Attorneys in the Administrative (ADM) Division focus on special projects implicating the legal interests of the City. The ADM evaluates and responds to litigation stemming from reversed convictions, and it develops strategies to minimize the City’s exposure in such cases on a proactive basis.  In addition, the ADM is deeply involved in negotiations, and eventual implementation of the Chicago Police Department Consent Decree, stemming from the Department of Justice’s investigation and subsequent lawsuit filed by the Illinois Attorney General. This work includes issues relating to police accountability systems, training, and policy development. ADM attorneys sit largely on the executive staff of the Department of Law, and their work involves working closely with other City departments and agencies, including the Department of Finance, the Police Department, and the Mayor’s Office.

Public Safety Reform

The Public Safety Reform Section oversees the implementation of and compliance with the consent decree in State of Illinois v. City of Chicago and other public safety reform initiatives.  Attorneys in the Public Safety Reform Section will work closely with other Divisions in the Department on general public safety matters, including relevant ordinances, federal civil rights cases, and City-wide policy priorities. Many of the Division’s matters will involve working with other City Departments and client representatives from those Departments.