Background
Arends, Thomas F. was born on September 21, 1958 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Francis M. and Margaret M. (Harrity) Arends.
Arends, Thomas F. was born on September 21, 1958 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Francis M. and Margaret M. (Harrity) Arends.
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accountancy with honors, U. Notre Dame, 1980; Juris Doctor, DePaul College, 1983.
Tax consultant, Arthur Andersen and Company, Chicago, 1983-1986; attorney international tax, Federal Maritime Commission Corporation, Chicago, 1986-1988; attorney research/planning, Undergraduate Student Government Corporation, Chicago, 1988-1991; tax audit coordinator, WMX Technologies, Oak Brook, Illinois, 1991-1993; editor, analyst, Commerce Clearing House Inc., Riverwoods, Illinois, 1994; private practice law, Chicago, since 1995.
Member committees Old St. Patrick's Church, Chicago, since 1986. Member American Bar Association (section taxation).