Dion Grimes Smith

Background

Smith, Dion Grimes was born on May 11, 1961 in Evanston, Illinois, United States. Son of Donald MacIvor and Patricia Smith.

Education

Bachelor, Grinnell College, 1983; Juris Doctor, Loyola University, Chicago, 1988.

Career

Service representative annuity department, Washington National Insurance Company, Evanston, 1983-1984; law clerk litigation department, Baker & McKenzie, Chicago, 1984-1988; law clerk to Honorary Michel A. Coccia, Illinois Appellate Court 1st District, Chicago, 1988-1991; assistant Corporate Counsel tax division law department, City of Chicago, 1991-1993; director legal affairs, City of Chicago Office Budget and Management, 1993-1995; senior assistant to president, Chicago School Reform Board Trustees, 1995-1997; chief of staff, operations department, Chicago School Reform Board Trustees, since 1997.

Achievements

• Dion Grimes Smith has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association (local government law section county), Chicago Bar Association (co-chairman appellate law committee young lawyers section 1990-1991, director 1991-1993).

Connections

Married Katherine Kalesperis, June 7, 1992.

Father:

Donald MacIvor Smith

Mother:

Patricia Smith

Spouse:

Katherine Kalesperis