Advocacy
The committee files amicus curiae or "friend of the court" briefs in Illinois state courts in cases of importance to the public sector human resources and labor relations profession. The committee also files briefs in federal courts when cases raise issues that concern the membership. Members interested in having IPELRA file an amicus brief can contact the Committee Chair.
Join the Committee
Interested in serving on the Legislative Advocacy Committee? Please contact the Committee Chair.
Members
- Jennifer McMahon, City of St. Charles, Chair
- Kay Argo, Village of Lemont
- Carlos Arevalo, SmithAmundsen LLC
- Jackie Garnica, Will County Circuit Clerk
- Tameika Jones, City of Waukegan
- Jim Powers, Clark Baird Smith LLP
- Leslie Rienzie-Barry, Will County Circuit Clerk
- Emily Taub, City of Highland Park
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