
Normal, IL 61790-4600
(309) 438-8944
E-mail: mleonar@ilstu.edu
Thomas Eimermann (ex-officio)
Professor Emeritus, Politics and Government
9 Red Stone Court
Bloomington, IL 61704-8403
(309) 662-3495
E-mail: eimermann9@msn.com
Current AAB General Membership
- Laureen Anderson, 1996, Attorney, Wm. Wrigley William Company
- Robert Aument, 1981, Partner, Daspin & Aument, LLP
- Michael Bardell, 1986, Vice President & General Counsel, Safe-Guard Products International, Inc.
- Scott Bardell, 1983, IP Counsel, 3M Innovative Properties Company
- Paul Bateman, 1976, Office Managing Shareholder, Littler Mendelson, P.C.
- Andrew Bender, 1998, Attorney, Illinois Agricultural Association
- Janet Bonner, 1965, Assistant United States Attorney, Department of Justice
- Kim Casey, 1978, Attorney, Holmstrom & Kennedy, P.C.
- Michelle Clardy, 2001, Attorney, Polsinelli, Shalton, Welte, Suelthaus, PC
- Kevin Conlon, 1980, President, Conlon Public Strategies
- Adrienne Davis, 1988, Assistant Public Defender
- Meredith Ditchen, 1992, Partner, Ditchen and Associates Law Firm
- Hope Dogali, 1977, Attorney, Forizs & Dogali
- James Durkin, 1984, Partner, Wildman Harrold
- James Farina, 1976, Owner, Hoey & Farina, P.C.
- Joseph Feehan, 1983, Attorney, Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen
- Bruce Fehrenbacher, 1977, Partner, Fehrenbacher & Fehrenbacher, P.C.
- Aaron French, 1998, Attorney, Sandberg, Phoenix & von Gontard, P.C.
- Kenneth Given, 1973, Attorney-Managing Partner, Krol, Bongiorno, Given, Domin & Gilhooly, Ltd.
- Andrew Goldberg, 1993, Partner, Laner Muchin
- Kevin Gross, 1994, Staff Counsel, Government Employees Insurance Company (GEICO)
- Leeann Hill, 1994, Associate Attorney, Yoder Law Firm
- Reid Highlander, 1990, Attorney, McAnany, VanCleave, Phillip
- Keisha Hooks, 1999, Staff Attorney, Office of the Chapter 13 Trustee, Marilyn O. Marshall
- Peter Kalagis, 1988, Attorney at Law, Kalagis Law Firm, P.C.
- Andrew Keyt, 1998, Attorney, Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen
- Nicole Kimble, 1994, Attorney at Law, State's Attorney Office
- Roger Lapan, 1951, Retired, Roger D Lapan, P.C.
- James Lessmeister, 1989, Associate Lawyer, Collins & Bargione
- Michelle Mancias, 1991, Counsel, State Farm Mutual Automobile Ins. Co.
- D. Matt Mandrell, 1992, Chief AML/BSA Compliance Officer, Harris Bank
- Jason Majer, 2002, Assistant Public Defender, McHenry County Public Defender
- Michael McNelis, 1985, Partner, Mitchell Hurst Jacobs & Dick, LLP
- Michael Meyer, 1983, Attorney, Tribler Orpett & Meyer, P.C.
- William Mudge, 1982, State's Attorney, Madison County
- Michael Olewinski, 1986, Assistant State's Attorney, LaSalle County State's Attorney
- Tamara Paul-Reeff, 2000, Associate Attorney, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
- Vincent Petrosino, 1979, Partner, Serpico, Novelle, Petrosino & Rascia, Ltd.
- Timothy Reed, 1981, Partner, Merges & Molzahn, LLC
- D. Scott Rendleman, 1990, Pretzel & Stouffer, Chartered
- Janis Roberts-Durkin, 1970, Attorney/Partner, Durkin & Roberts
- James Ross, 1997, Assistant Professor, State University of New York, College at Brockport
- Michelle Schieber, 1985, Law Clerk, U.S. District Court
- Steven Siros, 1991, Attorney, Jenner & Block
- Larry E. Smith, 1984, Village Admin Hearing Officer, Village of Bellwood
- Sean Sullivan, 1984, Vice President of Business Services, Triton College
- Melanie Swank, 1990, Assistant City Attorney, City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Laurie Tenzer, 1986, Assistant General Counsel, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
- Kimberly Theobald, 1978, Attorney, Kimberly Theobald, P.C.
- Valerie Walls, 1979, Attorney, Department of Justice
- Christopher Walsh, 1994, Patent Attorney, Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.
- Paul Watkiss, 1984, Staff Attorney, State Farm Insurance
- Steven Weinhoeft, 1993, First Assistant State's Attorney, Office of the Sangamon County State's Attorney
- Michael Whelan, 1970, Attorney at Law, Self-Employed
- Steven Wiggins, 1984, Attorney, Self-Employed
Joining the Attorneys Advisory Board
All attorney alumni of Illinois State University are eligible to join the Attorneys Advisory Board as general members. General Membership dues are $100 annually. Becoming a general member of the Board has the following benefits:
- Opportunities to network and socialize with other attorney alums
- Board mailings and materials
- Involvement in activities and events of the Board at the level you choose
- Opportunities to mentor and assist pre-law students
Gifts and Membership Dues to Support Pre-Law
Gifts to the Pre-Law Fund help at ISU go to support extracurricular activities essential to the pre-professional development of students including the Mock Trial Team, student scholarships, and the Pre-Law Awards Banquet. Your contribution to this fund will make a difference in the life of a future legal professional by enriching his or her educational experience at ISU.
Requirements for membership in the Attorneys Advisory Board include a minimum tax deductible financial contribution of $100/year for General members and $250/year for Executive Board members.
All gifts and Board membership dues to the Pre-Law Fund are tax deductible.
Members
Dr. Cathy Baechle (Ph.D. '00) - School Psychologist/Intervention Specialist, Northern Suburban Special Education District
Brian Bernardoni (MS '95) - Managing Partner, Aurelius Public Affairs; Partner, Groundswell Media
Leslie Bertagnolli (‘70, MA ‘71) - Partner, Baker & McKenzie LLP
Terrence Brown ('03) - Business Analyst, TKML
Deirdre Darnall ('04) - Communications Director, LIUNA Chicago Laborers' District Council
Bill Dwoinen ('04) - Manager, LinkedIn
Eric Elk ('94) - Government Relations Director, HNTB Corporation
Joseph Fluder III ('99) - President & Director, SWCA Environmental Consultants
Rose Sprinkle ('98, MS '04) - Manager, Rush University Medical Center
Maria Stone (MA '06) - Director of Information Security Risk Management, Abbott
Keith Stone ('04) - Senior Analyst, Byline Bank
Dan Wagner (MS 94) - Senior Vice President, The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies, Inc.
Richard Wilson ('06) - Assoc. Director of Financial Aid, University of Chicago
ByLaws
Bylaws of the College of Arts and Sciences Community Advisory Board
Members
Robert Augustine, Emeritus Dean, Eastern Illinois University
Mary Campbell, Trustee, Heartland Community College Board of Trustees
Linda Foster, President, McLean County NAACP
Deon Johnson, Operations Vice President, State Farm
James Knecht, Appellate Court Judge (Retired)
Chris Koos, Mayor, Town of Normal
Angie McLaughlin, Practice Administrator, Medical Hills Internists
Brandy McNalis, Vice President of Strategy and Innovation, Country Financial Services
Nikita Richards, Employment Coordinator, City of Bloomington
Stephanie Rodriguez, Reporter, WEEK TV
Zach Sargent, McLean County Unit District No. 5
Barry Winterland, General Manager, The Pantagraph
Diane Zosky (ex-officio), Interim Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY
Article I. Name
This organization shall be known as the College of Arts and Sciences Community Advisory Board (CASCAB), hereinafter referred to as the Board.
Article II. Purpose
The purpose of the Board is to balance the internal input that the Dean receives from department chairs, faculty, and the College Council (an internal advisory board), with perspectives of people from the community who have a keen interest in our endeavors and a vested interest in the results we produce. The Board will provide a mechanism by which the activities of the College can be effectively communicated to the community, and, in turn, the College can benefit from the wisdom and experience of community leaders in the Bloomington-Normal area and the state of Illinois at large. The Board keeps the College informed of the educational and research needs of the community. It also assists in identifying ways in which community members can support the College.
Mission Statement: To provide a mechanism for effective communication between the community and the College and to identify and advance mutually beneficial partnerships.
Article III. Roles and Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities of the Board are as follows:
A. Attend Board meetings, and other College of Arts and Sciences sponsored events as possible.
B. Serve as a communications link between the College and the various sectors of the community.
C. Assist in the development of good relations between the College and the community at large.
D. Provide feedback on the effectiveness of existing activities in meeting the College’s mission.
E. Identify ways in which the community can support the College in meeting its mission.
F. Inform the Dean as to the educational and research needs of the community that can be provided by the College of Arts and Sciences.
G. Provide advice and counsel to the Dean regarding key issues as they arise.
H. Work with the Dean and other members of the College to promote the College, build its recognition and prestige, and assist College endeavors to obtain financial support for its initiatives.
I. Support the College with an annual financial contribution when possible.
Article IV. Membership
A. The Board shall consist of the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and community leaders acquainted with the needs of the community – as well as with the needs of the academic disciplines in the sciences, social sciences, and humanities – and who have an interest in Illinois State University and the College of Arts and Sciences. The President and the Provost of Illinois State University shall serve as ex-officio, nonvoting members.
B. Appointment of members to the Board shall be made by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, upon consultation with existing Board members. Prospective candidates for membership shall be identified by the Membership Committee.
C. All members, other than ex-officio members, shall be appointed for four-year terms. Newly appointed members shall begin their term of office with the first regular meeting of the Board following their appointment. Upon consultation with the Dean, any member shall be eligible for additional terms.
Article V. Officers of the Board
A. The officers of the Board shall consist of a Chair and Vice Chair.
B. Election of Officers
- Election of officers shall take place at the regularly scheduled spring meeting.
- Officers shall serve two-year terms.
- At the end of a term, the Vice Chair shall rotate into the role of the Chair and a new Vice Chair shall be elected.
- Role of Officers
- The Chair shall preside at all meetings of the Board; call special meetings as needed; and serve as spokesperson for the Board.
- The Vice Chair shall perform the duties of the Chair at her/his request or in case of her/his absence or incapacity.
Article VI. Meetings
A. The Board shall hold two regular meetings during the calendar year.
B. Notice of meetings shall be given by mail, phone, or e-mail at least one month prior to the stated date.
C. Special meetings can be called by the Chair, the Vice Chair, or the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Members may indicate their preferred mode of contact.
D. Invited guests may attend meetings of the Board, and may participate in the discussion.
E. One-third of the membership of the Board shall constitute a quorum.
Article VII. Committees
A. Executive Committee. The Board officers and the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences shall constitute the Executive Committee of the Board. The Dean, in consultation with the Executive Committee, shall prepare the agenda for each regular meeting.
B. Membership Committee. The Membership Committee shall recruit and nominate members for the Board.
C. Development Committee. The Development Committee shall work with the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences to identify opportunities for obtaining new resources and to build the prestige and recognition of the College.
D. Ad Hoc Committees. The Dean and the Chair of the Board shall appoint any ad-hoc committees deemed necessary for the efficient operation of the Board.
Article VIII. Amendments to the Bylaws
A. Proposed amendments to the bylaws may be submitted to the Chair of the Board.
B. Prior to voting, proposed bylaws amendments must be submitted in writing via mail or e-mail to the membership of the Board at least one month prior to its next regular meeting.
C. A proposal to amend the bylaws shall become effective when approved by the majority of those members voting on the proposal, providing those voting constitute a quorum of the members.
Members
Ken Berk, Professor Emeritus, Mathematics
Richard Dammers, Professor Emeritus, English
John Freed , Professor and Chair Emeritus, History
George Gordon, Professor Emeritus, Political Science
Sandra Harmon, Professor Emerita, History and Director Emerita, Women’s Studies
Jeanne Howard, Professor Emerita, Social Work
Kent Machina, Professor Emeritus, Philosophy
Kathleen McKinney, Professor Emerita, Sociology and Anthropology
Mike Plantholt, Professor Emeritus, Mathematics
Jan Neuleib, Professor Emerita, English
Mike Sublett, Professor Emeritus, Geography, Geology and the Environment
Charlie Thompson, Professor Emeritus, Biology