Local Resident Lauren Glennon Runs for Judge

Lauren Brougham Glennon was born and raised in the Beverly neighborhood; her dad was a Chicago Police Officer and her mom a corporate executive. She attended Christ the King grammar school and St. Ignatius College Prep. Lauren went to Winona State University on an academic scholarship, where she graduated Cum Laude. Lauren moved back to Chicago and attended DePaul University College of Law. She began her legal career as a prosecuting attorney for the City of Chicago's Law Department. As an Assistant Corporation Counsel, Lauren handled between 30-50 cases on a daily basis, participated in numerous bench trials, and juggled a large motion practice. After practicing law for 5 years with the City, Lauren transitioned into private practice. Throughout her time in private practice, Lauren has enjoyed the opportunity to expand her legal acumen; including but not limited to becoming a well-respected hearing officer and sharp prosecutor for multiple municipalities, as well as taking depositions, honing her skills in civil litigation, and completing complex real estate transactions.

Beyond the 16 years of law practice and her vast amount of legal experiences that qualify her to become a judge, Lauren Glennon has been found "QUALIFIED" AND “RECOMMENDED” by a number of Bar Associations (in no specific order):

The Cook County Bar Association

The Chicago Council of Lawyers

The Lesbian and Gay Bar Association

The Hellenic Bar Association

The Puerto Rican Bar Association

The Arab American Bar Association

Lauren has been Endorsed by:

FOP Lodge 7

IAFF Local 2

Polish American Police Association (PAPA)

Roofers and Waterproofers Local 11

Cook County Sheriff’s Police Lodge 4

Lauren Glennon is an active member of the Beverly community, where she resides with her husband Johnny, son Tighe, and dog Buck. Lauren currently coaches youth basketball and volunteers on a regular basis in the neighborhood and with the Chicago Fire Department's Ignite the Spirit Charity Foundation and contributes to the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation and the Chicago Police Pipes and Drums, among other charities she supports. Lauren Brougham Glennon is excited and grateful for the opportunity to be running for Judge in the 3rd Subcircuit of Cook County, she is number 232 on the ballot. Early voting is happening now through March 16th and Election Day is March 17th, 2020.

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