1. Eron M. McCormick J.D.
2918 Brookside Avenue
Waukegan, Illinois 60085
(847) 284-0539 Cellular
(847) 672-8419 Home
eronmccormick@comcast.net
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EDUCATION
Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School Lansing, Michigan
Juris Doctor, Cum Laude January 2014
GPA: 3.08/4.00 Class Rank 115/329
Associate Editor - The Thomas M. Cooley Journal of Practical and Clinical Law
Dean’s List 7 semesters
Merit Tuition Scholarship Recipient
Certificate of Merit (Highest Grade in Class) in Law Office Management
Certificate of Completion How To Write A Business Plan from The U.S. Small Business
Administration
Supreme Court Of Michigan Domestic Mediation Education Certificate
Public Defender Clinic
1st Year Criminal Procedure Intra School Moot Court Competition
Northeastern Illinois University Chicago, Illinois
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science May 2009 Major G.P.A.: 3.40/4.00, Cumulative G.P.A.: 3.29/4.00
President of the Student Government Association
President of Pre-Law Society
Vice President of politics club
Project Manager for Big Brothers and Big Sisters Fundraiser
Northeastern Illinois University Certificate of Appreciation for Service to the Student Government
Association
Northeastern Illinois University Certificate of Appreciation for helping pass student green energy
program
Model Illinois Government Moot Court
Model Illinois Government Outstanding Large Delegation Award
BAR ADMISSION
Illinois – Admitted November 6, 2014
United States District for the Northern District of Illinois (General Bar) Admitted December 2, 2014
EXPERIENCE
Kane County Public Defender’s Office, St. Charles, Illinois August 2013 to December 2013
Student Attorney Intern
Practiced law pursuant to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 711
Conducted research, analyzed case and statutory law, and drafted memorandum for misdemeanor and
felony matters
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Drafted pretrial motions
Conducted bond reduction motions
Interviewed, advised, and counseled clients
Represented clients in court
Negotiated plea offers
Conducted one full trial as first chair defense counsel; conducted voir dire, gave vigorous opening
statement, direct examination, cross examination, and closing statement
Served as second chair in jury and bench trials; participated in jury selection, opening statements, and
cross examination of witnesses
Washtenaw County Public Defender’s Office, Ann Arbor, Michigan May 2013 to August 2013
Student Attorney Intern
Practiced law pursuant to Michigan Supreme Court Rule 8.120
Represented clients in court
Drafted client documents
Interviewed, counseled, and advised clients
Negotiated plea offers
Jewish Vocational Service, Northbrook, Illinois February 2010 to June 2010
Training Specialist in Supported Employment
Advised disabled adults on obtaining employment
Developed individual employment goals for each client
Develop and maintained relationships with area employers, and the Illinois Department Of
Rehabilitation Services
Lake County Illinois State’s Attorney Office, Waukegan, Illinois June 2005 to July 2005
College Intern
Answered phones and managed files
Typed disposition and status letters to local police departments
PROFESSIONAL and ACADEMIC MEMBERSHIPS
American Bar Association 2010 to Present
Chicago Bar Association 2014 to Present
Illinois State Bar Association 2014 to Present
Lake County Bar Association 2014 to Present
Pi Sigma Alpha-National Political Science Honors Society Life Member