Things you should know about Joanne: Admitted to the Illinois State Bar in 1993 General Counsel, Anchor Companies Owner and founder of a title agency company Adjunct Professor of Law, DePaul College of Law Attorney, Closing Administrator, Urban Search Corporation Attorney Technical Advisor, Chicago Title Insurance Company Past Director of a not-for-profit women's half way home for drug & alcohol recovery Past President of an association for men & women in recovery from drug & alcohol addictions Past member of Tax Reform Action Coalition (TRAC) Historic Preservation Liaison between Villa & the City of Chicago Dept of Landmarks Past President and Vice President of Villa Improvement League Donates time to not-for-profit corporations Has supported diversity studies and free medical/health clinics Member of Chicago and Illinois State Bar Association Member of the Illinois Real Estate Lawyers Association Member of Chicago Corinthian Yacht Club Experienced in real estate development; new construction, & affordable housing Structures deals with lenders and entities on distressed and troubled projects Experienced in litigation, and motion practice Has supported animal and pet rescues Pro Bono work for various neighborhood organizations and associations Parishioner of St Viator’s church