Jill Elaine Adams

Background

Adams, Jill Elaine was born on July 9, 1952 in Durham, North Carolina, United States. Daughter of Elie Maynard and Phyllis Margaret Adams.

Education

Bachelor with highest honors, U. North Carolina, 1974; Master of Arts in Teaching, U. Massachusetts, 1978; Juris Doctor summa cum laude, U. New Mexico, 1982.

Career

Teacher, Albuquerque Indian School, 1976-1977; teacher, Choctaw Center High School, Philadelphia, Mississippi, 1977-1979; law clerk, United States District Court New Mexico, Albuquerque, 1982-1984; associate, Rodey, Dickason, Sloan, Akin & Robb, Albuquerque, 1984-1986; associate, Feirich, Schoen, Mager & Green, Carbondale, Illinois, 1986-1988; assistant professor, Southern Illinois U., Carbondale, 1988-1994; associate professor, Southern Illinois U., Carbondale, since 1994. Member Southern Illinois district State of Illinois section Judicial Nominations Commission, United States.Senate, 1993-1995.

Achievements

• Jill Elaine Adams has been listed as a noteworthy Legal educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors, vice president Women's Center, Carbondale. Member American Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, Jackson County Bar Association, Inn of Court (Southern Illinois branch), Order of Coif.

Interests

• Avocations: birdwatching, hiking.

Connections

Married Thomas MiltonAlexander, July 2, 1983. Children: Adam Hartley, Nathan Blake.

Father:

Elie Maynard Adams

Mother:

Phyllis Margaret Adams

Spouse:

Thomas MiltonAlexander

child:

Nathan Blake Adams

child:

Adam Hartley Adams