Bar Association Rating
*Black Women Lawyers Association of Greater Chicago - Recommended
*Chicago Council of Lawyers - Qualified
* Cook County Bar Association - Recommended
(Oldest Black Lawyers & Judges Association in the USA)
*Decalogue Society of Lawyers - Recommended
*Illinois State Bar Association - Qualified
*Chicago’s LGBTQ Bar Association - Recommended
*Hellenic Bar Association - Recommended
Join us in supporting Paul O'Grady, a seasoned legal professional and public servant, as he vies for Cook County 15th Subcircuit Judge. With a successful tenure at Peterson, Johnson and Murray, Paul's legal expertise spans regulatory matters, class action claims, and insurance negotiations. A former police officer and Chief of Staff to Cook County Sheriff, Paul's commitment to public service extends to his role as Supervisor of Orland Township. Explore Paul's distinguished career, educational background, and community engagement here. Together, let's champion a fair and just judiciary for Cook County. Thank you for being a part of our journey.
Flossmoor is where Paul O’Grady was born and raised, where he became a patrol officer, protecting our neighbors. He went to law school at night to serve us as a prosecutor. Paul knows first-hand that public safety starts with education and good jobs. Currently serving as Orland Township Supervisor, he runs a food pantry and raised hundreds of thousands for local scholarships.
Neighbor and Community Leader Paul O’Grady for subcurcuit court Judge.
Paul O’Grady currently works at Peterson, Johnson and Murray working as a Managing partner operating in a wide range of areas ranging from regulatory matters to defending class action claims.
Paul has successfully negotiated settlement agreements between Insurance Companies and the Regulatory Agencies overseeing said companies. Paul has litigated issues before agencies when settlement could not be reached.
When Paul is not successfully settling claims he is managing the associates at PJM and answering all litigation questions they may have, acting as both a mentor and a managing partner.
Paul is currently a Special State’s Attorney in Cook, LaSalle, Lake, and Will Counties and a Special Attorney General for the Illinois Attorney General’s Office. Paul has served as a Special Corporation Counsel for the City of Chicago.
Outside his legal capacity, he has worked as the Supervisor of Orland Township since 2009. With the help of a talented staff, devoted volunteers and dedicated Township Board, he has championed investment in children and youth while promoting Township initiatives that support families, provide plentiful recreational options for area residents, and encourage economic growth and workforce development.
Paul, who previously worked as a police officer, has long been committed to public service. He served as chief of staff to Cook County Sheriff Michael Sheahan and as chair of the Orland Fire Protection District. He practices law with a Chicago-based firm and, among his other roles, serves as a Special State’s Attorney in Cook, Will, LaSalle and Lake counties. The Illinois State Crime Commission/Police Athletic League in 2018 honored O’Grady as “Township Supervisor of the Year.”
WORK
Peterson Johnson and Murray (Insurance Regulatory Matters, insurance Coverage, Gaming Law, and Federal Civil Rights)
Special State’s Attorney in Cook, LaSalle, Lake, and Will Counties
Special Attorney General for the Illinois Attorney General’s Office
Special Corporation Counsel for the City of Chicago.
Police Officer
Chief of Staff for Cook County Sheriff
Supervisor of Orland Township
ASSOCIATIONS
FBI National Academy Association
International Chiefs of Police
Appointed Board of Directors Illinois Mine Subsistence Insurance Fund
Appointed Board of Directors Specialty Surplus Insurance Corporation
Former Chairman, Thomas J. Dart Cook County Sheriff Blue Ribbon Committee on Internal Affairs
Former Commissioner Orland Fire Protection District, Chairman
Education:
FBI National Academy, Quantico, Virginia, Certification of Executive Management, 2004
Harvard School of Law, Program on Negotiations Certification, 2003
Loyola University Chicago School of Law, JD, 2000
Loyola University Chicago, BS, magna cum laude, 1996
Admissions:
United States District Court – Southern District of Texas (Houston Division)
United States District Court – District of New Mexico (Albuquerque)
State of Illinois
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
Supreme Court of the United States
Accomplishments/Noteworthy:
Former Commissioner Orland Fire Protection District, Chairman
Former Chairman, Thomas J. Dart Cook County Sheriff Blue Ribbon Committee on Internal Affairs
Mr. O'Grady's practice has been highlighted in the February 2011 issue of Chicago Lawyer Magazine
Harvard University School of Law-Labor Negotiations Certificate - 2005
University of Virginia-Master of Public Administration
St. Joseph's University-Instructor Fourth Amendment Rights – Fall 2000
Certified Instructor in Use of Force and Arrest Procedures, Correctional Jail Standards and Detainee Rights and Privileges
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