Background
Nelson, RICHARD was born on August 6, 1956 in JoUet, Illinois.
Nelson, RICHARD was born on August 6, 1956 in JoUet, Illinois.
Creighton University (Bachelor of Arts, 1978. Juris Doctor, 1984). Member, Editorial Staff, Creighton Law Review, 1982-1984. Recipient, First Place Detroit College of Law Review Second Annual Labor Law Writing Competition, 1984.
Working as a partner of ROOKS, PITTS AND POUST. Admitted to the bar, 1984, Illinois and United States. District Court, Northern District of Illinois. 1985, United States. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit.
1987, United States.
District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar. 1990, United States. District Court, Central District of Illinois.
Chicago, Illinois State and American (Member, Labor and Employment Law Section) Bar Associations.