RENA A. BALLARD

ATTORNEY

Rena Ballard began her legal career at the Office of the Cook County State’s Attorney, where she prosecuted more than 200 bench trials and multiple jury trials involving involuntary commitment and medication of psychiatric patients. Rena’s current litigation practice includes handling contested guardianships, contested estate administration matters, involuntary nursing home discharge cases and personal injury. Rena also has previous experience as a Master’s level social services coordinator, a role which facilitates her assistance to seniors needing legal services.

SERVICES

Estate Planning Employment Law Litigation

BAR ADMISSIONS

Supreme Court of Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois

EDUCATION

DePaul University College of Law, Chicago, Illinois
J.D. | 1996 Florida State University
M.S. | 1987 Delta State University
B.M. | 1983
Graduated with four-year honors; Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS

Illinois State Bar Association, Member, Elder Law Section

PRO BONO ACTIVITIES

Chicago Volunteer Legal Services | Volunteer Attorney Barrington Area Council on Aging | Volunteer

PRESENTATIONS

Five Important Legal Documents for Estate Planning Financial Exploitation of Seniors-Remedies Becoming the Decision-Maker for a Senior Reporting Elder Abuse Assessing Legal Capacity

CONTACT RENA A. BALLARD

847-713-1346

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