Background
O'Connell, Laura A. was born on May 21, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
O'Connell, Laura A. was born on May 21, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Loyola University (Bachelor of Science, 1968). Chicago-Kent College of Law (Juris Doctor, with highest honors, 1983). University of Houston (Master of Laws, Environmental and Energy Law, 1994).
Worked at Katten Muchin & Zavis (Chicago, Illinois) specializing in Product Liability, Environmental, Business Litigation. Admitted to the bar, 1983, Illinois. 1986, Texas; United States.
District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar. Notes and Comments Editor, Chicago-Kent Law Review, 1982-1983. Law Clerk to the Honorable John A. Nordberg, United States.
District Court, Northern District of Illinois, 1983-1985.
Member: American Bar Association.