General Counsel

• Serves as Legal Counsel to the DCFS Guardian.
• Plans and conducts investigations and complex legal research on issues affecting the DCFS Office of the Guardian’s administration of statutory duties and responsibilities.
• Accesses and updates systems and procedures to monitor and track criminal matters, probate and estate cases, administrative actions, education cases, civil actions, and other general legal case information for youth in care, such as court appearances, pleadings, discovery, and contracts.
• Reviews the implementation of program initiatives, policies, and procedures through site visits and other means.
• Develops and provides training for Department staff regarding the duties and responsibilities of the Office of the Guardian.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Legal Counsel

Deputy General Counsel

Senior Counsel – Digital Assets