Trustworthiness is the number one attribute of a good attorney

Working in an atmosphere of mutual trust and confidence is essential to success in a law practice. Trust is built by adhering to the values of honesty, integrity, and respect for others, and especially for you and the problems you face. As a person with faith and a skilled and 28-year experienced negotiator, problem-solver and leader, I tenaciously and passionately work for successful and fair outcomes for my clients.

Experience in the courtroom and in complex legal systems 
I've handled a number of trials, more than 150 depositions, represented clients in more than 150 arbitrations, selected juries for trials, owned a law practice in Chicago, and I'm licensed in two states, Colorado and Illinois.

The strongest, most effective attorneys are lifelong learners 
As a dedicated legal professional, I keep up with changes in the law, engage in continuing legal education, and maintain involvement in professional organizations.

Education and professional vitae
• Admitted to Colorado Bar, 2009
• Admitted to Illinois Bar, 1993
• Juris Doctorate of Law, DePaul University College of Law, Chicago, Illinois, 1993
• Certified Mediator, Chicago, Illinois 1998, JDS Mediation: 32 hours
• Conflict Coaching 2006, Peacemakers: 12 hours
• Additional Mediation Training 1998, Peacemakers: 20 hours
• Bachelors of Social Work, St. Mary-of-the-Woods College, 1988
• Attended numerous conferences on team building, developing structure, implementing change and creative teaching strategies. 

LEGAL HIGHLIGHTS

Quigley and Mundt Law Firm,
Chicago, Illinois
Owner and Partner. Counseled families regarding divorce, child support and custody and other marital legal issues. Managed all aspects of litigation including trial preparation, oral arguments, management of expert witnesses and ongoing settlement negotiations as well as all aspects of managing a law firm. 

City of Chicago Corporation Counsel, Chicago, Illinois
Trial Attorney. Legal counsel for the City of Chicago and its employees in issues relating to personal injury. Responsible for all facets of pre-trial and trial preparation including negotiating and settlement activities and witness-preparation. Required effective interaction with judges, opposing counsel, court and county staff.

Monahan & Cohen Law Firm,
Chicago, Illinois 
Law Clerk. Worked with legal issues related to Special Education, Mental Health, Civil Rights, Probate, Wills and Trusts and Real Estate.

LEADERSHIP ROLES

Political-law experience
• Lobbied for land ownership rights for two citizen coalition groups at the Colorado Legislature for the 2007 and 2008 legislative session.
• Effectively lobbied and helped pass a highly contentious bill obtaining super-majority votes from both houses in one group and delivered victorious legislative results for the other. 

Children and Youth Director:
In an urban Chicago church of more than 2000 attendees, was the first paid Children and Youth director in the history of the church, built the foundation for children's ministry for children ages infant through high school, which included implementing new curriculum and ways for children to learn, restructured the way volunteers served, increased the number of volunteers, involved in team-building, mentoring, creating and following a budget, and building consensus across diverse populations within the organization for all changes. Decreased cultural barriers between urban middle/upper class students and inner city students by acknowledging and evaluating perceptions, communication styles and cultural experiences and by providing common experiences.

Children and Family Ministry, Pastor
Greenwood Village, Colorado 
In the suburbs of the Denver metropolitan area, helped reconstruct an existing children's ministry for infant through 5th grade aged children by planning and promoting innovative new systems of learning for children, reorganized the way volunteers serve, increased the number of volunteers, set up the physical layout of the ministry that doubled in space and managed a staff of five part-time directors. Ensured client safety by launching new training programs, implementing emergency procedures and resources, and developing policy/procedures.

International Work in the Mission Field:
In Baja, Mexico served at a Missionary Supported mission outreach center, which provided a home for orphaned children, and offered medical treatment and basic necessities to local indigent Mexicans. Actively led conflict resolution with volunteer missionaries by fostering communication skills and building a cohesive team.

Other leadership accomplishments:
• Campaigned for and demonstrated the need for a High School Girls Basketball team when a Junior-Senior in High School
• Recreational director for children’s summer program while in College
• Co-founder and President of Evening Law Student Society, DePaul Law School, Chicago, Illinois 1992-93
• Business Law Journal: participant while in law school
• President of Home Owner’s Association: Initiated and developed heightened sense of community awareness and involvement by encouraging owners to become more involved in communal property management
• Lead adult singles group and helped cultivate a healthy environment for single adults, many of whom were single parents
• Member of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Advisory Committee
• Toastmasters participant

• Nurses aid in nursing home
• Recreational director for summer children’s program
• Security guard for college campus—employed while a student
• Nanny for four suburban families
• Helped with congressional campaign in Colorado
• Professional organizer