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City of Chicago Department of Law
Law Practice
Chicago, Illinois 1,311 followers
We serve the City of Chicago and its residents by providing the highest quality legal advice and guidance.
About us
The Department of Law is responsible for providing legal counsel and representation for the City of Chicago, and the departments, officers, and employees of the City. The Law Department serves the Mayor, the City Departments, Boards and Commissioners and the City Council as they establish and administer policies and programs to benefit the Chicago residents. The Law Department’s clients are the City’s more than forty Departments, as well as its agencies and officials. The Department employs approximately 280 lawyers that handle litigation, transactional, and legislative projects, and enforce the Municipal Code. Few law offices can match the breadth of our practice. We litigate cases in every federal, state, and administrative courtroom in the City. Our transactional lawyers routinely work in conjunction with colleagues in the Department’s legislative section on complex deals involving large-scale public projects. Our service takes many forms, from helping communities through effective ordinance preparation and enforcement, to providing City departments with legal advice. The Law Department is committed to the goals of the City, and its programs and services through work involving communities, the environment and economic development. Law Department attorneys have unparalleled opportunities to take responsibility for important cases, to learn a variety of legal areas, and to play a role in visible issues that have an impact on public policy. Visit our Careers page to learn more: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dol/provdrs/careers.html
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- Law Practice
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- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, Illinois
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1833
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2 N. LaSalle
Chicago, Illinois 60602, US
Employees at City of Chicago Department of Law
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Hiring Paid Law Clerks at the Department of Law! The City of Chicago's Department of Law is seeking individuals who are interested in working as a part-time Law Clerk. This is the ideal position for an attorney licensed to practice law in Illinois or a law student who is looking for experience preparing cases for litigation, prosecuting violations, and administrative review of the Chicago Municipal Code in Circuit Court or at the Department of Administrative Hearings; collecting debts owed to the City of Chicago, prosecuting violations of the Illinois Vehicle Code in Circuit Court. Follow the link to learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/ghhzt6zs Paid Law Clerk $16.60/hour Post-Close April 28, 2026 11:59P
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The Department of Law proudly acknowledges and celebrates the National Association of Women Lawyers selection of Corporation Counsel, Mary Richardson-Lowry to the NAWL Impact List! https://lnkd.in/g8maQzKM
Congratulations to 2026 #NAWLImpactList member, Mary Richardson-Lowry! Mary is the Corporation Counsel for the City of Chicago. We asked Mary to reflect on her proudest moments. Here’s what she had to say: “As the first Black woman to serve as the City of Chicago’s Corporation Counsel, I lead the Department of Law, overseeing legal affairs across 20 practice areas and a workforce of 50% women attorneys, with 70% holding senior roles. Acting as the City’s top lawyer, I direct the team responsible for managing CPD’s federal consent decree, defending civil rights litigation, and safeguarding Chicago against federal overreach. My work includes negotiating a $90 million global settlement resolving hundreds of police misconduct cases and leading key infrastructure agreements, such as O'Hare’s Terminal Area Plan. In every role, I strive to empower women.” 🏆 The NAWL Impact List recognizes mid-level and senior-level lawyers who have attained a high level of professional accomplishment and have demonstrated a personal commitment to and positive impact on NAWL’s mission of advancing women in the profession or advocating for women under the law. ➡️ Meet the distinguished group: https://lnkd.in/epB6HZhN #NAWLImpact #NAWLAward
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Corporation Counsel Mary Richardson-Lowry has been selected to the NAWL Impact List, a recognition of her exemplary leadership, distinguished career, and steadfast commitment to advancing women in the legal profession and promoting equity under the law. The Department of Law proudly acknowledges this well-deserved honor and celebrates her continued contributions to the profession and to public service https:/https://lnkd.in/gVCbhpWT
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Today, Corporation Counsel welcomed 21 law firms at this year’s Outside Counsel Open House & Interviews. The virtual event offered a valuable opportunity for firms to learn about potential collaborations with the Department of Law as outside counsel. We thank all who attended and look forward to building stronger partnerships moving forward.
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Law firms of all sizes are invited to attend the Department of Law’s (DOL) annual Outside Counsel Open House & Interviews. This year’s informational event will take place virtually and allows law firms a chance to learn how outside counsel is utilized by the City. The session will highlight open opportunities within DOL’s various litigation and transactional divisions, including real estate law, torts, revenue litigation, federal civil rights, and collections, and more. RSVP is required and must be completed by February 27, 2026. Qualifying law firms must attend the virtual Open House to be considered for any post-session follow-up interviews. Registration and more information here: https://lnkd.in/gTMTNsk2
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The City of Chicago Department of Law (DOL) is hosting its annual Outside Counsel Open House & Interviews on March 12, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. This year’s virtual information session will be introduced by Corporation Counsel Mary Richardson-Lowry and led by managing DOL attorneys to highlight opportunities for outside counsel to work with a variety of the Department’s practice areas, such as real estate law, revenue litigation, torts, federal civil rights, collections, and more. Law firms of all sizes are encouraged to attend and must submit an RSVP by February 27, 2026. Attendance at the virtual Open House is required to be eligible for any post-session follow-up interviews. Click the following link to RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gTMTNsk2
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Hiring! Special Federal Litigation Division a the Department of Law. Please follow the link for job descriptions and application information: https://lnkd.in/gPDy-nWz
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