Background
Rovell, Michael Jay was born on March 30, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Bernard and Charlotte (Schaefer) Rovell.
Rovell, Michael Jay was born on March 30, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Bernard and Charlotte (Schaefer) Rovell.
University of Illinois (Bachelor of Arts, with honors, 1969. Juris Doctor, with honors, 1972). Order of the Coif. Albert J. Harao Scholar.
Coordinator, The American Bar Association Standards for the Administracan Law.
Associate, Jenner & Block, Chicago, 1972-1978;
partner, Jenner & Block, Chicago, 1979-1990;
principal, Law Offices of Michael J. Rovell, Chicago, since 1990. Director Cook County Special Bail Project, 1972-1974. Chief Executive officer, board of directors Sunbelt Communications, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 1976-1978.
Of counsel Sperling Slater & Spitz, Chicago, Wampler, Buchanan & Breen, Miami, Carlo & Troncoso, San Juan, P.R. Board editors University of Illinois Law Forum, 1971-1972.
Board of directors Steppenwolf Theatre, Chicago, 1979-1981. Member American Bar Association (coordinator litigation seminar on electronic surveillance), Ill.Bar Association, Hillcrest Country Club (Long Grove, Illinois), Bath and Tennis Club (Lake Bluff, Illinois).
Married Laurie Strauss, September 2, 1979. Children: Brandon, Kendall, Ryan.