Background
Turnheim, Joy Karen was born on April 21, 1965 in Jersey City, New Jersey, United States. Daughter of Palmer and Gloria Grace Turnheim.
Turnheim, Joy Karen was born on April 21, 1965 in Jersey City, New Jersey, United States. Daughter of Palmer and Gloria Grace Turnheim.
Dartmouth College (Bachelor of Arts, 1985). Northwestern University (Juris Doctor, 1988). Team Member, Regional Semifinalist Team, National Mock Trial Competition, 1988.
Barrister, American Inns of Court, Wigmore Chapter, 1988.
Law clerk to Honorary Sophia H. Hall, Illinois Circuit Court, Chicago, 1988-1989; associate, Nathanson & Wray, Chicago, 1989-1990; associate, Horvath & Wigoda, Chicago, 1990; associate, Law Offices Joy K. Turnheim, since 1991; executive director, Chenny Troupe, Chicago, 1993. Adjunct Professor Columbia College, 1992-1994. Chapter attorney Association Women in MetalsIndustry, 1989-1991.
Treasurer Presbyterian Women in 4th Church, Chicago, 1989-1994. Chairman Silver Apple Ball, Chicago, 1990. Moderator Kairos Fellowship, Chicago, 1990-1992.
Deacon 4th Presbyterian Church, 1992-1995. Member Junior League Chicago, since 1992. Chair Project CON]European Organization of Nuclear Research, since 1995.
Founding member, women's board Community Support Superior vena cava syndrome, 1992-1995. Member Friends of Red Cross, 1990-1994. Member American Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, Chicago Society Clubs, American Inns of Court (Wigmore chapter).