Kaitlin Gauthier
Project Manager
Kenneth Goldin entered the practice of law as a member of the corporate finance group of a major Chicago firm, where he represented underwriters, institutional investors, and corporate issuers on a wide variety of private and public placements of debt and equity securities.
He has represented both large publicly-traded companies and closely-held businesses on a wide variety of real estate, finance, and commercial litigation matters. He concentrates his practice in the formation and ongoing representation of public and private businesses, including REITs, developers, municipalities and financial institutions.
Ken became Of Counsel to RK to provide guidance to a diverse clientele, including banks, retail businesses, energy suppliers, and real estate investors and developers.
Ken graduated from Northwestern University with honors and received his J.D. from the University of Illinois College of Law.
CONTACT: kgoldin@rkchicago.com | 312.332.0055
- Real Estate and Construction Law
- General Corporate and Business Law
- Commercial Litigation
CONTACT: kgoldin@rkchicago.com | 312.332.0055
- Illinois
- United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
CONTACT: kgoldin@rkchicago.com | 312.332.0055
MICHAEL NOONAN | PARTNER
With nearly 30 years of experience in government, law, and public affairs, Victor Reyes draws upon a wide range of contacts and experiences to help clients achieve their goals. Business owners and leaders from around the country rely on his counsel to find a clear path through Illinois’ complex regulatory system, and he is repeatedly selected as an Illinois Leading Lawyer in the areas of governmental, municipal, lobbying, and administrative law.
Victor began his career as an assistant to former Chicago Mayor Richard Daley, ultimately rising to the position of Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, where he was responsible for implementing the mayor’s agenda in the city council, state legislature, and Congress. After a 10-year career in the public sector, Victor left the mayor’s office to lead the Chicago government practice of an international law firm, and in 2005 established the firm now known as Reyes Kurson, Ltd.
Victor earned his B.A. from Loyola University Chicago and his J.D. from DePaul University.
A native of Mexico, Victor spends his free time with his wife and three children.
CONTACT: mnoonan@trgil.com | 312.332.0055
JOHN DALEY | SENIOR GOVERNMENT DIRECTOR
John serves as Senior Government Director at The Roosevelt Group building on his background in government and business with over fifteen years in risk management. Daley focuses his government relations work in public-private partnerships, procurement, and issue-based advocacy. He assists The Roosevelt Group in serving clients in highly-regulated industries. Daley previously worked in Washington, D.C., as an assistant to the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management.
John later served as a member of Senator Richard J. Durbin’s staff in Chicago. A lifelong entrepreneur, before joining the firm, Daley built an insurance brokerage agency and helped establish a federally licensed non-profit low-power FM radio station, WLPN-LP 105.5fm. He assists clients with lobbying matters before the State of Illinois, and the City of Chicago. John will not work on Cook County clients, where his father, John P. Daley, has served as County Commissioner and Chairman of the County Board Committee on Finance for more than 21 years.
CONTACT: jdaley@trgil.com | 312.332.6600
MATT SANCHEZ
Matt Sanchez extends over 10 years of experience in politics, public affairs and government to the Roosevelt Group team. After earning his B.A. in Politics and Government from Illinois State University, Matt went on to work as Staff Assistant for an Aldermanic office on the Southwest Side of Chicago. Upon leaving the Alderman’s office, Matt continued on and began work at The Roosevelt Group as a lobbyist. As of late, Matt worked on the former Illinois State Representative Jack Franks’ successful run to become the first elected McHenry County Board Chair; and more recently, Matt ran Sam Cunningham’s winning bid to become the City of Waukegan’s first African-American Mayor. In his free time, Matt enjoys giving back as an Associate Board Member of the Saint Anthony Hospital Board, and as a parishioner at Old St. Patrick’s Church in the West Loop. He also enjoys time in the gym where he trains in boxing and kickboxing.
CONTACT: msanchez@trgil.com | 312.332.6600
CHAD HOOSIER
Chad Hoosier is a dedicated professional to the political process in Illinois. He previously served as Deputy Chief of Staff of External Affairs for Lt. Governor Sheila Simon. During the 2010 primary election, Chad was a catalytic agent in the successful campaign to elect Illinois State Representative Eddie Lee Jackson. Immediately following his work on Jackson’s campaign, Chad became political director for Simon during the 2010 gubernatorial general election. In 2012, former Governor Jim Edgar selected Chad to be one of forty individuals to take part in his inaugural fellowship program, where he was able to further forge relationships with many new members in the legislature. Chad has worked on a number of community coalition building campaigns including the Illinois Kids Campaign, Illinois Transportation Trade Association and Get Covered Illinois. He has garnered excellent working relationships with legislators to ensure that his client’s message, goals and invested interest are communicated and any call-to actions are followed through to completion. Chad monitors the progression of all legislative bills in order to provide real-time updates for any bill that may impact his client’s agenda. Chad is a graduate of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (SIUC) where he earned both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Political Science and Public Administration.
CONTACT: choosier@trgil.com | 312.332.6600
DEANNE JAFFREY
Deanne Jaffrey joined The Roosevelt Group in 2013 as a dedicated professional with more than 25 years of professional work experience in the areas of management, operations, client relations and public affairs just to name a few. In her role with The Roosevelt Group, Deanne uses her expertise in relationship management, quality control, community and grassroots outreach, and strategic event planning and execution to provide a necessary foundation for building successful public affairs campaigns. In addition, her superior expertise in agency and campaign management, problem resolution, and implementation of innovative and cost-effective strategies enhances the level of services The Roosevelt Group delivers to their clients.
Her career has a depth that extends from frontline administrative responsibilities to titles such as Director of Revenue Management, Director of Operations, and Rooms Manager and her quality of work has been consistently recognized. Most recently, Deanne was a key member of the leadership team for the award-winning 2013-2015 Get Covered Illinois campaign, playing a key role in overall campaign management executing leadership in community outreach strategies, and leadership of the team responsible for field support for the 600+ statewide in-person assister network, signature events and specialty audience programs, grassroots outreach and community engagement, development of marketing collateral and event branding, and the nationally recognized 2014 Road 2 Coverage mobile tour. In years past and while working for Wyndham International Hotels + Resorts, Deanne received numerous awards including election to Wyndham’s Presidents Forum and certification as a Wyndham Customer Service Trainer.
Deanne received her education from Illinois State University with concentrated studies in Hotel Management and Business Administration and is currently an active supporter of community initiatives that empower communities toward effective change.
On a personal note, Deanne loves spending time with and being surrounded by her two sons and family. Additionally, she loves all sports – especially extreme sports – and is a 4-year “Tough Mudder” competitor. She is an avid member of CrossFit, enjoys the outdoors, and playing both coed flag football and softball.
CONTACT: djaffrey@trgil.com | 312.332.6600
CLAUDETTE MILLER | PARTNER
Claudette Miller’s cross-disciplinary practice focuses on counseling clients in highly-regulated industries, particularly gaming and the alcoholic beverage industries, about navigating in administrative, legislative and judicial settings. Claudette advises clients about the authority of governments and agencies under the United States and Illinois Constitutions and federal and state statutes and regulations and represents them in federal and state lower and appellate court cases and in administrative proceedings and before Boards and Commissions regarding same, on topics ranging from the licensing authority of the Illinois Gaming Board and the Illinois Liquor Control Commission, to the constitutionality of state liquor and wine shipping laws, to the authority of local governments to tax and budget. Claudette was asked to testify before the Illinois House Special Investigative Committee regarding a case against then-Governor Blagojevich and certain agencies, where she represented taxpayers in successfully enjoining an unauthorized program.
Before joining Reyes Kurson, Claudette practiced in the commercial litigation, gaming, government relations and healthcare departments of a nationwide law firm.
CONTACT: cmiller@rkchicago.com | 312.332.0055
- Gaming
- Government and Regulatory
- Commercial Litigation
- State Lobbying
- Healthcare
CONTACT: cmiller@rkchicago.com | 312.332.0055
- Chicago Bar Association
CONTACT: cmiller@rkchicago.com | 312.332.0055
- Illinois
CONTACT: cmiller@rkchicago.com | 312.332.0055
- Presenter, “Three Separate Tiers + 80 Years = A Robust Industry?” National Conference of State Liquor Administrators Annual Convention, June 25, 2013
CONTACT: cmiller@rkchicago.com | 312.332.0055
JENNIFER NOVOSELSKY | PARTNER
Jennifer E. Novoselsky handles complex commercial and financial litigation. Jen has experience representing financial institutions, public and private corporations, broker-dealers and high net worth individuals in wide variety of matters, including securities fraud, antitrust litigation involving claims of price-fixing, exclusive dealing, tying, and monopolization, corporate dissolution, breach of fiduciary duties, business torts, contract disputes and directors’ and officers’ liabilities claims. In addition, Jen has extensive experience representing clients in arbitration proceedings before the American Arbitration Association, JAMS and FINRA.
Jen has represented clients in civil proceedings before the Department of Justice, the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Federal Trade Commission. She also advises clients concerning compliance with federal securities laws and regulations and antitrust laws and regulations.
Before joining RK, Jen practiced in the commercial, competition and securities litigation group of a nationwide law firm. Jen also served as an extern to the Honorable Charles E. Freeman of the Illinois Supreme Court.
Jen received her J.D. in 2006 from Vanderbilt University Law School, where she was a member of the Order of the Coif, the Vanderbilt Law Review and a Dean’s Scholar. Jen obtained her B.A. from Tufts University, graduating magna cum laude in 2003.
CONTACT: jnovoselsky@rkchicago.com | 312.262.5512
- Complex Commercial Litigation
- Finance
- Antitrust/Competition
- M&A and D&O Litigation
- Securities Litigation
CONTACT: jnovoselsky@rkchicago.com | 312.262.5512
- American Bar Association
- Illinois State Bar Association
CONTACT: jnovoselsky@rkchicago.com | 312.262.5512
- Illinois
- US District Court, Northern District of Illinois
CONTACT: jnovoselsky@rkchicago.com | 312.262.5512
ELIZABETH TORRES | PARALEGAL & PROPOSAL/BID MANAGER
Elizabeth Torres received her Paralegal Certificate from Roosevelt University and has spent the last six years honing her skills as a paralegal. She is also a Northern Illinois University alumna with a double Bachelors in Psychology and Sociology with emphasis in Criminology.
Elizabeth supports the RK team handling administrative hearings, public finance, and commercial litigation. Additionally, she is responsible for coordinating with relevant team members in preparing and producing proposal responses and bids to potential clients. She is the primary assistant to partners Jennifer Novoselsky and Lauren Mack, and provides additional assistance to the entire RK litigation team.
In her spare time, Elizabeth loves to read, especially science fiction and fantasy. She enjoys spending time with her family and is an advocate for shelter pets.
CONTACT: etorres@rkchicago.com | 312.262.5514
ABEL TAMEZ | IT ADMINISTRATOR
Abel Tamez is an assistant and aid to all RK employees. Abel is mainly responsible for RK’s computer and networking infrastructure. Abel provides troubleshooting and technical support for all LAN equipment as well as networking protocols. Abel also facilitates office operations and procedures through reception, the filing system, clerical functions, communications, and organization of RK’s mail process. Abel can frequently be found handling out-of-office duties at the Cook County Circuit Court, Cook County Recorder of Deeds, and City Hall. Abel found his home at RK in June of 2013, and he has been given the opportunity to further explore his passion for information technology and networking while serving the people of Chicago through his contributions to the firm.
Abel graduated with honors from Triton College with a degree in Computer Networking and Telecommunications System in June of 2014. Abel enjoys coaching his son’s baseball team and watching his daughter compete in gymnastics and dance. Abel is an avid cyclist and enjoys taking last-minute weekend road trips with his family.
CONTACT: atamez@rkchicago.com | 312.332.0055
SHARLENE NUTILE | BILLING ADMINISTRATOR
Sharlene has over 25 years’ experience as a legal assistant. Her current role at RK is Billing Administrator. She spends her leisure time watching her granddaughters and making jewelry.
CONTACT: snutile@rkchicago.com | 312.262.5505
KAITLIN GAUTHIER | PROJECT MANAGER
Kaitlin Gauthier handles a wide assortment of matters at Reyes Kurson including: legal, lobbying, and political work; fundraising, and firm administration. She is the project manager to the lobbying practice group and handles ethics and lobbying compliance for the firm at the local, county, and state level. She primarily supports managing partner Amy Kurson and founding partner Victor Reyes. Additionally, she works on matters related to land use, real estate development, municipal law, government and regulatory issues and has worked on political campaigns and fundraising efforts.
Kaitlin received her B.S. from Concordia University Chicago in 2014 majoring in both Political Science and Pre-Law with a focus on Constitutional Law. Her passion for law and politics was cemented during her undergraduate internship with the Democratic National Committee in Washington, D.C.
In her spare time, Kaitlin enjoys skiing, traveling, and exploring Chicago.
CONTACT: KGauthier@rkchicago.com | 312.262.5516
JUSTIN COOK | LEGAL ASSISTANT
Justin Cook brings a wide range of experience in both litigation and transactional matters. Justin works closely with Lauren Mack on federal tax, non-profit organizations, and governance matters. He is also the direct assistant to Claudette Miller and Latasha Thomas.
Justin graduated from De La Salle Institute in Chicago and went on to receive his B.S. from Carthage College in 2014 majoring in Political Science.
During his free time, Justin enjoys playing both golf and hockey. When not on the links or the ice, Justin can be found exploring all Chicago has to offer.
CONTACT: jcook@rkchicago.com | 312.332.0055
JOE TIGHE | ATTORNEY
Joe Tighe is a trial and appellate attorney experienced in all phases of litigation, from pre-filing investigations and negotiations, through trials and appeals. He has significant experience in commercial disputes, legal malpractice, constitutional law, personal injury cases, and shareholder disputes.
Joe has represented clients for more than 30 years in all aspects of conflict, including arbitrations and administrative hearings, mediations, emergency injunction hearings, trials, and appeals. He has represented lawyers in connection with attorney discipline and malpractice proceedings, intra-firm and inter-firm disputes among attorneys, disputes among business owners, commercial disputes, constitutional issues, divorce, personal injury, civil rights, and employment cases. He has represented plaintiffs, defendants, appellants and appellees, and excels in all aspects of litigation and dispute resolution.
Joe has handled a wide array of complex litigation matters, including billion-dollar arbitration disputes, significant shareholder disputes, and a $300+ million divorce requiring business valuations, statistical and economic experts and litigation challenging the constitutionality or interpretation of statutes.
Joe holds both a B.A. (1978) and a J.D. (1981, cum laude) from Northwestern University.
CONTACT: jtighe@rkchicago.com | 312.332.0055
- Litigation (trials and appeals)
CONTACT: jtighe@rkchicago.com | 312.332.0055
- Illinois
CONTACT: jtighe@rkchicago.com | 312.332.0055
MATT SANCHEZ | DIRECTOR
Matt Sanchez is an innovative strategist in business and campaign planning and development. With more than a decade of result-driven consulting and professional work experience, he has received various accolades for the successful management of numerous Illinois political campaigns including local, state and congressional candidates.
He is a goal-oriented, self-starter who pays keen attention to details. As a public relations strategist, Matt utilizes all mediums to produce multi-faceted desired results. His accomplishments include more than a decade of experience in the areas of public affairs, political consulting and community outreach.
Matt understands the importance of cohesive and precise execution of business development. He started his career in municipal government as a former Executive Assistant to the CEO of the Chicago Park District. Matt also provided his wealth of knowledge as an Aldermanic Staffer where he focused on campaign results for various candidates. Prior to joining Reyes Kurson (RK) Matt also was the owner and operator of a political consulting and public relations firm.
With extensive knowledge in working with an array of clients, Matt provides practical direction and solutions to achieve targeted goals. Matt earned his B.A. in Politics and Government from Illinois State University in 2007.
CONTACT: msanchez@rkchicago.com | 312.332.0055
- Government and Regulatory
- Lobbying
CONTACT: msanchez@rkchicago.com | 312.332.0055
RYAN NAVARRA | ATTORNEY
Ryan Navarra has extensive experience litigating a wide variety of complex civil matters in state and federal courts. He has represented individuals and corporate clients in matters involving business torts, contract disputes, professional negligence and statutory violations at both the trial court and appellate court levels. Ryan has also defended manufacturers in complex multi-party, multi-jurisdictional toxic tort litigation. Ryan gained valuable research and writing experience in his prior role as a senior attorney editor publishing litigation practice materials for Thomson Reuters – Westlaw.
As a litigator, Ryan has successfully managed caseloads spanning all phases of litigation from pre-suit factual investigation, to motion practice and finally through trial. Outside of the courtroom, Ryan has significant experience representing clients in arbitrations, mediations and settlement negotiations.
Ryan received his J.D. from Pennsylvania State University School of Law. He received his B.A. from Michigan State University.
CONTACT: rnavarra@rkchicago.com | 312.262.5501
- Commercial Litigation
- Debt Collection
CONTACT: rnavarra@rkchicago.com| 312.262.5501
- Illinois State Bar Association
- Defense Research Institut
CONTACT: rnavarra@rkchicago.com | 312.262.5501
- Illinois
- Michigan
- US District Court, Northern District of Illinois
CONTACT: rnavarra@rkchicago.com | 312.262.5501
DAVID MONTENEGRO | PARTNER
David has practiced law for 27 years; he has extensive experience in workers’ compensation matters, and has represented both plaintiffs and defendants before the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission.
David comes from a union leadership background; it was his position as a labor representative that initially drew him to the legal profession. He was drawn towards the ability to fight for individuals and make a positive change in peoples’ lives.
He brings his strength, sensitivity, and compassion to family practice, providing insightful guidance to those going through difficult legal challenges.
David is a graduate of Columbia College and John Marshall Law School.
CONTACT: dmontenegro@fgmlaw.com | 815.923.2107
- Litigation
- Workers’ Compensation
- Contracts
CONTACT: dmontenegro@fgmlaw.com | 815.923.2107
- American Bar Association, Member
- Illinois State Bar Association, Member
- Court Appointed Special Advocate
CONTACT: dmontenegro@fgmlaw.com | 815.923.2107
- Illinois, 1988
CONTACT: dmontenegro@fgmlaw.com | 815.923.2107
LAUREN MACK | PARTNER
Lauren has over 30 years’ experience in financing (tax-exempt, taxable and public-private partnerships), federal tax, non-profit organizations, health care, corporate, and governance matters. She works with clients to provide practical solutions to their real-world problems.
Lauren advises clients on corporate transactional and financing matters, including issuance of public and privately placed debt, use of special purpose vehicles, public-private partnerships and other joint ventures, and corporate acquisitions and dispositions. Her representative clients include corporations, municipal entities, commercial lenders, and credit enhancers. She works with the client’s financial team on transaction structure, due diligence, documentation, continuing disclosure, and post-closing covenant compliance.
Lauren also has been involved in a wide range of public financing transactions, serving as bond counsel and issuer’s counsel, as well as advising borrowers (including health care organizations, cultural institutions, schools and universities, and Indian tribal governments), underwriters, and banks (as direct lenders, liquidity providers and letter of credit providers) on tax and other matters. She advises clients with respect to transaction structuring, as well as post-closing covenant and tax compliance. She also represents clients before the IRS in connection with audits, closing agreements under the IRS’ Voluntary Compliance Program, and private letter rulings.
Lauren received her J.D. from Duke University School of Law, graduating with distinction. She received her B.B.A. in Accounting from the University of Notre Dame.
CONTACT: akurson@rkchicago.com | 312.332.0055
- Finance
- Healthcare
- Non-Profit Organizations
- Public Finance
- Tax
CONTACT: lmack@rkchicago.com | 312.332.0055
- Fellow, American College of Bond Counsel
- Best American Lawyers, Native American Law (2013-2016)
CONTACT: lmack@rkchicago.com | 312.332.0055
- National Association of Bond Lawyers
– Board of Directors (Fall 2006 – Fall 2009)
– Chair, Tax & Securities Law Institute (2006)
– Vice Chair, Tax & Securities Law Institute (2005) - American Bar Association
- American Health Lawyers Association
- Illinois Health Lawyers Association
- Illinois State Bar Association
CONTACT: lmack@rkchicago.com | 312.332.0055
- Illinois
CONTACT: lmack@rkchicago.com | 312.332.0055
- Presenter, Private Business Use Implications of Accountable Care Organizations
- Panelist, Key ACO Facts from the People Who Shaped the Medicare Shared Savings Program
- Presenter, Advising Nonprofit Providers: What All Health Care Lawyers Need to Know about Tax, Part II: Capital Financing for Health Care Organizations
- Panelist, What’s in Your Compliance Policy? Practical Planning for Tax-Exempt Bond Compliance
CONTACT: lmack@rkchicago.com | 312.332.0055
PATRICK HANLON | PARTNER
Patrick Hanlon’s practice includes representing clients in property tax exemption litigation, government regulation, real property assessment, state and local taxation, government procurement, and government appropriations. He represents health providers, religious organizations, and other nonprofit organizations on local regulatory issues.
Before entering private practice, he served the Cook County Assessor for 20 years. He counseled the Cook County Assessor on real property assessments, legislative, budgetary and political matters.
CONTACT: PHanlon@RKChicago.com | 312.262.5511
- Illinois State Bar Association
CONTACT: PHanlon@RKChicago.com | 312.262.5511
- Illinois
CONTACT: PHanlon@RKChicago.com | 312.262.5511
On behalf of a hospital, obtained a circuit court order restraining a county board of review from placing an assessed valuation on tax exempt property. The property remains property tax exempt.
Represented Illinois taxpayers against Governor Quinn and other officials in a Cook County lawsuit challenging as unconstitutional much of the legislation comprising Illinois’ FY09 capital budget, including bills that raised liquor taxes, legalized video poker and privatized the lottery, and in the resulting appeals to the Illinois Appellate and Supreme Courts.
Represented a concessionaire at a Chicago airport in obtaining a circuit court order that the agreement with the City of Chicago was a license and not a leasehold and thus not subject to real property taxation.
Represented a school district in declaring an Illinois statute as unconstitutional. The Illinois Supreme Court declared the statute unconstitutional.
Represented continuing care retirement communities, nursing homes, and other large commercial and industrial property owners before county assessment officials, local circuit courts, and Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board in regards to assessed valuation.
CONTACT: PHanlon@RKChicago.com | 312.262.5511
HERBERT FRANKS | ATTORNEY
Herb began his law career in 1961, and he maintains an active practice today. He still focuses on workers’ compensation matters. During his distinguished career, he served as president of the Illinois State Bar Association and president of Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois, where he helped legal aid foundations secure the means necessary to help people who need representation.
Law is in his blood, and it is a tradition that has continued in his family. All three of his sons, David, Jack, and Eli, have law degrees.
Herb graduated from Roosevelt University and received his J.D. from American University Washington College of Law.
CONTACT: HFranks@fgmlaw.com | 815-923-2107
- Workers’ Compensation
- Personal Injury
- Litigation
- Banking Services
CONTACT: HFranks@fgmlaw.com | 815-923-2107
- Illinois State Bar Association, Frequent Lecturer State Bar Workers’
- Compensation Council, Past Chairman
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Past Treasurer
- Illinois State Bar Association, Past President
- Illinois Courts Commission, Past Commissioner
CONTACT: HFranks@fgmlaw.com | 815-923-2107
- Illinois, 1961
- U.S. Federal Court, 1961
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1967
CONTACT: HFranks@fgmlaw.com | 815-923-2107
MIKE FOURCHER | SENIOR CONSULTANT
AMY KURSON | PARTNER
Amy Kurson helps businesses interact with municipal governments. She has extensive experience in real estate development, municipal law, and environmental compliance. For more than 20 years, Amy has assisted clients in developing practical solutions for complex problems. She is particularly adept at balancing her clients’ business, legal, and long-term relationship interests. She is a current member of the Illinois Human Rights Commission and an immediate past member of the Illinois Liquor Control Commission.
Amy has assisted a wide range of development clients including public-private partnerships, hospitals, charter schools, pawn shops, fast-food chains, industrial facilities, mixed use and transit-oriented residential developments. She negotiates real estate development agreements and association documents, as well as municipal development, sales tax, and economic incentive agreements.
Amy received her Juris Doctor from the Chicago Kent College of Law. She is managing partner of Reyes Kurson, Ltd.
CONTACT: akurson@rkchicago.com | 312.332.0055
- Municipal Law
- Government and Regulatory
- Land Use
- Real Estate
CONTACT: akurson@rkchicago.com | 312.332.0055
- Illinois Human Rights Commission, Commissioner
- Illinois Liquor Control Commission, Former Commissioner
- Northbrook Bank and Trust, Director
- Village of Northbrook Downtown Development Special Commission, Commissioner
- Village of Northbrook Industrial and Commercial Development Commission, Former Commissioner
- Village of Northbrook Police and Fire Commission, Commissioner
- Women in Planning and Development, Member
- Illinois State Bar Association
CONTACT: akurson@rkchicago.com | 312.332.0055
- Illinois
CONTACT: akurson@rkchicago.com | 312.332.0055
JOHN DALEY / SENIOR GOVERNMENT DIRECTOR
John Richard Daley serves as Senior Government Director at Reyes Kurson and The Roosevelt Group. He assists clients with lobbying matters before the federal government, State of Illinois, and the City of Chicago. John will not work on Cook County clients, where his father, John P. Daley, has served as County Commissioner and Chairman of the County Board Committee on Finance for more than 21 years.
Building on his background in government and business, Daley focuses his government relations work in public-private partnerships, procurement, and issue-based advocacy. He assists Reyes Kurson in serving clients in highly-regulated industries such as financial services, utilities, gaming, and liquor.
Daley previously worked in Washington, D.C., as an assistant to the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management. He advised the Subcommittee on risk management issues related to Human Resources, asset management, threat assessments, cyber security, emergency preparedness, critical infrastructure protection and first responder needs. He also served as a member of Senator Richard J. Durbin’s staff in Chicago.
A lifelong entrepreneur, before joining the firm’s, Daley built an insurance brokerage agency and built a tea business in the South Loop’s Wabash corridor. Most recently, he helped establish a federally licensed non-profit low-power FM radio station, WLPN-LP 105.5fm.
CONTACT: JDaley@RKChicago.com | 312.332.0055
- Lobbying
- Government
- Regulatory
CONTACT: JDaley@RKChicago.com | 312.332.0055