Background
Williams, Debra Joan was born on February 4, 1963 in New York City. Daughter of Gordon Leslie and Irene Diana (Raff) Williams.
Williams, Debra Joan was born on February 4, 1963 in New York City. Daughter of Gordon Leslie and Irene Diana (Raff) Williams.
University of Michigan (Bachelor of General Studies, with distinction, 1984). Loyola University of Chicago (Juris Doctor, 1989). Member, Golden Key National Honor Society.
Best Oralist and 2nd Place, Illinois Moot Court Competition, ISBA, 1989.
Member, Loyola Consumer Law Reporter, 1988.
Law clerk, Cook County State's Attorney, Chicago, 1986; law clerk, Cook County Public Defender' General’ s Office, Chicago, 1987; law clerk legal department, Quaker Oats, Chicago associate, Arnstein & Lehr, Chicago, since 1988. Law clerk Loyola Community Law Center, Chicago, 1988.
Volunteer mediator Neighborhood Justice Program, Chicago, 1990. Teaching assistant Street Law Program, Chicago, 1988. Member Chicago Bar Association.
Married Alan Greg Shepard, October 21, 1989.